A Photographic Tour of the Best of Provence (One of the Regions of France)
Top 6 Reasons to Visit Provence blisstravelsnews Last year I printed the top 4 reasons to visit Provence in the spring. But, really, there are so many more things to explore than just 4, and so many...
View ArticleTour France: Traditional Provencal Foods, The Aioli
Tour France: Traditional Provencal Foods, The Aioli One of the best warm weather traditional Provencal dishes is the Aioli. Named after the garlic mayonnaise like sauce used as the centerpiece of the...
View ArticleBliss Travels….To Bordeaux and Barcelona. Tour France with us!
Bliss Travels is expanding! Watch for the best, most authentic, most exclusive experiences available anywhere (really). We spent March in talks with the most exclusive, most stunning, most tasty places...
View ArticleFrench Wine Tasting: Tour de France of Wines in NYC
French Wine Tasting in NYC This past Saturday we co-hosted a blind wine tasting of fine wines from several fabulous regions of France. This fun event was held at the NYC home of “frequent travelers”...
View ArticleTour France: A Culinary Adventure with Charitable Twist
Our love of food and love of helping others finally meet– and you can help! The culinary adventures our clients experience with Bliss Travels have become our specialty. How many people can say that...
View ArticleF. Scott Fitzgerald in France; The Great Gatsby’s Birthplace
Fitzgerald in the Riviera Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald early on in their tumultuous marriage. The Great Gatsby is everywhere at the moment. But surprisingly, F. Scott Fitzgerald was barely on the map at...
View ArticleVincent van Gogh’s Provence
One of several self-portraits van Gogh painted in Provence. The Bliss Travels trip to Provence is coming up soon, and it is one of our favorites. The untamed, easy beauty of the region is like no other...
View ArticleTour France: Bordeaux & Barcelona. Spotlight The Sagrada Familia
An architectural masterpiece still under construction. It’s astounding. That’s why we visited it and why 60 Minutes profiled it. Look below to get a link to that segment. The Sagrada Familia is a...
View ArticleTour France; A Michelin-Starred Evening
Bliss Clients Create their Own Gourmet Meal The chef shows us the ropes One thing Bliss Travels prides itself on is giving our clients unique insider experiences on our journeys through France, Spain,...
View ArticleTour France: Burgundy, France and Wine: An Inseparable History
The Burgundy region is ancient, stunning, and rich with history. Burgundy, the “Bourgogne” region of France, has been known for centuries for its incredible wines. But when the Burgundians, the nomadic...
View ArticleTour France; Bulls and Bastille Day in St Remy de Provence
Bastille Day, July 14th, la Fete Nationale…whatever you may call it, anyone in France will agree that it is the most entertaining holiday of the year. And this summer, Bliss Travels and our clients...
View ArticleTour France; Exploring the Arles Outdoor Markets
Provence is known for its laissez-faire attitude, excellent food, and vivid, beautiful landscape. And all of this is captured perfectly in the enormous outdoor market of Arles, France! The Arles...
View ArticleTour France: The Must-Eat French Foods
Anyone who has toured France will tell you that it has some of the best food in the world, without question. But with so many dishes to try, it’s sometimes difficult to know where to start! We’ve...
View ArticleTour France; Useful Phrases for Traveling in France
Traveling to France soon? Learn some essential phrases to help with everyday interactions! Most French people speak English. But just like travelers coming to America assuming we will speak their...
View ArticleTour France; Explore France’s Wineries
Tour France and Explore France’s Wineries There’s no better way to learn about wine than by seeing the process used to make it, and France offers an array of ways to enhance your wine knowledge and try...
View ArticleTour France; New Van Gogh Painting Discovered!
After being stored in a Norwegian attic for over 100 years, “Sunset at Montmajour” has been officially declared a long-lost van Gogh original. The first van Gogh to be confirmed since 1928, it took two...
View ArticleTour France: Provence is “heaven on earth”
In the New York Times article “Steal My Vacation: Norma Kamali’s Provence” , renowned fashion designer and dedicated olive oil conoisseur Kamali extols the wonders of Provence. She mentioned that “If...
View ArticleTour France: A Surprise Engagement
Tour France: A Surprise Engagement on the way to Burgundy A guest on one of Bliss Travels‘ tours through France got the best surprise during her time with us in Paris! A toast to the happiest couple!...
View ArticleTour France: The Controversies of the “French Fry”
Ever wondered where french fries really come from? As Andrew Petcher discovered, most of Europe is still bickering over the same thing! Celebrated world traveler Andrew Petcher shared his discovery...
View ArticleA Culinary Tour de France: Bliss Travels Food Experiences!
Food is about pleasure, and nobody does food better than the French. Here is just a tiny sampling of actual dishes we swooned over on our various trips through France.Whether it’s a Michelin starred...
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