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France, but you must leave Paris.

Lyon, Strasbourg, Annecy, the Alps, Provence and the Luberon, Aix, the Loire Valley, Montpelier, the Pyrenees, Brittany, Bordeaux, Normandy (beyond the WWII beaches)... For a small country, the diversity of regions, foods, and landscapes is incredible. Beach, mountains, marsh land, both Med Sea and Atlantic coast lines...

I just kept coming back to visit different parts, so I ended up moving here and I still feel like I have barely scratched the surface. The Paris tourist trail is basically French Disney World if you stick to the obvious itineraries. But once you really dig into the entire country, there is so much more to experience.

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Anonymous wrote:Guadeloupe was my fave island. But its harder to get to now that Norwegian discontinued flights
Turkey - fave country ever, but I spent 3 weeks and saw a good bit of it. I loved the towns on the coast, Cappadocia, Ephesus
Costa Rica - I love nature and animals so this is really my jam.

Op here
- will definitely look into Guadeloupe!

Jetblue from NY flies there, and there are also flights from Miami on air france I think. We stayed at this simple aparthotel a one minute walk from this amazing beach (Le Petit Havre). Its this tiny protected cove with lots of trees for shade, and a food truck or two outside. Then in the evening we would drive to other beaches/dinner. Glorious.

https://la-residence-bleu-marine.weebly.com/

Isn't this the location for the TV series "Death in Paradise"?

We also visited Guadeloupe when Norwegian used to fly there from BWI. I still follow Deshaies gardens on facebook.

People also like Martinique.

I liked Deshais too, but when we were trying to plan another trip to Guadeloupe, DH and I both agreed we would want to just camp out on our little secluded beach Le Petit Havre. We also went to Martinique and it was lovely. But not the place we couldn't wait to go back to. Man I wish Norwegian would add those BWI flights again!

Anonymous wrote:Island - Iceland

Country - Portugal

City -Luxembourg City

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Anonymous wrote:Country:

France, but you must leave Paris.

Lyon, Strasbourg, Annecy, the Alps, Provence and the Luberon, Aix, the Loire Valley, Montpelier, the Pyrenees, Brittany, Bordeaux, Normandy (beyond the WWII beaches)... For a small country, the diversity of regions, foods, and landscapes is incredible. Beach, mountains, marsh land, both Med Sea and Atlantic coast lines...

I just kept coming back to visit different parts, so I ended up moving here and I still feel like I have barely scratched the surface. The Paris tourist trail is basically French Disney World if you stick to the obvious itineraries. But once you really dig into the entire country, there is so much more to experience.

Disagree with “French DisneyWorld” characterization of Paris.
It is only “common” and “touristy” to you because you have been privileged enough to experience the city many times and have grown accustomed to its unique beauty and sadly, it seems to have lost its majestic impact that you are now in a position to take for granted and minimize its grandeur for those who have not been there by painting it as pedantic….”tourist trail” and “obvious itinerary” are such condescending terms. But you know this.
I’m sorry for judging you poorly on this, (particularly if you are legitimately unaware of the way your post comes off as obnoxious elitism if that was not your intent) and that’s not to take away from the other delightful French destinations, but PARiS has so much to offer that it makes me sad for you that you would belittle the experience and insist that “you must leave Paris” in order to enjoy France. Yes there is obviously much more to France than the city of Paris, just as there is more ti the US outside of NY for those who want to visit the US.

Anonymous wrote:Oh, budget isn't an issue? Fantastic! Let's go all out then. Here at the three best meals I’ve ever had.

Sublimotion in Ibiza, Spain. It's not just a meal; it's a performance art piece and culinary journey rolled into one. Each course is a sensory experience, with a price tag to match - think around €1,500 per person. Yes, you read that right.

Kitcho Arashiyama in Kyoto. It's one of the most expensive sushi experiences in the world, with meals averaging over $600 per person. The artistry and flavor are unparalleled.

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester in London. This is where French cuisine meets British flair, in one of the most posh settings imaginable. WGet ready to drop a few hundred pounds per person, but it's worth every penny for the exquisite flavors and luxurious atmosphere.