France Travel Blogs

African Safari, Tailor-made Private Tours

Travel, On Your Own Terms

10 Apr 2013 / Compass Editor

If you've ever been on a trip that hit only the most heavily visited tourist destinations, you know how frustrating that can be. While experiencing famous landmarks and historic sites is undoubtedly a rewarding endeavor, if you're just one of thousands in the crowd, it's easy to see why your may not be as you imagined it.
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Exclusive Access

Introducing New Elite Collection of European Tours

26 Mar 2013 / Compass Editor

Kensington is proud to now offer an Elite Collection of European tours for travelers looking for rare experiences, one of a kind moments, and exclusive access. Experience the grandeur of the Sistine Chapel afterhours alone with expert private guide or walk through Voltaire's private library or tour St. Petersburg on a private excursion led by Dostoevsky's great grandson. These are just a few examples of our extraordinary portfolio, hand-crafted by our team of Senior European Specialists.
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River Cruises

A Festive River Cruise

10 Jan 2013 / Compass Editor

Kensington Cruise Expert, Dana Toma, headed to France and Germany over the 2012 holiday season and treated herself with impressive Christmas gifts; a relaxing river cruise and spirited festivities at the Christmas markets. Dana’s extensive and continued research on river cruising took her to the picturesque Rhine where she cruised through romantic landscapes and charming European cities.
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Travel

Il de Re: Where Parisians Go To Get Away

30 Aug 2012 / Europe Desitnation Expert

So you’re on a tour of France and in need of a way to get off the radar. Why not head to a tiny inlet where locals spend their holidays soaking up the sun and throwing just about all of their cares away? Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, Il de Re is the type of place where the residents are encouraged to keep the villages as traditional as possible. At only 18 miles long and a bridge crossing away just outside the city of La Rochelle, it's the perfect escape.
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Travel

Being Driven Around The French Riviera For A Day Is Pretty Awesome

15 Jun 2012 / Compass Editor

Miss Expatria, Christine Cantera, is not a fan of tours - big or small. She set aside her reservations for a day and took a private-guided tour of the French Riviera with Kensington Tours. The verdict? "An absolutely fantastic day. We learned a lot, we covered a lot of ground, and we never once felt rushed or wrangled or herded in any way.
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Travel

Notes on a Grand France Tour

20 Mar 2012 / Compass Editor

Europe Destination Expert, Kerstin Sowden, visits Paris, Caen, Provence, Riviera and Monaco on a France Tour. “Lunch at a local square in Avignon surpassed all experiences on this trip – especially the lingering memory of what is the most divine quiche I’ve ever had.
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