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France in the Summer: Skip Bastille Crowds for These 5 Unforgettable Festivals

Let’s be honest: Bastille Day in Paris sounds iconic—until you’re elbow-deep in tourists with a sun-warmed bottle of gas station rosé. If you’re dreaming of France in the summer, skip the capital’s chaos and head for festivals that actually feel French. From torch-lit parades in medieval towns to carefree dancing in Roman ruins, this is […]

Cultural Travel, Europe

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Pioneering Sustainable Luxury Travel

Kristin Winkaffe, founder of Winkaffe Global Travel, recently earned the prestigious Sustainable Leadership Advisor Award at the 2024 Virtuoso Travel Week. This honor is a testament to her unwavering dedication to redefining luxury travel through the lens of sustainability. Winkaffe’s commitment to responsible travel goes beyond words—it’s embedded in every journey she curates, every partnership […]

Sustainability

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