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Nice
Nice
Whitney

What to Know Before You Visit Nice

Nice is such a unique place. It’s French, but with Greek and Italian influences. Its beaches are not sandy, but they are stunning. The Alps are within sight, along with their snowy peaks. It’s perfectly situated and perfectly fascinating. I recently visited for the first time, and I already can’t wait to go back. Here is everything you need to know before you visit Nice, France!

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Spa
Nice
Whitney

Everything You Need to Know about N Le Spa at the Negresco Hotel, Nice

“Take time for yourself.” “Be sure you’re doing things for you.” As a widow with a baby, I hear this a lot. It’s the most impractical advice, but I know it’s essential for my well-being, and in turn, for my daughter’s. On a recent trip to Nice, I decided to really treat myself with a spa package at the legendary (and too expensive to actually stay there) Negresco Hotel. It was amazing, and worth every Euro. Here’s your peek behind the curtain: What it’s like to experience N Le Spa at the Negresco Hotel, Nice. 

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Strasbourg
Strasbourg Christmas
Strasbourg
Whitney

Day Trip from Wiesbaden: How to Spend a Day Trip to Strasbourg’s Christmas Markets

Bonjour! We recently took a day trip to Strasbourg, France, for their Christmas Market, and we loved every moment! It’s a two-hour drive from Wiesbaden, where we were staying, and I’d wanted to visit for years. It was the perfect opportunity to make a day trip out of it, and I’m so glad we did. If you’re staying in Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Mainz, or the surrounding area, consider making a day trip to this fairytale town that’s had a long history of mixing French and German cultures. Here’s how to make a Christmas Market day trip to Strasbourg, France!

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