The Loftus Guides

22/03/2024

This is such a fun way to collect your memorabilia from a trip! :)

Create personalized travel notebooks from scratch using collage and French link bookbinding techniques

07/07/2023

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure uou seek.”
— Joseph Campbell

07/07/2023

19/05/2022

Stomping ground: :)

15/03/2022

Sometimes called "the Tibet of Le Marche" (region in Italy):

🥾 Ecco uno dei Forti più affascinanti del Cammino, il Borgo di Elcito, Chiamato anche il Tibet delle Marche, si tratta di un piccolo borgo arroccato su uno sperone roccioso a 824 m di altezza alle pendici del monte la Pereta, non lontano dal San Vicino. È ciò che resta di un antico castello eretto a difesa dell'abbazia benedettina di Valfucina.

📷 from .co 🍁🍂

📍Elcito - San Severino Marche

👉 Cammino dei Forti, 5 tappe, 120 km, 5 comuni, 7 antiche fortezze, 1 unico viaggio

🚩 Regione Marche, attraversando i comuni di

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02/08/2021

For the best B&B stay in the vineyards of the little village of Azille in the heart of Languedoc wine country! :)

30/07/2021

Well, if you didn't know:
There are many, many walking trails through the French countryside!
This one is in the village and region around the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire, through the vineyards with a guided talk all the way!

Infos audoises dans la GRLC et de l'Aude à lire https://portail-rennes-le-chateau.com/news-gazette-rennes-le-chateau/ :
- Balades vigneronnes à Saint-Hilaire tous les vendredis, donc ce jour !
- A noter : Fête médiévale au château d'Arques les 7 et 8 aout
- Gorges de Galamus : circulation alternée et régulée
Pour ces activités, le parking est gratuit ainsi que le passage par les gorges de Galamus !

07/06/2021

Wow! Fabulous Le Marche, Italy.

Absolutely worth considering!! Let us know if you want to know more: :)

https://youtu.be/IM0LpOwuQoc

Le Marche: "Italy in one region". A plural name, plural wonders! Lots of landscapes, beaches, delicious food and wine, precious historical and artistic treas...

05/06/2021

There are things you just have to be in the know for... :) :)

Welcome to the spectacular south-western part of France! Occitanie, Languedoc, Roussillon; and towns to discover, like Narbonne:

18/05/2021

Latest rules for travel and current restrictions in France:
https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/FRA/7001

18/05/2021

This is the best website I've found for travel restrictions due to Covid19 to member countries of the EU. These are the current updates for France.
Be sure to click on all the tabs, for all the information and check back regularly for updates:
https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/FRA/6001

13/05/2021

For something very, VERY special in the under-visited south west of France - take a look at Maison Ila: :)

✨PRIVATE RETREAT✨

Turn your holiday into a bespoke private wellness retreat!

In light of the past year, here at Maison Ila we have adapted our offerings a little to what we feel people might really need. What we would love to offer our guests this year is a sense of reconnection - with nature, oneself and loved ones, restoring balance in body, routine and mind, freedom to just be, finding joy and laughter again, feeling truly safe, moving our bodies in nature, healing on a essential level and nourishing the body with nutritious food. Now we are able to open our doors to welcome guests again, we are offering the opportunity to book the whole house for your own bespoke wellness retreat.

Head to the link in bio to find out more.

13/05/2021

Share the loooove.. :)

Before you dutifully join the grass-cutting hordes, I encourage you to take heed of the No Mow May movement, which encourages a month-long pause in this well-intentioned yardwork for the sake of insects like bees and butterflies.

07/05/2021

All the re-opening dates for France. :)
Comment here for translation and questions. :)

25/04/2021

Is travel on the horizon for you in 2021?
Here are some great ideas, keeping in mind that Covid updates are coming in constantly as we head for summer and many people start to make travel plans:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2021/04/24/here-they-are-this-summers-hottest-international-destinations/?sh=7ae46f773d08

An exclusive new customer survey by travel agency Embark Beyond finds travelers plan to flock to destinations known for warm summer temperatures — and more relaxed COVID-19 travel restrictions. Here are this summer's hottest international destinations.

24/04/2021

Here we go!
Travel to Greece will soon be possible.
Of course, you should do everything to protect yourself and follow all guidelines in airports and from airlines, as well as in every way at your destination as advised by your hotel and so on.
Avoid large crowds and wear a mask!
Let us know what your travel plans are!
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/04/22/which-countries-open-to-americans-greece-reopens-may-15-international-tourists/7331915002/

The May 15 reopening announcement came days after Greece said it would lift its quarantine requirement for several countries, including the U.S.

22/04/2021

Marseille officials want to stop promotion to limit crowds this summer.
Make plans for next year instead- it's a fantastic city to visit, along with its Mediterranean coastline and culture!

https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Marseille-officials-want-to-stop-tourist-promotion-to-limit-crowds-this-summer

Marseille officials want to stop tourist promotion to limit crowds

21/04/2021

Euro Travel is full of news these days:

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/04/14/these-small-italian-islands-could-be-covid-free-in-time-for-summer-holidays

With plans to vaccinate their residents as a priority, Italy’s small islands are being primed as must-visit destinations this summer.

13/04/2021

France legislates taking the train versus flying.

This is interesting. Politicians, for one, have been criticized for flying versus taking the train when travelling form Paris to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, which has a high speed train route:
https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/France-votes-to-ban-short-haul-domestic-flights?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eltrbtneurope

Draft law will now go to Senate for approval

09/04/2021

When I don't mind waiting on hold... :)
When Air France would play me this song while I was waiting:
https://youtu.be/PPXfC09KzpQ

AF musicThe World Can Be Yours, Airbus A380, présentationwww.airfrance.fr

07/04/2021

Did you know?
There's a part of England called The English Riviera? :)
Let us know in the comments:

Picture perfect palms and sub-tropical plants at Torre Abbey gardens are a must when visiting the English Riviera.🌴🌵🌺

Where’s your favourite hidden secret garden you like to explore when visiting?

https://bit.ly/3rKejcY

📸 RDA.Photography

04/04/2021

Epic:
Come and have an experience like no other in Occitanie, France.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW85zvk5ciU&list=RD6kerFX5FeWY&index=7

Le groupe vocal Vaya con Dios est uniquement constitué de voix d'hommes répartis en quatre pupitres.Les choristes interprètent surtout des airs basques et es...

01/04/2021

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