The Côte d'Azur: holiday reads to inspire you
- By Simpson Travel
- 15 Jun 2018
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Looking for inspiration for your next holiday? Then you’re in the right place.
Created by our resort managers, destination experts and a handful of guest writers, our blogs distil decades of travel experience into a series of personal guides designed to inform and inspire as you plan your next trip. Take a virtual journey around our favourite places below, and discover personal insights, destination overviews and practical travel advice for families.
From 1920’s glamour to a dark tale of the power of money to corrupt and destroy, we chose our most atmospheric and entertaining beach reads set on the Côte d’Azur. Read more >
Roald Dahl knew that you don’t have to travel to the end of the Earth to find magical places. Read how one man stumbled across his on the island of Paxos. Read more >
Father of two Richard Harrison challenges his own preconceptions about travelling with little ones, and shares his secrets for a great family day out in Florence. Read more >
After weeks of wedding planning, if you're dreaming of a post-nuptial escape that's just a short-haul flight away, we've found the perfect excuses to put normal life on hold for a week or two longer... Read more >
Mum of two, Rebecca, is embarking on a family holiday with her two children for the very first time - and it's uncharted territory. Here's her parents' guide to holidays with babies... Read more >
Even as he celebrates 40 years in the industry, Graham Simpson shares some exciting new developments from a recent Ionian adventure. Read more >
Sack the iPad for a few hours and rediscover the fun of non-electronic entertainment. Extra points if you can get through a game without saying 'when I was your age...'! Read more >
In January 2018, half-brothers Greg and Jude (aged 26 and 17) set off across the Atlantic to raise funds for the British Skin Foundation – and we couldn't have been prouder to sponsor them. Read more >
Only 2 hours flight time from London, Corsica is one of those off-the-radar destinations that most people have heard of but couldn't place on a map. Read more >
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