From destinations on the rise to the new ways travelers want to explore them.

BY BETSY BLUMENTHAL

April 5, 2022

“The west coast of France, as well as Ile de Ré and the French Basque Country, are definitely gaining momentum with travelers looking for alternatives to the crowded Mediterranean coast. In summer it’s also busy but offers a very different vibe; it’s also closer to nature, more authentic, and less “glitzy.”” —Philip Haslett, French Promise (by Kairos Travel)