February Events in London: Balthazar, The Colbert, Man Ray and More

February Events in London: Balthazar, The Colbert, Man Ray and More

They say the best things come in twos. That rule doesn’t apply, however, when ordinarily respectable restaurants transform their dining rooms to seas of two-tops decorated with token red flowers in honor of Valentine’s Day. How boring! The Colbert Below you’ll find the two newest, most buzzed about brasseries to open in London, […] …read more

Holiday Events in London: Secret Emporium, Swing Dancing and More!

Holiday Events in London: Secret Emporium, Swing Dancing and More!

In the run up to Christmas there are sample sales, holiday markets and pop-up shopping events all around town. London is literally glowing at the moment. It seems as if there are twice as many Christmas lights as usual […] …read more

French vs. British Style: Eurostars by Badaude

It’s still pretty chilly in Paris, and even more so in London. Navigating the channel crossing in style is an art, which HiP Paris fave Badaude has captured so well here (click the image to view it full size) – Geneviève Illustration by Badaude. Looking for a fabulous vacation rental in Paris, Provence, or Tuscany? Check… …read more

Haven in Paris Goes to London!

David Jones Pssst… Don’t tell anyone, but we’re making a move. A move to London, our other favorite European city, just as full of great shopping, architecture, art, history, and (almost as much) great food. Francophiles need not fret, though — we’ll still cover Paris’ best hidden secrets, but with a little British flair thrown… …read more

A Day in London: Amy’s Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Amy Thomas loves London, and so do we.  In fact, we adore it so much we just launched our very first London vacation apartment, a gorgeous 2-bedroom rental in the heart of Chelsea.  If you’d like to do London in more than a day, and enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails in your very own central… …read more