Media & Awards – Globebleu

TRAVEL & LEISURE MAY 2020 – Perfect for Adventurous Types

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 by Bob Preston

Perfect for Adventurous Types “ASCONA and LOCARNO aren’t as well known asLake Como in Italy, but these neighboring Swiss towns on Lake Maggioreare just as quaint,” says Bob Preston (bob@globebleu.com), a Switzerland expert. A good way to get out on the water in this Italian-speaking region is with a day cruise to the Brissago Islands …

BOB PRESTON NAMED TO TRAVEL & LEISURE A-LIST FOR 8TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

August 26, 2019August 20, 2019 by Bob Preston

An honor to be named for the 8th consecutive year to Travel & Leisure’s 2019 A-List of the top 123 Travel Specialists. T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | FRANCE & SWITZERLAND SPECIALIST

SWITZERLAND, ON TWO WHEELS

September 9, 2019August 19, 2019 by Kishore

It’s easier than you think. The meandering roads of the Swiss Lakes Route offer cyclists of all levels the chance to experience the country’s quieter,more bucolic side. BY MOLLY HARRIS “YOU CAN NEVER GET LOST,” my guide, Ruedi, reassured me. I was about to set off along Switzerland’s Lakes Route, which meanders from Lake Geneva …

FRENCH ALPINE ACTIVITIES FROM GLOBE BLEU

September 9, 2019March 9, 2018 by Kishore

Why These Charming Villages in the French Alps Should Be Your Next Summer Destinations

Chamonix and Megève, in the French Alps, are no longer just ski destinations. Now, luxurious lodges and warm-weather activities are helping showcase their summer-time appeal.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/chamonix-and-megeve-french-alps

The French Alps itinerary from Globe Bleu includes a breathtaking ride on the Aiguille du Midi gondola and a stop for traditional fondue near the summit of Mont Blanc.

For bespoke options, consult Bob Preston, featured on T+L’s annual A-List, our roundup of the best travel advisors in the business. four-day trips from $1,975

TRAVEL & LEISURE A-LIST AWARD – 2016 – BEST FOR FRANCE & SWITZERLAND

August 20, 2019August 25, 2016 by Bob Preston

I am very honored to be on the Travel & Leisure A-List again. This year, what is new is the “Sun never sets over France” program, a new product which I am progressively expand http://w.globebleu.com/about-globebleu/ing to include “la Francophonie” worldwide. Here’s the listing:—————————————————————————A part-time Paris resident and graduate of France’s prestigious INSEAD business school, Preston …

GLOBEBLEU AWARD – TRAVEL + LEISURE A-LIST – 2014

August 20, 2019September 3, 2014 by Bob Preston

The Globe Bleu team is thrilled to announce the appointment of company founder & President Robert Preston for the third year in a row to Travel + Leisure magazine’s A List of the top 133 travel agents on the planet. According to Travel + Leisure, “these power brokers are the most informed and well connected in …

GLOBEBLEU AWARDED TRAVEL & LEISURE – A-LIST – 2013

August 21, 2019September 30, 2013 by Bob Preston

Travel + Leisure has named Bob Preston, President of Globe Bleu, one the best advisers in the business for a second consecutive year. One of only three A-List Agents in France, he was recognized due to his expertise and insider knowledge of the terrain. The editors say a specialized agent can transform an ordinary voyage into …

GLOBE BLEU ORCHESTRATES INTERVIEW WITH CELEBRATED CHEF ANNE-SOPHIE PIC

August 20, 2019September 17, 2013 by Bob Preston

Chez Soi (magazine in Quebec) was given special access by Globe Bleu to interview the celebrated chef, Anne-Sophie Pic, at her restaurant in Paris, La dame de Pic. Find out more about this Michelin-awarded master chef and her latest restaurant. We have a feeling you’ll want to enjoy a meal there on your next visit …

ROBERT PRESTON CHOSEN AS A TOP TRAVEL SPECIALIST IN FRANCE

August 20, 2019July 26, 2013 by Bob Preston

We are thrilled that Wendy Perrin from America’s premier travel magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, has selected Globe Bleu’s President, Robert Preston, as one of 2013’s Top Travel Specialists. This is the third consecutive year Bob has been named for his France expertise.