A lot of people, when they travel to Paris, Italy, Scandinavia, etc. spend a lot of time picking out hotels. One way to select a hotel is to go by the government assigned star rating to hotels. Does that mean a 5-star hotel is better located than a 1-star? Does it mean a 4-star have more space in the rooms than a 2-star? Not necessarily. Check out today's blog post to find out more about what star ratings mean in European hotels.
How To Plan a Budget Trip to Paris or France
Our Traveling Professor tours are not budget tours, and with the exception of one tour we run, they are not super-luxury tours either. On our Traveling Professor tours we like to stay at good 3 or 4 star hotels in a central location that are a good value. But some people, when traveling on their own, like to plan a budget tour. Here are some of my ideas for saving money without sacrificing comfort.
What's the Deal with Iceland?
Last year, The Traveling Professor ran his first small group tour to Iceland. Norway was also included on the itinerary. It sold out in about 2 days and another tour was added that sold out immediately also. People who went on the tour absolutely loved Iceland. So, what's the big deal? Isn't Iceland way too expensive? Isn't Iceland cold? Then why do people love Iceland so much and why is it a great tourist destination? Check out my blog post to see why.
Best Travel Gifts for the Holidays
I travel a lot. I will have put in over 100,000 air miles this year alone. I am always looking for good travel equipment, guide books, gear, and entertainment items. In my blog post I am putting down my favorites for travel gift giving this holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Four Paris Lunch Spots
When on a solo tour to Paris our when taking one of my Traveling Professor small group tours to Paris, a welcome part of the day is lunchtime. Paris is not the place to "grab and go" with a lunch but a time to savor lunch, watch the world go by, and enjoy some of the best food in the world. In today's blog post I recommend 4 places for an inexpensive and enjoyable lunch in Paris.
Travel Less Expensively Without Sacrificing Luxury or Comfort
I read a lot on traveling "cheap". If you are like me, you are NOT going to:
These are the kinds of "tips" I get delivered into my mailbox all day. Take a look at my blog post to see how to travel less expensively, without sacrificing luxury or comfort.
What Do "Star Ratings" at European Hotels Really Mean?