Even with the euro being at historic lows against the dollar, people are still looking for the best bargain hotels in Paris. The ones listed in The Traveling Professor's blog post are selected for their location, cleanliness, friendliness, and value. In fact, one of my hotels was selected by Conde Nast Traveler as a featured pick, based upon my recommendation. So, if you are looking for a best bargain hotel in Paris on your next tour to Paris, check out my blog post first.
Just got back home today from a small group tour with 10 travelers. We started in Paris then went onto Giverny, the home of Monet. From there we did 2-days in the Normandy Invasion Beaches followed up by 4 nights in London. June and Jeff, Gail and Jim, Cindy and Larry have all been on tours with The Traveling Professor previously. We had 4 new travelers, Joe and Nancy, Kris and Alex join us this time. Read the blog post to get an overview of The Traveling Professor's small group tour to France and England.
On Friday I depart Bradley Airport in Hartford, CT to meet up with travelers in Philadelphia for an overnight flight to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. From there we meet up with 8 other travelers for a 5 day tour in Paris, 3 days in Normandy via Giverny, the home and gardens of Monet, for a tour of the Normandy Invasion Beaches, then we finish up with 4 days in London. The best place to follow our progress and see photos is on The Traveling Professor's Facebook page or check back here for updates. Read the blog post for the details of our trip.
I ran my first tour back in 1992 to Spain. Since then, I have seen a lot change in the travel business. One thing I could always rely upon was that travel was going to get more and more expensive each year - until now. I can remember traveling to Paris in the 1990's and easily be able to afford luxury hotels. Airfares were dirt cheap. Italy was a bargain for Americans. Then in the 2000's things began to change. But let the good times roll again! It is time to go back to Europe and I will tell you why.
On any tour to Paris, dining out is an important component of the trip. Whenever I take a tour to Paris I like to dine at least one restaurant that has that typical Parisian atmosphere. You know, it could be those places with high ceilings, paneled with mirrors, or it could be a romantic spot, with chandeliers and candles. Read The Professor's blog post to find out his picks on the best Paris restaurants for classic beauty and style.
Whenever we take a small group tour to Paris we always visit the top attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre and Orsay. But how about something a little different? In today's blog post we take you to some of the most unusual and offbeat sites in Paris. The Professor guarantees that you will be talking about them for years to come.
With Valentine's Day coming up, I have been getting questions about romantic Paris restaurants. Immediately, several Paris restaurants come to mind. Some are traditional, some are more modern. One runs along the Seine River. One serves up traditional French dishes, another one puts up nouvelle cuisine. In any case, Paris is a wonderful time to spend Valentine's Day and it can only be enhanced with the wonderful restaurant selections in today's Paris blog post.
What to do in one day in Paris. Sometimes I wonder what I would be able to fit in everything I wanted to see if I spent one month in Paris. There is so much to choose from in The City of Light, so I have put together an itinerary that gives a quick overview of the city, while managing it logistically so a traveler could see as much as possible in one day. Read the blog post to see what can be done in Paris in a day.
One of the great joys of a trip to Paris is visiting the various distinct and charming neighborhoods. There are area of Paris that are chic, there are parts that are smutty, there are parts that are touristy and parts that inhabited only by the locals. In today's blog post I will give some insights on the various neighborhoods in Paris and tell you a little bit about each one that I like. So, on your next tour to Paris, you can pick the best Paris neighborhood for you.
Paris is a wonderful place to visit. Nothing beats the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Orsay and Notre Dame. There are quite a few hidden secrets on a tour to Paris to uncover while visiting too. However, there are some places I recommend staying away from on your next trip to Paris. In this blog post I will talk about some places to avoid in Paris.