[caption id="attachment_6091" align="alignleft" width="300"] What a beautiful spot to enjoy the view[/caption] We checked into the Hotel Lutetia in the heart of the 6th arrondissement Monday after a long day of travel from the US and sightseeing at both the Louvre and Eiffel Tower. Excited and...
What's it like to be me in Paris these days? Very interesting I can tell you. Along with hunting down the best places to shop, dine and drink, I also need to find a decent place to put my head down at the end of...
The goal for all my travel blogging is to have an authentic local experience that includes great accommodations, delicious food and great shopping. I adore staying at a place with a bit of history and I enjoy feasting on local cuisine from every price-point and window shopping (occasionally braving the sticker shock and purchasing an item or two) at the famous designer's stores from each country. If you are a like-minded traveler you might enjoy reading about the contrasts and comparisons between my back to back visits to the Four Seasons Paris, France and Four Seasons Milan, Italy last year.
[caption id="attachment_4639" align="alignleft" width="300"] Pretty lobby of Hotel Montalembert[/caption] Location, location, location…a big part of what I look for when booking a hotel in Paris is, “Can I walk to a good variety of restaurants at night and shops during the day?” Ordinarily I prefer to...
After a wonderful time in Nice and Monte Carlo we headed to the City of Light and The Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. Elizabeth and I met up with other gal pals Christine and Karen who had left their husbands and kids behind to...
As expected, the George V, Paris Four Seasons rooms are luxurious, well-appointed and glamorous, but what I did not anticipate was the level of personalization that comes with being a guest in this iconic hotel. I was overwhelmed with the surprise that...
Just checked into the Four Seasons George V in Paris. While it's raining outside, it is light and bright inside this famous hotel. Our room is perfectly appointed and I will write more about it in a future post, but for now, enjoy the photo...
Paris, The City of Light, the scene where I devour chocolate éclairs, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne with reckless abandon. One of the most decadent hotels in the world will be a long-awaited stop for me in Paris. The landmark hotel Four Seasons Hotel George V...
Updated January, 2014
The first thing people ask me is, How much does a trip to Paris cost? Here's my breakdown of what you may be spending on your dream trip to the City of Light.
Plane Tickets
Mid January to March tends to be the cheapest time to fly to Paris. Summer and Fall are the most expensive!
First Class/Business Class: Roundtrip tickets can run anywhere from $4,500 to $9,000 depending upon how far in advance you purchase them.
Economy: Flights from the U.S. can range between $500-$1200 depending upon your city of departure.
The stage is set, the last of the Gal Pals has committed to join me on the luxury trip to Paris this January. Veteran Gal Pal Christine will round out our table of four this year for Paris, 2013. As my readers know by now,...