Paris, Abbreviated. Eiffel Tower
Our visit to the Eiffel Tower was a brief one. We made the mistake of not booking tickets far enough in advance. You can buy tickets online weeks or months in advance, something I would highly recommend.
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Paris, Abbreviated. Park Hyatt Place Vendome
The Park Hyatt Place Vendome in Paris is a spectacular property. The staff are exceedingly welcoming. The rooms are impeccable. The junior suite we stayed in was beautiful and spacious. The breakfast buffet is one of the best I’ve seen.
Just Another Reminder That Collecting Miles And Points Can Lead to More Happiness!
I consider myself very lucky. I have a wife and two lovely children (who actually behave sometimes). And, I’ve been lucky to travel the world in luxurious fashion for not much money. There were a number of reasons I started writing this blog again…
Paris, Abbreviated. Getting From Charles De Gaulle Airport to Downtown
Previous (and future) posts in this trip report: 1. Lufthansa Business Class To Paris Via Frankfurt 2. Park Hyatt Place Vendome 3. Walking Around Paris, Angelina And The Pont Des Arts Bridge 4. Eiffel Tower 5. Laduree 6. Café K? Trocadero and The Eiffel…
Paris, Abbreviated. A Short Trip To The City Of Lights; Lufthansa Business Class To Paris Via Frankfurt
One of the most enjoyable things for me as a parent is seeing the world through the eyes of my children. I have many fond memories of travel as a child and even more as an adult. Bringing my children somewhere I’ve been in…
What’s Your “World Travel Style”? More Trips In Coach, Less Trips In Premium Cabins?
Apologies for my lack of contact over the weekend. I took Michelle and our daughter, Catherine to Paris for the weekend. I’m trying to get that all worked out into a series of posts for a trip report and I kept coming back to…
Lonely Planet’s “Not For Parents” Series Makes Travel Planning Fun For Kids
It’s a digital world, for sure. But I’m a bit old-fashioned when it comes to books. I like a newspaper to flip through in the morning and my adventure planning begins when I crack open the cover of a Fodor’s book for the destination…
Things To Learn From Yesterday’s Mistake Sale on United Fares
It was a fun 12+ hours yesterday watching folks react to the news that a travel website (OTA) in Norway was selling dirt cheap tickets on United Airlines by way of the fact that they weren’t adding fuel surcharges to any flights. Personally, I…
Hyatt Jumps Into Daily Getaways In A Big Way
For those that don’t know, Daily Getaways are an annual program that the US Travel Association and American Express team up on each year with a variety of travel providers. There are a number of good opportunities and a few great ones. I’ve already…