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Paris Plans to Wed

Here we go again… I’ll say this for Paris Hilton, she might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but she certainly gets props for possessing sheer determination when it comes to finding… a husband. She’s been in love before. In fact, she’s even been officially engaged to someone who could actually afford to keep her happy. Unfortunately, true love has evaded the poor little rich girl–until now. According to the highlighted blonde drama queen, she has found the man she plans to marry (I know, I know, you’ve heard this before, but stick with me). Hilton recently revealed … Continue reading →

Popular Paris Landmark Preps for Major Makeover

More than a century after it was introduced to the world and nearly 30 years after it received its last round of renovations Paris’ Eiffel Tower is preparing to undergo another facelift. The French landmark, which was originally designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World’s Fair Fair, was meant to welcome only about 500,000 visitors, but these days the towering tourist attraction hosts about 7 million visitors a year. Eiffel Tower managers say even with the addition of new elevators that were installed in the early 1980s, lines can last up to an hour or two during the high … Continue reading →

Red Hot Valentine’s Day Travel Deals

Have you made your Valentine’s Day travel plans yet? In previous blogs I gave you tips on where you could snuggle up with your sweetie in South Carolina, show some love in Las Vegas, and make magical memories together in Morocco—all without breaking the bank. In this blog I’ve listed unique and exotic trips for Valentine’s Day lovers who don’t mind going the extra mile (or a few thousand) to say, “I love you,” to their best friends. Take a look: PARIS To take advantage of the “Paris City Break” package, you must be able to free up your schedule … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Your Vacation—-The CityPass

I am all about the CityPass. I’ve sung its praises in previous blogs and I still maintain that for most families the special discount card (which is available in major cities) offers big savings if you plan to visit popular attractions on your trip of a lifetime. CityPasses allow tourists to gain “free” admission or across-the-board discounts to multiple attractions in a specific metropolitan area. Whether they are the best deal for every family is something I will delve into in my next blog. For now I wanted to detail some of the world’s most popular CityPasses. New York CityPass. … Continue reading →

Visiting Paris on a Budget

If you love Paris in the springtime… or anytime, but don’t want to mortgage your house to pay for the trip you are in luck. Hotels across the City of Lights are offering unbelievable bargains right now. However, there are a few catches: Rates are available on a first-come, first-serve basis; the offers is only good through February and space is limited. Still, the deals exist if you are willing to make the trip across the pond. Hotel du Louvre This four-star property is not only dripping with history; its amenities and location cannot be beat. I’m not exaggerating about … Continue reading →

Where to Eat in Paris

There are more remarkable restaurants in the City of Lights than I could ever cover in this single blog; however, a new eatery opening in one of Paris’ most popular landmarks is a subject I can’t ignore. The new restaurant takes cuisine to new heights—-410 feet up to be exact–and is being run by one of the world’s most recognized celebrity chefs. Alain Ducasse’s new Jules Verne restaurant located at the top of Paris’ Eiffel Tower is the talk of the town. Ducasse is known for whipping up meals for passengers on the Concorde jet and astronauts at the international … Continue reading →

Extravagant Vacation Packages

It’s nice to dream, right? That’s my mindset each time I flip through the Neiman-Marcus Christmas catalog. The same goes for travel brochures that list ultra-luxurious vacation packages with 5-digit price tags. The thing is, there are some people who actually take advantage of these “deals.” Who knows; you might just be one of them. So, it is for you big spenders that I offer the following posh travel packages. If you love music and money is no object consider this next trip set up by Dallas-based tour operator JQ Porter Exquisite Travel. For $85,000 per person you can enjoy … Continue reading →

Adventures By Disney: Provence and Paris

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Upon exiting customs in Marseilles, your Adventures by Disney representative will meet you and escort you to your transfer vehicle while the driver assists with your luggage. You’ll then be transported to the Grand Hotel Mercure Roi René in Aix-en-Provence. Your guide will check you in and you’ll be free for the rest of the day until the ABD poolside reception followed by dinner at Le Passage. On your second day you’ll take a walking tour of Aix-en-Provence and then take a motor coach to the scenic summit of Colline des Lauves, where Cézanne painted 11 oil and 17 watercolor … Continue reading →

Adventures By Disney: England and France

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As an Anglophile of French descent, I can’t think of a better family vacation than this one! Once you pick up your luggage and pass through customs in London, an Adventures by Disney representative will meet you and direct you to transportation to the Renaissance Chancery Court London. Your Guides will handle your hotel check in so you can start relaxing right away. You’ll meet up with your fellow adventurers at a cocktail reception and British feast that evening. Day two will see you boarding a double decker bus for a grand tour of London including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace … Continue reading →

Countdown To Eva’s Wedding

Exactly one week from today actress Eva Longoria will marry her French-born NBA MVP fiancé, Tony Parker in what is reportedly going to be a lavish affair in a massive castle south of Paris. According to news reports the couple is throwing a his-and-her bachelor party in Saint-Tropez this weekend. French newspapers report the pair arrived in the resort town yesterday and the massive party is scheduled to take place at the exclusive V.I.P. Room. Big name guests include Jamie Foxx and Longoria’s “Desperate Housewives” co-stars. According to one of the club organizers, “the plan is for Tony’s friends to … Continue reading →