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Based on the current standoff with the Paris Terrorist Attack suspects going on near Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, the authorities have restricted flights to the southern runways. Flights Restricted To Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport Southern Runways Apparently it is impacting arrivals into two runways so I would suspect this will cause some delays…
The Musee de l”Orangerie has housed Claude Monet’s famous Water Lilies paintings and we weren’t about to miss a visit here on our first trip to the City of Lights. On our first visit to Paris one of the best things we’d spend money on was the Paris Museum Pass. The pass, while pass isn’t inexpensive, it will save…
Visiting the Arc de Triomphe not only gives you one of the best views of Paris, but it gives you a sense of history in the city of lights. The Arc de Triomphe stands 164 feet in height at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. It was inaugurated in 1836 and later the tomb of the unknown soldier was…
Like a lot of folks growing up in the states, I didn’t learn a practical second language that I could use on a day to day basis. Speaking with friends from Europe, its second nature to know three or more languages. For all intents, they can’t graduate without being able to speak a third language.…
I’ve known Paris hotels to be quite expensive. For example, the time I used Hyatt points to stay at the Park Hyatt Paris, the going rate was close to 1,000 Euros. But thanks to an innovative idea by a few three and four star hotels in the 9th and 11th arrondissement districts, you can pay literally…
For our first international award trip we chose Paris. Followed by a long week in Italy. Our plan was to spend 5 nights in Paris at the Luxury Collection Prince de Galles, then head to Italy for 9 nights. Tuscany for 3 nights in the Westin, followed by 3 nights at the Luxury Collection Hotel…
Our self guided tour of the Champagne region was on its last leg, one last enjoyable train ride to the Gare De L’est train station. Fresh off our 4th tasting of the day, a college aged Parisian girl walks up to me and hands me a piece of paper. I’m sure Mrs. Weekly Flyer’s mind…
During a prolonged gaze out the window of a high speed train, we caught a very small glimpse of the region between Brussels and Paris. The short look at the countryside was just enough to reinforce our travel approach. We always try to make the journey part of the experience. Our recent trip on the…
To complete the trip report series of our trip to the Seychelles, Mauritius, and Paris I’ll provide a review of the Park Hyatt in Paris. The Park Hyatt Paris Trip Report Trip Intenerary 1) Hilton Seychelles – Mahe, Seychelles 2) Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa – Turtle Bay, Mauritius 3) Park Hyatt Paris – Paris,…
This spring we had the opportunity to redeem airline miles for a trip to the Seychelles, Mauritius, and Paris. A once in a lifetime opportunity. It was all possible by effective use of stopovers and open jaws. Trip Intenerary 1) Hilton Seychelles – Mahe, Seychelles 2) Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa – Turtle Bay, Mauritius…