A Parisian Holiday You Can Afford
A Parisian Holiday You Can Afford
By Kay Trotman
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Ahhhhh Paris, city of romance. Most people only dream of a Parisian holiday. But a few days in Paris can be yours for much less than you might think. If you don’t have much money or time, why not consider that Parisian holiday for under $2,000 per person. Sound impossible, well it’s not.
Consider going in the off season which is November through March. Early November or late March would be ideal times as the rates are much lower during this time. In November, the weather is just beginning to get cold, but you might encounter a little rain. Late March seems to be an ideal off season time. The weather has improved somewhat and the rates are still low.
I recently escorted a group of clients to Paris for five nights. My clients were not able to afford an expensive trip but they had a burning desire to see Paris. I made that possible for them. I arranged a five night package for under $1500.00 per person. Our accommodations were at three star properties, and they were lovely. Having escorted a group there previously, I was able to see and inspect properties on my previous visit, so I knew which hotels would work for this group.
A late night flight out of Los Angeles provided an opportunity to maximize the time by arriving late in the afternoon still with light and time to explore the surrounding areas.
The accommodations I selected were close to the Champs de Elysee, yet accessible to all of the major sights. In Paris, there is a Hop On, Hop Off bus that stops in front of all the major attractions. You can hop off the bus at any time and stay at the sight for as long as you want to, and catch another bus when you are ready to leave. You can continue to do this until you have gone to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the many museums, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Champs de Elysee.
Now five days doesn’t really give you sufficient time to go to the Loire Valley or out in the countryside. But for most people who have a burning desire to go to Paris, these are the main sights they want to see.
Our group was on their own, but we did meet two nights as a group to attend a show at the Lido and a Fashion Show at Galleries Lafayette. The remainder of the time everyone was on their own to enjoy Paris as they saw fit.
At the end of the five days, arrangements were made to pick up everyone at the hotel and head on out to the airport. Taking a survey of the group, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their Parisian experience. Each was glad they went and felt five days allowed them to do and see many of the things they had on their list. It was unanimous that the price was right, the timing was right, the weather was right and the length of the trip, and the trip itself was perfect.
For the low price of that short, but exciting vacation in Paris France you would have a hard time beating that. Even a vacation locally in the United States would likely cost you more than that. In fact, I spent three days at a trading seminar in Atlanta a couple of years ago and the cost was more than that. The airfare from Ontario airport in Ontario California and the hotel cost ate up most of the costs and I didn’t even go outside the country.
Don’t give up on your dream of going to Paris because you think it unaffordable. Think again and you may find yourself strolling down the Champs de Elysees or exploring the fine art at the Louvre. Enjoy!
About the author
Kay is a travel agent specializing in group tours. Unlike many she accompanies her group on their vacation. Kay is a specialist in many areas, but African Safaris are her passion. For an exciting once-in-a-lifetime experience treat yourself to one of her frequent safaris.
