Tagged: paris

When Your Vacation Escape Involves Literally Escaping: The New Tourist Attraction That’s Sweeping the Globe

The theater was shabby, with a disheveled group of marionettes hanging in a little stage at the front and wooden tiered seats so old and flimsy they looked like they’d fall apart if…

Savvy New Page-Turners On The Cultural Histories of Both Italy and France Are Must-Buys for Travelers

France and Italy: two countries that are consistently at the top of the most touristed countries list, year after year. But I would bet that a good 80% of those visiting know little…

The Luck (And Deals) Of The Irish: A Head-Turning Fare Sale from Aer Lingus to Ireland and Beyond

Head across the pond for a quick, and inexpensive, pint of GuinnessThe euro is currently trading at a jaw-dropping…

Last Weekend's Street Demonstrations by a Million Parisians Have Served to Remind Us of Our High Regard for France and the French

Thomas Jefferson is supposed to have said (though some scholars deny he did) that “Every man has two countries--his own and France”.I thought of that famous…

Eiffel Tower in Paris Unveils New Glass Floor

Paris' Eiffel Tower unveiled its new $37.5 million renovation today, which rehabilitated its somewhat ignored first level by adding shops, places to eat, and a museum that tells the…

But I Usually Prefer Paris to Everywhere Else on Earth. Why is That?

It always happens.  Towards the end of every TV, radio or newspaper interview, I am asked, "If you could vacation in only one  place in the world, where would it be?"…

Travel Here, Not There: Why Choosing a "Secondary" Destination May Lead to a Better Vacation

There’s a reason tourists don’t flock to Akron, Ohio. And no, it’s not just because Goodyear decided to close its “World of Rubber Museum” in 2011. (The town’s only real tourist…

Now We Are Free: Paris Says “Merci” on Anniversary of Liberation

August 19, 1944 began the “Battle for Paris” that culminated in the City of Light being liberated from occupation when the final German troops left on August 25th.This 70th…

A Primer on Travel Insurance: When You Need It (And When You Don't), Misconceptions About Coverage, and New Trends

If there’s one lesson travelers have learned this winter it’s that even the best-laid plans can go badly wrong. Thanks to a season of unrelenting storms some 1 million flights…

A Participant in Our Valuable "Forum" Has Unearthed a Round-trip Airfare to Paris, in June, for only $620

From Arthur Frommer:  First, a word about our Forum.  Some users of Frommers.com are unaware of its existence.  Go to the heading "Community" at the top of our main menu page,…

Frommer's Forum Reader Unearths Round-trip Airfare to France in June for $620

Eagle-eyed Frommer's community member Travel Rob has spotted some incredible summer airfare rates on XL Airways to France for June. Normally, rates top a grand, but he has found a…

Lessons to Take Away From The Recent Pickpocket-Inspired Shutdown of the Louvre

Last May, I hosted a tour of France for the listeners to my radio show. We had days of touring together, and days when we set off on our own. On one of the free days, a group within…

Lessons to Take Away From The Recent Pickpocket-Inspired Shutdown of the Louvre

Last May, I hosted a tour of France for the listeners to my radio show. We had days of touring together, and days when we set off on our own. On one of the free days, a group within…

Travel Troubleshooter: Are Hidden Hotel Fees About to Check Out?

After Jane Hatch selected the room rate she wanted at the West Street Hotel in Bar Harbor, Me., the hotel website delivered an unpleasant surprise on the next screen: The quoted price…

Restore the Jersey Shore, One Night at a Time

In keeping with the holiday season and the idea of looking out for our neighbors, both near and far (see last week's story on Passports with Purpose), this week's column brings you to…

Travel-Friendly Gadgets for Kids

Traveling with kids can be rough. Long car rides and flights can be a testament to your patience if your child starts getting bored. Thankfully, technology has created dozens of…

Deal or No Deal: 3 Family-Friendly Spring Vacations

Spring Getaway on the Grand Canyon RailwayLooking for a March destination that isn't crowded with rowdy spring breakers? Consider a national park, such as the Grand Canyon, where…

How to Get Married in Hawaii

Hawaii is a great place for a wedding. Not only does the entire island exude romance and natural beauty, but after the ceremony, you're only a few steps away from the perfect…

Holiday Travel: How to Earn Bonus Frequent-Flier Miles

With holiday shopping around the corner, it's time to address one of the recurring tragedies of the season. (No, not your Aunt Sadie's annual fruit cake). Today I'd like to address…

Park of the Week: World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Oahu

The glorious collection of sites (and sights) that constitute the American National Park system evokes all kinds of emotions from visitors: awe at Mother Nature's bounty, thrill for…

Top Paris Shops & Museums for Contemporary Design

For centuries, French design has set the standard for style and class. Today, that traditional elegance can be found in Paris right along with the latest, cutting-edge designs. Fans…

Park of the Week: Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia

Neatly described as "America's Best Idea," the National Park Service has many properties, each quite different from the next. A case in point is Virginia's Richmond National…

Smart Traveler: How to Charge Your Gadgets Abroad

When traveling overseas, deciphering the country's voltage, frequency, and socket type can be as confusing as trying to read a menu without knowing the local language. Follow these…

Uncovering the Arts Scene in Tijuana, Mexico

Most tourists who pass through the turnstiles on the Mexico-U.S. border in Tijuana make a beeline for the gaudy Avenida Revolución -- that is, if they're willing to make the trip at…

10 Must-Have Items When Packing for Family Vacations

When you're packing for a family vacation, what won't you leave home without? The readers of WeJustGotBack.com recommend 10 items that can make your trip that much easier. Tip #1:…