France Vacations, a splendid outfit specializing in trips to Paris and other parts of France, has expanded its view of the world and now includes many Italian destinations. For several years the firm has offered outstanding-value packages combining Paris with Rome, Venice or Florence, but now, they've jumped into the Italy-only market. Through them, you can get a 5-night air-inclusive vacation in Rome at just $1,039, for instance.
That fare is out of Baltimore, Chicago or Washington DC, using US Airways and staying at the 3-star Giotto Hotel in Rome. Prices from other cities include Detroit from $1,059; Boston, Cleveland or Newark from $1,069; Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and Minneapolis from $1,079; and Atlanta or New Orleans from $1,089. Prices are per person sharing a double room, and are good from July 1 through September 2, 2002. Airport taxes/fees not included. You can add on extra nights, and there are optional sightseeing tours available as well.
In addition to this Rome package, France Vacations has Italian specialists to help them negotiate the best airfares and hotel rates in Florence and Venice, for instance, for honeymoon packages in Tuscany, or trips to the Amalfi Coast.
Back on its home territory and a at a better dollars-per-day value, the company has a special honeymoon package to Paris that starts from just $799 out of New York or Boston. It includes round-trip air, 5 nights in 2- to 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, sightseeing, 5-day Metro Pass, 1-day Museum Pass, transfers, Seine River Cruise with lunch, and more. Prices from other cities include Chicago or Detroit from $879; New Orleans or Pittsburgh from $899; Houston from $909; Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle or San Francisco from $959. These prices are valid for travel September 1 through October 31, 2002, but the packages are available throughout the year. Airport fees and taxes not included.
For reservations and more information, contact the company at 800/332-5332 or go to their website, www.francevacations.net.
