Thursday, August 20, 2009

Paris Greetings

Greetings Fellow Travelers!

Our departure date is now close enough to begin the countdown. As a result, I’ve begun to review the weather in Paris for “clues” as to what my wardrobe should include and pulled out all my brochures, flyers, maps and “keepsakes” I collected on my last trip to Paris and discovered the places and things I missed, the “must see again” sites and the reason I’ll have no problems staying up all night to feast on the gastronomic delights of Paris, shopping until I drop and tour the museums and travel along the Seine during Nuit Nite ---

As they say, pictures are worth a thousand words, and without exception, I agree when it comes to capturing the Paris Experience. Although, for those who haven’t been to Paris, be prepared to immediately recognize that no picture really can capture the beauty, the magnificence and the aura that surrounds the masterpieces in this city! You’ll want to take your digital camera for this very reason, because taking in the sights and sounds in the moment will take your breath away at times and you’ll need proof when you settle into “reality” back at home that “it wasn’t all just a dream” on your Planet Travel Trip!

Seeing Paris through the assistance of the Planet Travel Team will give you what you need the most – time on your own to explore your personal passions – without the dictates of time and constraints of a group itinerary that must be followed by all. If you’re like me, you’ll like to leave yourself enough “free” time to let the city draw you into the possibilities which simply can’t be planned while keeping your personal Paris “bucket list” handy. Looking at maps and brochures of the places you want to go will help you calculate what part of your trip will be walking and when you’ll want to take a faster mode of transportation. Although, I highly recommend you put on your walking shoes today (if you haven’t already) to begin distance “training” because once you hit the streets of Paris you’ll never want to look down or stop!

You’ll soon have an itinerary with the details of your transportation, your hotel accommodations and when you’ll be meeting up as a group. In addition, as promised, your Paris Guidebook, a gift from Planet Travel will be given to you at the Paris Preview Party. This information will compliment the stories you’ve heard, the hours of Internet research and provide updates on activities and places the “seasoned” Paris travelers expect to revisit. In addition, as a self-confessed travel “scout”, I’ve put together a few ideas to help jumpstart you onto a more personal path of discovery through the City of Lights.

Stephanie

Stephanie Moore Chipman

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