Archive for January, 2008

Are you in the process of planning your wedding? If so, you will soon reach the honeymoon planning stage. When you do, you may find yourself leaning towards Paris. Paris France is a great destination for honeymoons. After all, it is commonly referred to as the "City of Love."

If you have selected Paris as your next honeymoon destination, there are a number of planning steps you need to take. These planning and preparation steps, are few of which are outlined below, can help to ensure you have a picture perfect honeymoon.

1 – Obtain Valid Passports

If you are traveling to Paris from the United States, a valid passport is required. You and your partner must have passports. Unfortunately, this is not always something that can be left until the last minute. It can take up to two months for you to receive your ordered passport, so do so early on. Don't wait until the last minute to learn that you and your partner do not have the needed documents to enter France.

2 – Make Your Airline Reservations

Are you in the process of planning a trip to Paris France? Does that trip double as a romantic getaway? If so, there are a few extra planning steps you will want to take. Although Paris is already known as the "City of Love," you want to make sure that you experience nothing but that.

1 – Have a Valid Passport

Nothing can ruin a romantic trip to Paris more than not being able to go. If you are traveling from the United States to Paris, you must have a valid passport. Make sure you and your partner do. If not, order yours as quickly as possible. Express passports are available, but you are charged much higher fees. So, order your passports the moment you decide to travel to Paris. Once you have done so, you can start making your Paris travel arrangements.

2 – Make Your Airline Reservations Early

Making your airline reservations early is important when planning a romantic getaway to Paris. First, it is easier to find the best deals and discounts early on. A flight to Paris from the United States can be costly, but there are many travel deals and discounts out there. The less you spend on your airline tickets, the more you can spend once you arrive in Paris.

Are you finalizing your travel plans for your trip to Paris France? If so, a visit to the Eiffel Tower may be on your to-do list. Although the Eiffel Tower has flexible hours for tourists, you should take some planning steps. These planning steps will allow you to get the most out of your visit to this world wonder.

As stated above, the Eiffel Tower has hours that accommodate to tourists, such as yourself. It is open all year round, even on holidays. The hours do vary depending on the date. For example, hours are extended slightly in the summertime, when you can generally gain admittance into the tower until midnight.

Each night, the Eiffel Tower is lit with over three hundred spotlights. Even if you opt to visit the Eiffel Tower during the day, try to be in the proximity of the tower in the evening. The tower is lit at sunset every night. Depending on the date, the lights are turned off between one and two in the morning. If you thought the tower looked beautiful in the day, wait until you see it shining at night!

Are you preparing for your trip to Paris France? Once you make your travel arrangements, you may start researching area attractions online. When you do, you will see the availability of guided tours. A guided tour of Paris may sound nice, but is it right for you?

One of the benefits to reserving a guided tour of Paris is the ease of planning. If you search for information on Paris attractions and activities online, you will find an unlimited number of options. There is so much for you to do and see in this great city. Unfortunately, that can make planning a seven day vacation seem like an overwhelming task, as you don't have time to do it all. Instead of spending days researching and comparing, let a professional travel guide choose the stops for you.

Another benefit to taking a guided tour of Paris is the history. The Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Cathedrale of Notre Dame de Paris, and the Louvre are all beautiful to look at, but there is much more to them than appearance. Each of these attractions have a unique and important history behind them. Instead of reading about that history from a printed travel guide, hear it from a real, live person.

Paris France is a city that is known as the "City of Love." For those planning a wedding, this may result in an interest. Exchanging vows among your closest friends and family is nice, but so is privacy and having the wedding of your dreams. If you like the sound of getting married in Paris, now is the time to start planning your destination wedding.

Despite the fact that Paris is one of the best locations in the world to get married, many couples are concerned. After all, you are traveling to a foreign country. Different laws apply to marriages, especially if those marrying are non-residents. For that reason, some automatically abandon their dream of a Paris wedding, but you don't have to. You may be surprised just how easy it is to have a wedding ceremony in Paris, as well as how much assistance is available to you.

To get started, non-Paris residents must obtain permission to marry from their homeland. This can be done by visiting your embassy or consulate. In Paris, weddings are first performed at the City Hall. Don't worry though, as this is not your wedding ceremony, rather a standard procedure. After the visit to City Hall, you can make your way to your wedding venue, which may include a church, synagogue, temple, or hotel. This is where your dream wedding awaits you.