A flexible itinerary should be planned by anyone visiting Paris.   It helps you budget your time and prioritize what you want to see on your trip.   A few things that I consider when planning an itinerary is what days certain attractions are closed and what days and times are the least crowded days for particular museums or monuments.   Also, seasonal considerations are given when planning an itinerary.  For instance, the itinerary shown in the blog is for our group trip January 11-17.    The Paris sales ("soldes") are going on at that time.  Therefore, I have budgeted more time for shopping and less time for a warm-weather activity such as a picnic in the gardens or a canal cruise.   I also did some research and have omitted the Picasso Museum because it is closed for renovations.  Take a look at the blog and see what my weekly Paris itinerary looks like.

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One of the most common questions I get is, "Where can I eat in Paris?"   Well, let me tell you, you will never starve in Paris.  There are all kinds of restaurants for every taste and every budget.  Talking about budget, people want to know where they can get a good meal, inexpensively.   I have listed five places that you can get a great-tasting meal in Paris.   Most of them aren't too fancy, but you'll get the best bang for your euro at the spots listed here.

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When I look for a hotel in Paris, I am looking for something that is clean, comfortable, and quiet.  Also, I look for a Paris hotel under $150 per night.    With the weak U.S. dollar, anything that meets those criteria is a find.

In this blog, I talk about 5 hotels that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone visiting Paris.   In fact, I would be happy to stay in any of these hotels.   All of the choices listed are “2-star” hotels, so don’t expect lots of amenities or large rooms.   But you will get a good sleep and a clean room in a good location.   And for good measure, I throw in a 6th, 1-star hotel that I’m not sure if I would stay in, but if you are a real budget-seeker, this is the place for you.

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Spending a week in Paris opens up doors of opportunities in terms of dining.   In this blog, I am going to list seven nights worth of restaurants that I would recommend to any traveler visiting Paris. All of the restaurants listed in the blog are not overly expensive with the exception of the one “splurge” restaurant that I put on the list.   Take a look at the blog and I welcome you to post your own comments.

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With the dollar near its all-time low to the euro, now is the time to find those great Paris travel deals that are needed to make a trip to the City of Light affordable.   Read the blog and I’ll tell you how to get a good deal on Paris hotels, how to find a delightful Paris restaurant that fits your budget, and how to find those bargain Paris hotels that won’t break the bank.   So, take a look at the blog and find the best Paris travel deals.

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