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Special-interest vacations
In a country as diverse and popular as France, there are numerous options. Ballooning -- The world's largest hot-air-balloon operator is Buddy Bombard's Private Europe, 333 Pershing Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (tel. 800/862-8537 or 561/... Continue reading »
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Tips for multicultural travelers
Since the days of the celebrated chanteuse Josephine Baker and, later, the author James Baldwin, France has welcomed African-American travelers. That welcome continues today. A good book on the subject is Tyler Stovall's Paris Noir. Another w... Continue reading »
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Each time you take a flight or drive a car, CO2 is released into the atmosphere. You can help neutralize this danger to our planet through "carbon offsetting" -- paying someone to reduce your CO2 emissions by the same amount you've added. Car... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
The French government rates hotels on a one- to four-star system. One-star hotels are budget accommodations; two-star lodgings are quality tourist hotels; three stars go to first-class hotels; and four stars are reserved for deluxe accommodat... Continue reading »
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Tips on dining
Most restaurants serve lunch between noon and 2:30pm and dinner from 7 to 10pm. In a cafe, you can get reduced prices on drinks, coffee, and sandwiches if you eat at the stand-up bar rather than a table. French cookery reaches perfection w... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
Recommended family travel websites include Family Travel Forum (www.familytravelforum.com), a comprehensive site that offers customized trip planning; Family Travel Network (www.familytravelnetwork.com), an online magazine providing travel ti... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
France is one of the world's most tolerant countries toward gays and lesbians. "Gay Paree" boasts a large gay population, with many clubs, restaurants, organizations, and services. A helpful source is La Maison des Femmes, 163 rue de Chare... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Many discounts are available to seniors -- men and women of the "third age," as the French say; contact the French Government Tourist Office for information. Seniors (60 and over with proof of age) can get A La Carte Senior, available at a... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources out there than ever before. Facilities for travelers in France, and nearly all modern hotels, provide accessible rooms. Older hotels (unless they'... Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
Check out the award-winning website Journeywoman (www.journeywoman.com), a "real life" women's travel-information network where you can sign up for a free e-mail newsletter and get advice on everything from etiquette and dress to safety. The... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
When we first launched this guide, founding father Arthur Frommer gave us a warning: "You can get lost in France." And we did -- and still do on occasion. If you have unlimited time, one of the world's great pleasures is getting "lost" in... Continue reading »
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In one week
The title of this tour is a misnomer. There is no way you can see France in 1 week. But, you can have a memorable vacation in Paris and see other highlights of France in a week if you budget your time carefully. One week provides enough time... Continue reading »
