We're off to France!!!

[GoneOffShore]

We did it!

The AirFrance special came out and we booked a flight to Paris for a week in October. And for the same price on USCareways we're going again for two weeks at Christmas.

Can barely wait. Don't care that the Euro is through the roof. We're going. Rent an apartment, see friends, take pictures, drink wine and relax. And then 8 weeks later - do it again.

And then in April - we're going back for our 20th anniversary. And throw a party.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

1. Vous aimez bien la France, n'est-ce pas?

:-)

[GoneOffShore]

2. Oui, c'est vrai!

[yy4me]

3. Funny you should mention France. Got my Frommers, Fodors,

Michelin and Rick Steves all together today. Starting to plan for the fall. We've been to France in May and thought it was time to plan a fall jaunt. I envy your language skills. I will pigeon my way through again and laugh at my mistakes. The people are great, the history is awe-inspiring. Got my walking shoes ready, found the money belts, passport is up to date. Need to save some serious $$$, but other than that, we're ready! What kind of a deal did you get on AirFrance? We flew with them last time and I will admit that it was a good flight...and I hate to fly.

[GoneOffShore]

4. Go to the Air France site

Tickets are $438+tax aller-retour (round trip) from the East Coast. For an extra $60 each person you can add another city in France/Italy/Spain etc.

The numbers of seats are limited, which is why we didn't get to use AirFrance for our Christmas trip. Have to use UScareways but the price is the same. Don't get our AirFrance Frequence Plus miles though.

The only guides we bother with anymore is Michelin. Even though they had the guy come out last year and say that they don't get to check every restaurant every year, they are still one of the best out there. If you're a semi experienced traveler Michelin really can be the definitive guide to France.
They're are not going to give you the tips that Steves or Frommers lets you in on, but for depth they are superb.

And after a couple of bad experiences on our last trip with Frommer recommended restaurants, I don't trust them. (We were traveling with another couple and they wanted to try this restaurant called Chez Gramond in the 6th. Not the worst meal I've ever had, but certainly one of the most overpriced. My complete review is here http://www.frommers.com/cgi-bin/WebX?[e-mail]5^2@.eedd2f7/9 )

Just checked the link and it may not work. You may have to copy and paste the address.

And I'm not sure if the Air France sale is over today.

Also, if you're looking for a good restaurant guide go the France forum on egullet.org - there are some threads there by a guy named John Talbot with some excellent recommends.