As I’ve always said, go where the cheap flights take you! So when $333 flights to Paris, France, popped up on Google Flights, it was an (almost) immediate yes. That’s exactly how Tyler and I found ourselves planning a last-minute trip – we’re going at the end of the month! We were able to quickly coordinate dog and childcare, so now we’re gearing up for a few days of just the two of us in the City of Light – marking our first return since our trip in 2018!
Here’s what we have locked in so far:
- The flights. When I clicked into the flights for details, they showed $440 per person – which is still a great price for Paris from Tampa. That being said, when I started playing with the dates, they popped up at just $333! That officially makes these the cheapest international flights we’ve ever booked. We could only get two of them at price, so we booked them and hoped we’d figure out the logistics in the next 24 hours. Fortunately, we were able to make it work.
- The hotel. For our accommodations, we wanted something cozy and central. Enter the Eiffel Turenne Hotel, which is just a short stroll from the Eiffel Tower. We’ll definitely be making our way over there for a picnic or two, as well exploring the nearby restaurants (which are generally quite well regarded). Its proximity to the major attractions, as well as the price point, made this the perfect home base for the two of us on our long weekend adventure.
And here’s what we’re still planning:
- The meals. Speaking of renowned restaurants, I am eager to make a reservation at a Michelin-starred restaurant (or two) for either lunch or dinner. We had a seriously great meal at Marchal in Copenhagen, which is the last Michelin spot we’ve visited. Since this trip will be just the two of us, we don’t have to cater to our children’s palates. If you have any recommendations, feel free to drop them in the comments!
- The activities. There’s so much to do, and so little time! This is definitely a quick trip – though not quite as quick as when we were in Paris the last time – so we’re prioritizing our potential adventures. A couple options that we’ve kicked around are making a trip to the Catacombs, for a combo of cool and creepy, as well as a visit to Disneyland Paris, which would be a first for Tyler. I also expect a few museum visits – when in Paris!
We usually have a lot more time to plan a trip, but there’s something about pulling this together so quickly that is both chaotic and freeing. We’ll nail down a couple more things, but outside of that, we’re leaving room for spontaneity! I’ve been told that Paris is a city that rewards wanderers, and we plan to embrace that mentality – baguette in hand. 😉
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