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Conclusion: An Unforgettable Trip To Paris

One of the thing’s that I’d like to do with trip reports is put an end cap on the experience. Many trip reports out there feature an introduction, but few I read feature a physical conclusion. This conclusion should serve as a high level summary of the entire trip. Installments My Paris Trip Report Introduction American…
Review: Clearing Security Charles De Gaulle Terminal 2

Let me guess, if you found yourself at this page you’re thinking “I’ve gone through security a million times, why is a review necessary?” Trust me, I think the same thing, there’s no reason to “review” clearing airport security, but honestly clearing security in Paris Charles De Gaulle’s Terminal 2 was unlike anything else I’ve…
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Paris Charles De Gaulle

After an incredible week in Paris it was sadly time to return home. Our return flight was a non-stop flight in economy on a 787-8. We ended up flying American’s herringbone business class home, but that is a topic for a later post. Clearing Security At Charles De Gaulle Airport I don’t want to get too off…
Review: Day Trip To Versailles, France

When we originally booked our trip to Paris we purposely scheduled two free days/nights because we weren’t sure what we wanted to do. Originally we thought to take a train or quick flight to Belgium, but packing all of our stuff back up and catching 2 flights in as many days sounded pretty terrible. Plus I didn’t…
Review: Le Metropolitan, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Paris

After navigating our way through the Paris metro system we finally found our way to our hotel for the week, Le Metropolitan Hotel in Paris. I decided to book the hotel for several reasons, but most importantly, price. At the time of booking I paid a pre-paid rate of €213.00 a night. Also important, the rate…