Summer is finally here and that means summer vacations. Many people take summer vacations because the children are out of school for an extended time and many work schedules allow for summer vacation time. Planning a summer vacation can be stressful and time consuming with all that is involved, including the accommodations, the travel options and the vacation itinerary planning. You are only there for a short time, after all and you want to experience everything that you can in that short amount of time. A trip to Paris is an exciting and breathtaking vacation that will provide you and your family with many lasting memories for years to come.
The first tip to enjoying your Paris vacation is choosing the right type of accommodations in Paris. Where you stay in Paris will really set the tone of your vacation. The type of accommodations that you choose will probably depend on who you are traveling with. If you are bringing your children, you may want to stay in a luxury apartment nearby great sightseeing opportunities and delicious Parisian cuisine. A luxury resort may also be a great option for those traveling with children or a large family because of the concierge services that are available. The concierge services can provide suggestions for entertainment and Parisian cuisine options for the family. Additionally resorts and apartments often provide additional living space and kitchen utilities, which can be helpful for families with younger children.
It is a good idea to choose luxury vacation rentals that are nearby the attractions that you want to see. A Paris vacation offers hundreds, if not thousands of sightseeing opportunities, and you will simply not be able to see all of them in one short trip. Considering that the average stay away during summer is 2.1 nights compared to the average stay of 1.6 nights during the rest of the year, you will have to choose the Paris destinations and the Parisian cuisine that is most important for you to see. If you are nearby the attractions that you really want to see, you will save time and be able to visit more of them. About 1 in 5 people (21%) travel to go sightseeing or for vacation. Only 12% of people travel to go sightseeing or for vacation during the remainder of the year.
Another benefit to choosing accommodations nearby the attractions and the Parisian cuisine that you want to visit is that you will have to walk less and will be able to relax more, which is what a vacation is about. Vacations offer the chance to relax and restore overall well being, tourists may walk as much as 10 miles a day when sightseeing in Europe. This can be a lot, even for the active sightseer tourist.
Europe and specifically Paris offer a lot to do in terms of entertainment and excitement when it comes to a vacation. Travelers of all ages will find something fun to do in Paris and will revel in the many sightseeing opportunities. All of Paris cannot be viewed in one short vacation, so it is best to choose accommodations that not only provide you with the amenities that you need for your family, but also that are near the sightseeing attractions and the cuisine options that you want to visit.