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Dawn was such a huge help to us getting our cruise booked. From recommending great excursions for us to try to answering any questions we might... Read More >
DESTINATIONS VISITED:England, France
PLACES VISITED:London, Paris
SUGGESTED DURATION:2 Days
Every itinerary is custom made - The point of using an agent is to find what make YOU happy, not what makes others happy.
My biggest skill as an agent is listening, truly listening, and helping you figure out what will work best for you. As a former educator, we had to design instruction to work at many levels. I take this same skill into travel planning. Some travelers need a high level overview only, and some need every detail planned. Some are confident and well travelled, and some are new and nervous. Who ever you are, I will meet you where you are at.
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DAY1
London
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Family Trip - London segment - 3 days
A family of 5, including adults and late teens, wanted to spend a week in Europe and experience 2 bucket list cities: London and Paris. After a Zoom call with them, it was clear they wanted to "check off the boxes" and find Instagram-worthy shots. They also had a love for history as well as a few other varied interests. The goal for each city was to get a good "lay of the land" and then get some depth with an organized tour. They also wanted to have a chance to explore their own passions.
The trip began in London, and they spent 3 full days there. We began with the classic Hop-on, Hop-off bus. Pictures from the top deck were sure to fill their cameras. On the 2nd day, it was time to immerse themselves in British culture with a full-day guided tour. In addition to stopping at a few locations they wanted to see a bit closer, the tour also included afternoon high tea and a stop at Harrods. The last day was spent exploring various from the list I sent them off with.
HIGHLIGHTS:
London Hop-on, Hop-off bus - a great way to see a bit of everything
Tour: Magic of London Tour with Afternoon Tea at Harrods, 9 hours - British culture and then some
From the list: The Bristish Museum - Mummies, scupltures, and the Rosetta Stone
From the list: The Churchill War Rooms - a great stop for WWII history buffs
From the List: The Globe Theater - a recreation of Shakespeare's famed venue
From the list: Leadenhall Market - a Victorian market with a Harry Potter connection
From the list: and many more options
DAY2
Paris
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Family Trip - Paris segment - 3 days
The family next visited Paris for 3 days. Again, the desire for flexibility and "checking the boxes" was key. In this city, we also began with the Hop-on, Hop-off bus for a general overview. Who can resist a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower? The second day included two tours. In the morning, they planned a guided tour to the Palace of Versailles. In the afternoon, I helped them find a private guide for the Louvre. In the crowded museum, this was key to getting to all the hot spots in a shorter period of time. Finally, on the last day, I again created a list of highlights to address their interests. We left it up to time and weather and inclination.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Paris Hop-on, Hop off bus - selfies and sunsets and surprises
The Eiffel Tower - tickets to ascend to the send level by elevator
Group Tour to The Palace of Versailles - included the transportation and access to the gardens
Private Tour of the Louvre - The Mona Lisa and more
FINAL THOUGHTS
Creating something truly custom and aligned to this family is what made it so successful.