France

Top Ten Picks for Best Luxurious Romantic Winter Getaways

I’m a big believer that you can truly turn any trip to any destination into a romantic one! It’s all about making the moments special! Trust these Travelingpanties, we get around. With the freezing cold weather, Valentine’s Day on the horizon and with #SNOWMAGEDDON on everyone’s minds, I figured what better time than now to...

The Best Destinations for a Luxury Cruise

*This post is brought to you by our sponsors but all opinions herein are my own* One of the best things about going on a cruise is that you will visit some of the most luxurious destinations that the world has to offer all in one trip. Although it may surprise you, I think that...

Top Ten Movies to Watch Before You Go to Paris

Paris is one of those trips that you look forward to for weeks if not months beforehand. I mean, it’s PARIS! Before we went, we just simply couldn’t resist getting ourselves in the mood to experience the City of Light! What can I say? I’m a huge movie nerd and an even bigger Francofile! I...
10 Best Things to Experience the Real Paris That Tourists Often Miss

10 Best Things to Experience the Real Paris That Tourists Often Miss

Paris is probably my favorite place on earth. The culture, the history, the food, the romance. But if you don’t know where to go, you’re liable to miss the best parts of Paris. So forget the Champs Elysées, which is probably not that different from a mall in America and opt for the activities in...

The Most Romantic Tour in Paris: Tours by Cedric

One of my favorite things I did while in Paris was an evening 2CV tour through Cédric’s Paris. Cédric is so charming that it’s nearly impossible not to fall in love with him…err I mean his tour of Paris. Cédric, a Parisien local and firefighter is one of the most knowledgeable people I met during my stay...

My Top Ten Food Experiences and Best Places to Eat in Paris

As you know, I just recently returned from a trip to Paris. One of the best parts of Paris (if not the best) is enjoying the Parisien cuisine. You haven’t visited Paris if you haven’t hit up its best restaurants. I tried to gather a group of my favorite places we ate at during our...

Best Tours in Paris: 1 Day in Paris Review

Once I had booked a place to stay and my tickets to Paris all that was left to check off my list was “plan your itinerary.” This of course was the most daunting task. How to see an entire city in just five days! When I visit a city my number one goal is to...

Four Seasons George V, Paris -Le Cinq Restaurant Review

When I was invited to experience the legend, Le Cinq, I was overwhelmed with excitement…and then the diet began in preparation for what I knew would be a gluttonous night of fine, French cuisine. Before I went of course I did a little research on the legendary, Le Cinq. Basically, its first chef, Philippe Légandre, was...

My Magical Experience and Review of Le Meurice and Le Dali

Image courtesy Le Meurice Hotel As you may or may not know, my last trip to Paris, although of course extremely pleasurable, was filled with many meetings for work. I was in Paris partially because I was writing an article about planning the perfect honeymoon there. Although it was work-based, you might smack me if...

My Experience and Review of Avenue Story Luxury Apartment Rentals in Paris

Last week I was whisked away to Paris and London by Avenue Story to check out their luxury apartment rentals. Renting an apartment seems to be the latest trend for the sophisticated traveler. But being somewhat of a traditionalist, (ahem, a scaredy-cat) I had never ventured outside my comfort zone of Four Seasons and Sofitels...

Best Things to Do in Paris: Tourist Edition

If you know me, you know I can’t stop yapping about my upcoming trip to Paris! Weeee!!!!!! If I could photoshop myself into this picture above, you know I would! Ever since I saw the movie I have been dying to get back to Paris. And I do mean back to Paris, like back to...