Like all Disney parks, a trip to Disneyland Paris can be a magical part of your vacation, but it’s important to plan ahead to get the most out of your day. Here are our answers to your planning questions and our top Disneyland Paris tips. Disneyland Paris is a quick 50-minute train ride from downtown …
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Located about 1 hour southwest of Geneva, Switzerland, Annecy, France, is the perfect place to spend a few hours. Here’s everything you need to know to spend the afternoon in Annecy. Home to the Count of Geneva from the 10th century, Annecy didn’t become a part of France until 1860. Today, the count’s house remains, …
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If you are a family that loves to Ski, Chamonix should be on your shortlist of ski destinations. We first explored the option of skiing Chamonix in the fall of 2019. Flights and vacation rental prices in the western US were so high, that we decided to expand our search. Chamonix offers world class skiing …
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If you’re looking for something a little different on the ski slopes this winter, touring the Aiguille du Midi and skiing down the Vallee Blanche should be on your bucket list. Within minutes, you’ll become close friends with your tour guides as they help you strap on safety webbing around your waist. Soon after you’ll …
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A visit to the Mer de Glace in Chamonix was one of the very coolest things we did during our time there. And I don’t just mean the temperature! Between the cogwheel train, cable car, amazing views and the ability to walk inside a glacier, this is one stop you should not miss. Here’s everything …
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Paris and affordable are not two words that you would typically put in the same sentence. And while splurging in Paris can certainly be fun, we wanted to see how much we could achieve in 3 days on the cheap. Normally, we save money by not eating out that much on vacation, but when you’re in …
