For nearly a week, Paris protests have embroiled the city. During the busy summer tourist season, some countries have issued a travel warning. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Why My Wife Was Annoyed By The Paris Airport Restrooms
After stepping off our Air France flight at Paris CDG Airport, we made a restroom stop in the arrivals hall. It was there Heidi encountered a reminder that there are still certain assumptions attached to motherhood and being female....
The Stress Of Traveling From Paris-Est On TGV Train
We’ve almost missed our train two trips in a row at at Paris-Est and wonder if we are doing something wrong to cause so much stress? Delayed TGV Trains And The Stress Of Paris-Est Travel I am not experienced...
A Delicious Lunch At Marche Saint Quentin (Paris)
Before our train trip to Switzerland, we stopped for lunch at the lovely Marche Saint Quentin, near Paris Est station. Lunch At Marche Saint Quentin, The Quintessential French Market In Paris Heidi and I were both in the mood...
Visiting Cedric Grolet’s Iconic Parisian Pâtisserie (Opera)
On our trip to Paris, we had the chance to visit the famous Cédric Grolet’s Pâtisserie near Opera and it lived up to all of the hype. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
A Surprise Trip To Paris On The Eurostar (Chunnel)
During a recent trip to England, I surprised my girls with a trip to Paris on the Eurostar, using the Chunnel to reach France by train. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Our Secret To Getting Eiffel Tower Tickets
Our daughter has visited Paris before and loved it but hadn’t been to the top. Tickets can be hard to come by, but we have a simple secret to getting tickets for those who want to see all Paris...
First Look: Terminal 1 At Paris Charles De Gaulle Re-Opens
Following its closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, Terminal 1 at Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) re-opened on December 1st, and we were there to fly home the following day. Here’s a first look at the updated terminal. If you...
Visiting Les Deux Magots, Hemingway’s Favorite Paris Cafe
Visiting Les Deux Magots, one of Hemingway’s favorite Parisian historical cafes led to this reflection. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook...
Review: Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme (Suite)
The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme remains my go-to hotel in Paris and represents an aspirational property that miles and points help to make possible for so many travelers. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme Review (Park Executive Paix View Suite) My wife Heidi...
Photo Essay: An Afternoon At The Louvre
My wife and I greatly enjoyed an afternoon visit to the Louvre Museum in Paris, in which we viewed artwork I have such a newfound appreciation for. An Afternoon Stroll Through The Louvre: A Photo Essay I first visited...
Date Night In Paris
With two young children and very busy schedules, date nights have been elusive for my wife and me. We decided to to take one night and travel to Paris, which made a lovely getaway and demonstrates the relative ease...
Where To Smoke At Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)
When it comes to smoking, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is rather smoker-friendly, with many designated smoking areas scattered throughout the airport. Smoking At CDG Airport There is no official smoking guide on the airport website, though terminal...
Paris Enters Month-Long Lockdown
The City of Lights is shutting down again in an attempt to stave off a third wave of COVID-19. From midnight, Paris will enter lockdown for one month. 2021 Paris Lockdown Over the last 24 hours, France has recorded...
Review: Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome – Suite
A stay in Paris should be magic, and in our case it certainly was. The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome delivered on a perfect Parisian stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
How I Spent My Layover In Paris
I landed in Paris just before 7:00 P.M. and wanted to be back at 6:00 A.M. to capture pictures of the Air France lounge before it got crowded. I arrived in Paris well-rested, having just stepped off an 11-hour...
The Free Lounge For Everyone At Paris CDG
If you’re transiting through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and have some time on your hands, a new lounge offers relaxation and comfort…for free. Called Instant Paris, this “public transit lounge” is located in Terminal 2E (Air France). It is...
Lost in Translation: Air China Flight Returns To Paris Due To “Bomb Threat”
An Air China flight from Paris to Beijing returned to Paris 40 minutes after taking off due to a bomb threat…that was never actually made. When I worked at Frankfurt Airport, we would receive “alert” emails no less than...
Impressive: New Air France Business Class Lounge at CDG
The new Air France Business Class Lounge in Hall L of Terminal 2E at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is now fully open. It’s beautiful. The lounge is over 34,000 feet square feet and includes exceptional amenities and finishes. Let’s...
The Dark Side of Paris
I had a wonderful weekend in Paris. Great food, time with family and friends, and beautiful weather made for an incredible few days. And is there a city more beautiful than Paris? I just love the architecture, the gardens,...
