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9 Christmas Markets in Paris to Visit This Holiday Season

By Cassie Tetro / September 2, 2022

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Paris is known as the City of Lights — and no time is that nickname more alive than during the sparkling holiday season when the Christmas markets in Paris are in full swing.

Known to Parisians as Marchés de Noël, there are so many Christmas markets in Paris to choose from. Depending on what you want to experience, you can pick and choose the ones that are right for you.

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3 Ways to Day Trip to Pompeii from Rome

By Cassie Tetro / August 22, 2022

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Pompeii is a city frozen — or rather, seared — in time. And if you are a history enthusiast, or just want a glimpse into what real life was like for the average Roman 2,000 years ago, it’s very much worth it to plan a visit.

If you are already in Rome (or nearby), I highly recommend making the day trip to Pompeii. It’s fascinating and very worth the little extra effort to get there. Here are 3 ways you could do it – choose the one that best fits your travel style!

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Paris to Champagne: A Day Trip Worth Toasting!

By Cassie Tetro / July 26, 2022

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A day trip from Paris to Champagne is a fascinating and relaxing way to spend a day — a breath of fresh air in picturesque villages surrounded by sweeping green hillsides.

The Champagne region of France is rightly famous for its amazing bubbly — it exports over 300 million bottles a year. But it’s well worth the trip to see firsthand the places where this beloved beverage is made. And, as a certified travel expert who specializes in custom-designed itineraries, I know that a day trip from Paris to Champagne can seamlessly fit into any Paris itinerary.

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Make the Most of Your Visit to the Vatican

By Cassie Tetro / July 22, 2022

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As a certified Rome travel expert who specializes in designing custom itineraries for independent travelers, what I have found is that any visit to the Vatican requires a certain kind of preparation to really get the most out of it. Not complicated, but intentional. This is not a destination that is well suited for “winging it.” When travelers do that, they often wind up stressed, exhausted, and lost in lines and crowds.

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Unforgettable Day Trips From Paris (Some Will Surprise You!)

By Cassie Tetro / July 10, 2022

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It’s no secret that a person could spend weeks in Paris and not run out of fascinating, beautiful, and delicious things to experience. It’s one of the reasons I love the city so much and why I chose to become a certified Paris Travel Expert specializing in crafting custom itineraries for travelers.

But here’s something that many travelers don’t consider: the areas surrounding Paris hold so many treasures, as well, and they are surprisingly easy to access. With the right planning, you can enjoy all kinds of adventures — and return to the City of Lights as your home base.

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The Best Way to Visit Versailles (9 Great Options!)

By Cassie Tetro / February 22, 2022

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The palace, breathtaking gardens, and surrounding grounds can offer so much to visitors of all ages and interests. Based on your needs, your fascinations, and time availability, I want to propose choosing the best way to visit Versailles for you.

Read on for 9 ways to get the most out of this extraordinary site.

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Your Guide to the Best Sights to See in Athens, Greece

By Cassie Tetro / February 22, 2022

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Athens is the logical – and perfect – place to start and/or end your vacation in Greece. Even if you only have a day or two to explore this ancient-meets-modern Mediterranean city, it’ll be a highly rewarding and historically rich couple of days. These are the top 5 things to see and do in Athens.

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Try a Christmas Market in London for the Ultimate Holiday Experience

By Cassie Tetro / July 11, 2023

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If you grew up watching A Christmas Carol, you likely remember the final scenes, where a transformed and joyful Ebenezer Scrooge skips through the holiday-bedecked streets of London, giddily spreading Christmas cheer to everyone.

That feeling — of joy and merriment, of generosity and creativity and goodwill that warms winter’s chill, of festive fun for all ages — that is the feeling you get when you visit a Christmas market in London. There’s nothing like it, and it’s one of my favorite experiences to recommend to England-bound travelers from mid-November to New Year’s.

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12 Delightful Day Trips from Rome Within 2 Hours Reach

By Cassie Tetro / February 22, 2022

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There’s no question that the city of Rome and all of its must-see sights could keep a curious traveler occupied and enthralled for weeks. But if you’re looking for a breather in the middle of your Roman holiday, Italy’s awesome public transport makes day trips from Rome an easy choice that can add so much richness to your trip.

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Best Places to Enjoy the Holiday Season in Europe

By Cassie Tetro / February 22, 2022

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Traveling during the holiday season is something I think everyone should do at least once. In cities and towns of various sizes, you’ll see the local people spilling out into the streets each night, shopping, eating, drinking, singing, dancing, and socializing. And as a visitor, you’re warmly invited to mix with the locals and join the party.

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