Is the Moulin Rouge Too Touristy? Our Honest Review of Paris’ Most Famous Show
We enjoyed a quintessential tourist night in Paris, starting with a 15-minute Metro ride to Montmartre. After a fantastic pork belly dinner at Le Sanglier Bleu, we experienced the Moulin Rouge cabaret. Our champagne tickets secured front-row center seats for a spectacular revue of dance and acrobatics.
What to know when flying intra Europe’s low cost carriers: Palermo to Paris on Transavia
To maximize our 18-hour Paris layover, we booked a Transavia flight from Palermo to Orly. Despite the narrow 29-inch seat pitch and extra fees for carry-ons, the flight was punctual and convenient. It’s a solid, affordable choice for regional travel given there is no high-speed rail option.
Boutique Business Class: Our Honest Review of La Compagnie from Newark to Paris
For E’s milestone birthday, we planned a 10-night trip to Southern Italy, repositioning through Newark to fly La Compagnie business class. While the "Lounge & Co" at EWR was disappointing, the on-board experience featured standard lie-flat seats, high-speed Wi-Fi, and excellent French cuisine. Despite small glassware and limited wine, the $2,400 round-trip price made it a fantastic, high-value alternative to legacy carriers for crossing the Atlantic.
Marriott vs. European Boutiques: When is the Points Redemption Actually Worth It?
On our trip to Paris and Naples, I utilized Marriott Bonvoy points for redemptions averaging 50,000 points per night. I found great value in the central locations and excellent breakfasts. Highlights included receiving a "courtesy room" for a post-flight nap in Paris and enjoying rooftop views in Naples.
25 Minutes vs. 2 Hours: Why You Should Enter the Louvre from Underground
Learning from our past "zombie-like" visit, we booked timed tickets a day after arrival. We recommend using the faster underground mall entrance to bypass long pyramid lines.
Primeclass Lounge Paris Orly: La Compagnie and Priority Pass
This Orly Airport lounge offers self-serve spirits, decent buffet breakfast, and excellent tarmac views. Though missing wine, it remains a solid Priority Pass option that outperforms standard American domestic lounges.