{"id":1784,"date":"2016-06-17T18:45:02","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T18:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=1784"},"modified":"2016-06-17T18:45:02","modified_gmt":"2016-06-17T18:45:02","slug":"visiting-france-expectations-vs-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/visiting-france-expectations-vs-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting France: Expectations vs reality"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bonjour!<\/em>\u00a0So you\u2019re considering France as your next holiday destination. You\u2019re certainly not alone. The European country is visited by millions of happy tourists every year, and it can be one of the greatest vacations you\u2019ll ever make.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To make that happen, though, you need to be prepared. Going in blindly can lead you to make common mistakes that will leave you feeling a little underwhelmed. That\u2019s not to say you won\u2019t still have a great time. Nonetheless, you should seek maximum enjoyment. Avoiding those basic errors will help you do just that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expectation: Paris To Be The Best.
\nReality: France Is Littered With Beautiful Place<\/b><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s only natural to place Paris at the top of your bucket list. After all, you\u2019ve seen the city of love in a million different films, and it always looks amazing. It would be a disservice to suggest that the capital isn\u2019t great. But there are plenty of other places to visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

France is home to dozens of quaint villages, while the towns of Bordeaux, Lyon and Nice are all fantastic destinations. If you\u2019re only visiting France, then you will want to see Paris for the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. In truth, though, you could experience the best of the capital in one day. As long as you know <\/span>how to get around the country on holiday<\/span><\/a>, you should base yourself somewhere else and use Paris as an excursion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, if you are only going for a weekend, Paris is probably the place to be. If you\u2019re going for a week or longer, though, you should make the best of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expectation: All-Inclusive Is King Ultimate Luxury.
\nReality: Privacy Rules<\/b><\/p>\n

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Going on holiday is a wonderful chance to do something out of the norm. The thought of staying in a big family hotel might sound like the perfect way to do this. This is especially true when you go all-inclusive. However, there are better options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it; you\u2019ll be looking to eat out and enjoy the local attractions. So an all-inclusive deal doesn\u2019t offer value for money. Meanwhile, it\u2019s harder to relax when you are surrounded by hundreds of other people. <\/span>Exclusive luxury properties<\/span><\/a> afford a sense of style and privacy to make the French adventure feel far more enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n

As with all major decisions, a little thinking goes a long way. Do the research to find the right option for your family and you\u2019ll be just fine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expectation: Being Spontaneous Is Best.
\nReality: Poor Planning Could Cost You<\/b><\/p>\n

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France is a vibrant country and has plenty of attractions to offer. However, there will be plenty of other visitors sharing the destination with you. So you need to be organised. <\/span><\/p>\n

Booking attractions early can save money while avoiding the disappointment of missing out. Furthermore, this planning will ensure that you <\/span>pack the appropriate items<\/span><\/a> for those adventures too. Once you start this research, you\u2019ll naturally learn to think about other logistical items such as transport. <\/span><\/p>\n

A little spontaneity can take your holiday to the next level. But a rough itinerary is vital if you want to pack everything into the trip. After all, you might not get another chance to visit. This is the only way to know you\u2019ve made the most of it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bonjour! So you\u2019re considering France as your next holiday destination. You\u2019re certainly not alone. The European country is visited by millions of happy tourists every year, and it can be one of the greatest vacations you\u2019ll ever make.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1785,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[950,1017,905,1018,110],"class_list":["post-1784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-travel","tag-destination","tag-france","tag-luxury-travel","tag-paris","tag-travel-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1784"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1784\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1788,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1784\/revisions\/1788"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}