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The GSBA invites you to join the Journey of a
Lifetime!
Presents
The Best of Paris
The Best of
Paris
with the Greater Seattle Business
Association
August 27
–
September 2,
2006
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Per person,
GSBA member:
$1,480*
Add-on options
Non-member: $1,680
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Your
GSBA Best of Paris journey includes: |
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A smart, well-traveled Journey
Out guide dedicated to making the art, history and culture of France come
alive for you ● GSBA Welcome Reception ● 6 nights in a three-star hotel ●
All your breakfasts ● Two fabulous dinners ● Exquisite sunset dinner
cruise along the Seine ● A 3-day VIP museum pass good for over 70 museums
throughout Paris ● Meeting with the
French
Federation of Gay Business
● Airport transfers ● City of
Paris tour with a local guide ● Métro tickets ●
Two-day pass on the hop-on / hop-off tour bus ● History lectures,
orientation talks and language tips ● All group sightseeing tours,
admissions and more ● Itinerary subject to change |
* Plus one guest at the member price.
Price
quoted is per person, double occupancy.
Solo
travelers may choose single occupancy and pay an
additional $500.
Ask
about our free roommate matching service.
Itinerary
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Saturday,
Aug. 26 |
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Depart USA — Remember, due to the time difference,
you'll arrive in Europe the day after you leave the U.S. |
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Sunday |
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Arrive
in Paris |
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Morning & Afternoon |
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Arrive this
morning in one of the most beautiful cities in the world
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Paris. After clearing
customs, you will transfer to your hotel, located near the trendy gay
district, the Marais. Later today, enjoy a Welcome Reception hosted by the
GSBA Executive Board as we make a toast to “The City of Lights.” |
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Evening |
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Tonight, enjoy a
fabulous dinner with your fellow travelers. |
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Monday |
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La
Tour Eiffel |
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Morning |
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Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the hotel. |
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Afternoon |
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Truly one of
Europe’s great cities, with its sweeping grand boulevards, unique Left Bank
and majestic monuments, Paris has an appeal all its own. Our resident local
expert takes us down the Champs-Elysees to view the Arc de Triomphe, Place
de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower and the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of
Notre Dame. Later today, enjoy a special presentation from a member of the
French Federation of Gay Business as they discuss their organization and its
impact on gay and lesbian culture in Paris. The latter part of the day is at
leisure; perhaps relax in a sidewalk café or stroll through the bohemian
district of Montmartre. |
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Evening |
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This evening,
enjoy dinner your own. Your Tour Director will be happy to make suggestions.
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Tuesday |
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Ooh La-La |
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Morning |
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Enjoy breakfast in the hotel
before embarking on your day. |
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Afternoon |
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Today, you may choose to participate in two unusual, fun and very Parisian
adventures. First, a glamorous morning event: a live fashion show, complete
with champagne. Discover this season's au courant fashions
with the trendiest designers and their exceptional collections. The rest of
the day is at leisure to take in this unique city. |
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Evening |
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This evening you may choose to join us on an outing to the Left Bank for a
fabulous cabaret dinner at one of Paris’ oldest theatres. The hall was
designed by Gustave Eiffel and inaugurated in 1889 along with the Eiffel
Tower. You'll enjoy a sumptuous meal while being entertained in truly
Parisian style. |
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Wednesday |
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Ah, Paris |
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Morning |
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Enjoy a
leisurely breakfast in the hotel. |
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Afternoon |
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Today is
yours to explore Paris; your Tour Director will offer suggestions and also
provide you with a VIP, 3-day Museum Pass. You may choose an optional market
tour with an authored, professional chef, currently living in Paris, to
begin your morning together discussing Parisian food and recipes. |
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Evening |
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This evening
enjoy dinner on your own. |
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Thursday |
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Le Louvre
et Château de Versailles |
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Morning & Afternoon |
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After
breakfast, an exciting optional full day excursion is offered today, as we
combine the best of Art and Architecture. First, we visit The Louvre
with an expert local guide. In its successive architectural
metamorphoses, it has dominated central Paris since the late 12th century.
Built on the city's western edge, the original structure was gradually
engulfed as the city grew. The dark fortress of the early days currently is
home to some of the world’s great works, including the Mona Lisa.
Later, we take a short drive into the country to visit the impressive Palace
of Versailles. Built by King Louis XIV, enjoyed by Louis XV and paid for
with his life by Louis XVI, the palace became the envy of every other
European ruler. Our guided tour takes us through the State Apartments,
including the famous Gallery of Battles and Hall of Mirrors. You will be
amazed at the opulence of this great home. |
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Evening |
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This evening,
enjoy dinner on your own. |
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Friday |
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Dinner on
the Seine |
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Morning &
Afternoon |
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After breakfast,
an optional day trip is offered as you enjoy a short train ride of the
countryside on your way to see one of the most impressive Gothic churches in
France. This UNESCO World Heritage site was partly built starting in 1145,
and then reconstructed over a 26-year period. Chartres Cathedral is
adorned with fine sculptures from the middle of the 12th century,
magnificent 12th- and 13th-century stained-glass windows, a unique labyrinth
floor and the veil of the Virgin Mary, all in remarkable condition, combine
to make this church a masterpiece. |
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Evening |
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This evening,
you and your fellow travelers end the day with a romantic Seine River dinner
cruise against the backdrop of Paris’s glittering skyline.
Trés Fab! |
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Saturday |
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Au Revoir
et Merci! |
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Morning & Afternoon |
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This morning we
will transfer to the Paris airport as we bid
au revoir to beautiful Paris as we enjoy many wonderful memories of our
GSBA journey. |
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