Neo
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Im off on my first holiday abroad with my girlfriend. Was wondering if anyone can give any advice.
Going to paris so what should we do ? Sights that have to be seen at day/night etc ? Eating out ? How much is it and what customs are there i.e. tipping etc ?
And how hard/easy is it to use the underground there as we are flying in and have travel passes for the week ?
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Ash_EP3
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1. Ensure you have enough cash
2. Ensure you have a plan of action in case anything goes wrong (e.g. you loose your wallet)
3. Make sure you have a way of contacting someone you know - although be careful the cost of calls/texts is insane (me and my girlfriend ran up £1500 between us  )
In terms of what to see - Eifel Tower (obviously), arte de triumph(sp)
Oh and lots of kissing (kiss everyone you meet )
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Charlotte
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The eiffel tower at day and night is just spectacular.
The lourve (sp) is really nice at night
When all the city is lit up and the fountains are lit up aswel its really romantic to just walk around.
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willay
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take ear plugs
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Neo
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ear plugs will? Why so ?
Yeah lots and lots of walking is planned. A day to the 2 disney parks also. Main aim to relax and let her do a bit of shopping.
Like i said what about restaurants ? How much should i make sure i have to spend for 6 days (only really food and drink) and are there any customs i.e. tip is 5% ?
Also things to do if the weather is crap ?
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Iain M
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Eat at the smaller cafes as its a hell of a lot cheaper than high street places.
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Charlotte
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i think out there the tip is added to the bill but dont quote me on that
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Neo
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oh ok cool, i know some places your expected to know how much to pay etc.
Like i said how much is it to eat out for dinner ?
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Ash_EP3
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quote:
Originally posted by Neo
oh ok cool, i know some places your expected to know how much to pay etc.
Like i said how much is it to eat out for dinner ?
All depends on the following:
- How much you have to eat?
- Where you go?
- Tips?
I'd take about 50/60 euro's (£40-£47) at least
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Neo
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yeah well i have 120 per day so should be fine for me and the missus 
thats cool then, will be eating in small cafes, her appetite isnt ever massive and if we have something nice for brunch then we wont need much during the day i guess 
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mattk
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Ive just come home from Cyprus FUCK ME its dear!
we took £900 and brought back 80p thats for 2 weeks Half board so thats not having to buy brekkie or tea, we arnt heavy drinkers on holiday either
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quote:
Originally posted by Neo
ear plugs will? Why so ?
when shes too much to handle.
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Neo
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Fucking LOL
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jacko198
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
Ive just come home from Cyprus FUCK ME its dear!
we took £900 and brought back 80p thats for 2 weeks Half board so thats not having to buy brekkie or tea, we arnt heavy drinkers on holiday either
WTF did you buy?!!? 
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mattk
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nothing! its 3.50 euros a pint, a fish and chips for dinner is 7.50 euros and its just all added up, we did one jeep day trip wich was 50 each
shockingly dear
AND, deisel over there is 1.27 euros (not that I had to buy any, I just realised its as bad there as here )
[Edited on 17-07-2008 by mattk]
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Tommy L
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I spent 550 in a week in magaluf this year 
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jacko198
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Im taking £500 for a week in malta next week, so i hope thats going to be enough
Girlfriend is taking the same
She spent £500 in 2 weeks in cyprus last year
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