Michelle Q asked:
My husband and I want to travel to France what is the most economical way to do this?
My husband and I want to travel to France what is the most economical way to do this?
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What is the best way to visit France and Italy?5 comments to What is the best way to visit France and Italy? |
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I went to Italy France two years ago, before our USD took such a beating. Are you sure you want to go and get so much less for your dollar?
Are you a very young married couple? I ask because you may want to really cut costs by ‘roughing’ it in Hostels?
If you are moderately well set, own a home…It’s possible you would want to trade houses with a family there? If the schedule works out where they come here at the same time you go there? Traveling back and forth between the countries is a snap.
Planning ahead can save you in regards to air fare. I hear there are some good deals before the holidays, or after? For me, there were vehicles at my disposal, but really there is no reason to rent a car, the public transportation is good. Unless you want to go 150 mph on Italy’s Autostrada?
I was fortunate, I had a friend who owned a summer home in Nice, but nice hotels are not cheap in France, better in Italy.
Finally – since u have not given me much to go on -
For a middle-class couple, two weeks in Euro, should run you a minimum of $7,500…that is figuring in your flight, a ‘decent’ place to stay, food, and a few souvenirs. If I am underestimating your financial output (you give me no clues), then you can easily spend 10K and have a good time as long as you do not walk up the steps of the Casino in youknowwhere. I hope this has been ‘some’ help, feel free to ask what you want.
Motorbikes are always a good choice. Not the cheapest, but its the best way to do it to really experience the countries. Especially France.
I really wouldn’t recommend a package type trip. All you ever see with those is the tourist traps!
for accomodation, you can try this if this is your kind of accommodation and discovering :
and I think it’s good to rent a car.
for transportation get a multi country pass from. For hotels, check out Hotelclub.com. Don’t rent a car.
If you are on the young side, I think that Eurail passes would get you around France and Italy quite economically and conveniently. I also recommend that you buy a guide such as ‘Let’s Go to Europe!’, ‘Let’s Go to France’, ‘Let’s Go to Italy’ or Fodor’s guide to places in Europe. They will outline some affordable hotels and hostels no matter which way you decide to get around. If you travel by rail, it might be useful to keep in mind that the majority of places of interest to tourists are situated in or near the centre of the town, which is the old town part. Railway stations can be found in the centre of most of the major cities in Europe. Other sites are accessible by public transit such as the metro. A general map of the central portion of the major cities, if it outlines the main areas or attractions, can be more useful than a map that shows every street, since it is easy to get lost in the small details.
I think the site might at least be worth a visit.