Bliss-ful "Fun-ducation" Photography & Wine Trips (2 dates)

March 19th - 24th, 2012 and October 5th - 10th, 2012

Springtime or Fall Foliage in Paris --Photography, Sights and Fun. Capture Paris in the Spring or Fall. Photography and instruction led by Anthony Bianciella (www.anthonybphotos.com)

Trip 1: Depart U.S. on March 19th. Depart Paris March 24, 2012  
Trip 2: Depart U.S. on October 5th. Depart Paris October 10th, 2012
(Choice to add on days in Burgundy or Provence)
(Flights to/from Paris and airport transfers not included)

• Full time guide and translation, and professional photographer accompanying group
• No buses. Small and private group events only!
• 4 nights lodging 3 star hotel
• 4 continental breakfasts per person
• 1 two hour privately guided walking tour of major Paris sites
• 1 wine and cheese course, with tastings
• 1 two hour privately guided walking tour of the Left Bank, followed by picnic lunch (weather permitting) and an optional photography session in the famed Luxembourg Gardens
• Visit to the Eiffel tower with professional photographer for photography session and choice of 3 portraits
• Champagne River Cruise
• Optional museum tour (admission included) or historical talk
• Two photography scavenger hunts with prizes for best photography!
• One 1 hour small group photography session. Sessions given each morning from 9-10am. Must sign up in advance. Space may be limited.
• Photography instruction for people who are interested in improving their photography or creating a photo book of their trip
• A DVD with slide show of our trip to Paris, taken by our professional photographer
• Packet of 10 metro passes (per adult)
• Additional private photo seesion and DVD of photos available to the first 25 purchasers at no extra cost

$3,200 per person, double occupancy
$3,500 single occupancy
Special rates for children sharing rooms with parents.
Contact Wendy for information and pricing for children 12 and under traveling with an adult.

All rates and participation are subject to Terms & Conditions

Bliss-ful Holiday Trip to Paris!

The best of both worlds: Getaway to Paris and stay home for the holidays!

December 20, 2012

• Choice of departure dates. Depart Paris for US before Christmas (Flights to/from Paris and airport transfers not included).
• 3 nights 3 star hotels
• Full time guide and translator
• No buses - Small group events!
• Breakfast each day
• PRIVATE Wine and Cheese tasting class
• Privately guided 2 hour walking tour of the major sights of Paris
• Privately guided 2 hour walking tour of the Christmas markets. Holiday wine and traditional holiday treats included!
• Pastry, Crepes and hot chocolate "event" in Paris! 2 hours of tastings and gourmet fun
• Christmas/Holiday Portrait (mini session & 3 professional portraits in Paris)
• Accompaniment during day by professional photographer
• DVD slideshow of Paris at Christmas, using photos from our trip
• Metro passes (10-pack)
• Champagne toast at the Eiffel Tower!
• Shopping and sightseeing guide along with specially prepared itinerary for independent
  sightseeing
• Travel planning/booking services

And plenty of time to SHOP for the holidays!

Price: $2,400 pp/double occupancy
Special rate of $1,000 for children 12 and under sharing a double room with their parents. Children receive special holiday gifts and treats!
$3,200 per person for single room occupancy

All rates and participation are subject to Terms & Conditions

Bliss-ful
Christmas in Paris:
Celebrate in Style!

December 20th, 2012

A personalized, custom itinerary for a very small group.

Depart US as early as December 20th, 2012. Depart Paris after Christmas. Choice of dates available.
(Flights to/from Paris and airport transfers not included)

Option to add on additional nights

Includes:

• 5 nights in luxury 4 star Left Bank Boutique hotels
• 5 buffet (or in room continental) breakfasts per person
• Full time private guide and event planner
• Custom designed privately guided orientation walking tour of major Paris sites followed by 3 course gastronomic lunch with wine pairings
• Privately guided personalized walking and shopping tour of the Christmas markets, along with treats and hot spiced wine
• Privately led pastry tour with plenty of tastings and hot chocolate! Visit the best pastry shops in Paris, as rated by our critic and recommended by French Vogue!
• Private professional photography session to create holiday portraits (5 prints and a DVD included)
• Evening wine bar crawl through the Left Bank –3 stops, 3 wines and amazing tapas!
• Visit and tour Notre Dame Christmas Eve or Day
• Ice Skating (weather permitting) in front of the Hotel de Ville in Paris!
• Special gourmet Christmas Eve dinner, 3 courses with specially chosen wines
• Christmas Day lunch at a Michelin starred restaurant
• Admission to the D’Orsay or Louvre Museums
• Option to attend a private 1 hour photography workshop
• Tickets for a Seine river cruise
• PLUS gifts for the kids and adults! The little ones get special stockings as well!
  

$4,600 per person, double occupancy (see costs below for a child in room)
$5,600 per person, single occupancy

All rates and participation are subject to Terms & Conditions

Rates for children sharing a double room with their parents range from $300-$1,900 depending upon age of child.  All children receive special holiday treats and gifts, and will have choice of separate, special child friendly activities.