Expert Vacation Planning Assistance

Welcome to Fletcher's France.  My name is Michael Fletcher, and I have traveled to Europe over 400 times in the past 25 years, both for business and pleasure, and I have been planning personal vacations since 1989.  As a professional in the airline industry and as a travel agent, l have assisted travelers in every detail of vacation planning.  From general advice on ground transportation, hotel and car rental reservations and more, I can provide expert knowledge in every aspect of vacation planning.  My clients will tell you that my expertise in European travel has proved invaluable to them over the years.  From hotel reservations to escorted Minivan Tours, I can assist you with every detail.  If you are planning a vacation soon, and you're a do-it-yourselfer, I hope you'll find these pages helpful.  If you have questions about the site, you can email me directly at michael@affordableplanet.com.

If you are in need of vacation planning assistance, my services are available for a small fee to assist you with every detail.  Send an email to travelassist@affordableplanet.com.  A flat fee, depending on the length and detail involved, is charged, and is easily payable through PayPal,  Typical fees range from $75-150 per vacation. If you are traveling to France and you are in need of expert assistance, send an email now, and get your vacation plans started.

First Time Visitors

Choosing a Hotel

Where to Eat

The Paris Metro

You can get answers to questions and see metro maps, plus a whole lot more, by visiting their website at www.ratp.fr. If you prefer, you can also visit a more limited English language version of the site by going to their English language site

Walking Tours - This Month's Pick

Packing

Money Talk

Before You Go

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Start by creating a check-off list of things you don't want to forget, and refer to this list right up to the point you're walking out the door:

Make a list of everything you want to pack, including toiletries (see helpful hints in the packing section);

Get your house ready for the trip.  Make a separate list of items you'll need to take care of, like stopping the paper or mail, finding someone to feed the fish, unplugging electronics in case there's a storm while you're away, provide a neighbor or relative with your contact information in case of an emergency;

Create a single list of important information to keep with you, in a safe, but separate place from your valuables, in case of an emergency.  This list should include Emergency phone numbers, traveler's check ID numbers, your passport number (and those in your party), US Embassy or Consulate Information, contact information for your bank or credit card issuers in case they're lost or stolen, airline ticket information, a local telephone number for your hotel, contact information for doctors or pharmacies if you are carrying prescription medication, and any other information you think you might need in an emergency. 

More Tips

Research and know how you can seek and pay for medical help should something occur while you're there;

Reconfirm any hotel and flight reservations 48 hours before you depart.  You can also reconfirm any other reservations, like restaurants or tours or train schedules, you plan to use while you're away;

Change some money so you'll arrive with some cash on hand.  France uses the European standard called the Euro.  You can typically change money while in the states at your local bank, an American Express Travel office, or at the Airport before you leave.  Thomas Cook is one of the largest providers of foreign money exchange in the U.S.

If you are traveling with a pet, be sure to visit our pet page for more information on traveling with your furry friends.

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