The City of Lights is notoriously romantic and expensive. Here are tips for a dreamy Paris honeymoon that won't leave you broke.
Travel during the shoulder season. You can save 10 percent or more on lodging if you travel in April, May, November or December.
Skip the breakfast upgrade. Hotels' continental breakfasts can cost up to $30 a person per day, which is a waste. Adorable patisseries are on every corner, and $10 will get you a couple of pastries and two creamy cups of cafe au lait. Which means more money for dinner!
Take the Metro. Dont' worry about a rental car, best used in the countryside, not the city or expensive taxicabs. The Metro train is easy to navigate and has stops near all the popular monuments. Buy a pack of tickets, and each one-way ride will cost about $1.65.
Visit websites first. Once you've decided what you want to do, hit an Internet cafe; some attractions and tours offer discounted rates you'll find only online.
Get your free on. Some of Paris' prettiest sights don't cost a thing. Wander past the Champs-Elysees, Luxembourg Gardens or Eiffel Tower.
Enjoy your honeymoon!!!
(Courtesy of Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, April 2010 edition)
