Preparing for your Paris adventure is serious; it can be a challenge and fun. Whether you're a solo traveler, going with friends or family, or even accompanying a group of students, these Parisian insights will be useful. The cost of your flight, your group size, and passport and related issues will be looked at in an attempt to prepare for your Paris adventure.

As an American in Paris, you will be given insights on selecting a hotel, shopping, money issues, Parisian culture, and mores. You will also be advised of possible pitfalls to avoid.

In addition, these insights are often interactive. The Useful Vocabulary and Discovery sections entice you to participate more fully in the adventure--all to make your trip more meaningful than it would otherwise be.