tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post2726087096163226037..comments2023-11-02T04:16:46.990-04:00Comments on The Broke Socialite: Operation Oui Oui Begins (On A Budget, Of Course)!The Broke Socialitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15971694698434643865noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-47911764223586545092009-08-10T13:58:11.585-04:002009-08-10T13:58:11.585-04:00Before we went to NYC this year on vacation, we as...Before we went to NYC this year on vacation, we asked everybody we knew who lived in the Big Apple or went there frequently to suggest low-price eateries. I KNOW you know folks who've lived in, worked in, or have been to Paris, so put out the word that you'd like to hear where to eat on the cheap. We ended up making a spread sheet and even introduced the locals to places they'd never Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286388666154123354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-31522111766464377162009-08-10T13:56:11.556-04:002009-08-10T13:56:11.556-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286388666154123354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-24817742227637297992009-06-08T10:02:33.275-04:002009-06-08T10:02:33.275-04:00What fun! I've been to Paris a couple of time...What fun! I've been to Paris a couple of times. I spent a month there the winter before I moved to Atlanta. Let me know if you need any info or want to look through a gazillion pics.<br /><br />Losing weight before you go is a great idea because it is so easy to put on ten pounds from all the creme brulee, frites and bread and butter. And the wine!Babshttp://www.babsinblogland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-35533171727726748432009-06-05T14:04:41.501-04:002009-06-05T14:04:41.501-04:00How fun! I haven't been to Paris in almost 20...How fun! I haven't been to Paris in almost 20 years, but had a ball! I can only imagine how much fun it'll be for you and your honey.<br /><br />I went to China in November after saving for a year and a half. I was bound and determined to pay cash for everything - and I did. I was so "cash only" insistent that I didn't even take a cc with me. (Not very wise in hindsightNerd Girlhttp://nerdgirlms.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-36282207506547032612009-06-04T09:14:38.885-04:002009-06-04T09:14:38.885-04:00Good for you! Paris is fabulous, and I know you...Good for you! Paris is fabulous, and I know you'll lap up all the fabulosity it has to offer. Congrats on the WW, too! I've always found it's the best way to lose - and keep off - the pounds!Miss Pink Sliphttp://www.misspinkslip.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-22467889503224816532009-06-04T00:41:19.834-04:002009-06-04T00:41:19.834-04:00So excited for you and your husband! You will love...So excited for you and your husband! You will love, love, love Paris and everything the city has to offer!Miss Ali Dhttp://simplymissalid.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-68542172568952212532009-06-03T20:53:18.602-04:002009-06-03T20:53:18.602-04:00Kudos to you for the trip, your plan and your Weig...Kudos to you for the trip, your plan and your Weight Watchers "dates!" Love it! And, you're going to love Paris...<br /><br />Winks & Smiles,<br />WifeyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531001180084362992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-77751357747451359032009-06-03T11:01:08.470-04:002009-06-03T11:01:08.470-04:00I've been to Paris twice and both times it was...I've been to Paris twice and both times it was wonderful. The croissants, the sites, the shopping is fantastic. And...a little tip. If you try to speak a wee bit of french, you'd be surprised at how far that will get you. A little bonjour there, merci here will work wonders. After living in Europe for 5 years, I found the french to be extremely welcoming. Have fun and don't let the julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-45832293085468203412009-06-03T09:59:48.313-04:002009-06-03T09:59:48.313-04:00I've been to Paris and I love it. (The French...I've been to Paris and I love it. (The French...no so much however. LOL!)<br /><br />Robby handles the travel planning and before I met him all I needed was 14 day advance for buying my ticket so I will be reading and learning from you for sure!CreoleInDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191794698013658999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-67814447996570185512009-06-02T15:28:01.352-04:002009-06-02T15:28:01.352-04:00Thanks to everyone for the feedback and ideas!
Kee...Thanks to everyone for the feedback and ideas!<br />Keep 'em coming.The Broke Socialitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971694698434643865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-17532933645948097032009-06-02T15:24:21.838-04:002009-06-02T15:24:21.838-04:00You can absolutely do Paris on a budget. I highl...You can absolutely do Paris on a budget. I highly recommend tripadvisor.com for specifics on hotels, activities, etc. The forums there are good for that kind of info. Paris is wonderfully beautiful and you will have a great time.The Franco Fillehttp://thefrancofille.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-52817753609079352382009-06-02T15:12:26.021-04:002009-06-02T15:12:26.021-04:00Hi TBS!!! Sounds like a great plan for a fabulous...Hi TBS!!! Sounds like a great plan for a fabulous trip. A couple of ideas: I used Hotwire for my hotels in Europe last fall. They were great hotels at unbelievable prices. An added bonus is that you pay in USD versus Euro. I highly recommend it. <br /><br />If you have Hilton points it might be well worth it to stay there. The hotel is one block from the Eiffel Tower and staff is friendlyTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987166931050432997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-51538824605003867412009-06-02T14:43:25.600-04:002009-06-02T14:43:25.600-04:00Wow! How fabulous! I love that you have decided...Wow! How fabulous! I love that you have decided to pay cash for this trip. I'm excited for you! We plan to go to Europe also for our 20th anniversary in 2011. I can't wait to hear about your "budget-friendly", but FABULOUS adventures! Good luck with Weight Watchers!Erica Bunkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023668349294387098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-52245120551018919732009-06-02T11:00:35.510-04:002009-06-02T11:00:35.510-04:00Tre bien! We must chat during our next outing and ...Tre bien! We must chat during our next outing and I can give you the full 411 from our trip - we had a ball on budget!<br /><br />And I think it's fantastic that you & Mr.TBS hubby are doing WW together! Last year the Husband & I joined together and it was such a great bonding experience for us! We were able to encourage and support each other. I used to dread the weigh ins, but we My Inner Dialoguehttp://www.myinnerdialogue.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-36413450776552345602009-06-02T10:17:36.531-04:002009-06-02T10:17:36.531-04:00OMG, this is fabulous! I am so excited for you two...OMG, this is fabulous! I am so excited for you two. Your international experience together will exceed your wildest dreams. How romantic! And I give a standing ovation for paying cash for this trip. My husband Eric and I are on baby step 2 of the Dave Ramsey financial plan as we seek to live debt free. We have no credit cards and pay cash for everything. Can you imagine how much you will enjoy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-83517289207250686112009-06-02T10:15:24.389-04:002009-06-02T10:15:24.389-04:00Yeah! I'm way excited. I did a semester abroad in...Yeah! I'm way excited. I did a semester abroad in Paris many moons ago and had the best time. I returned sadely only for a day with my mom about 10 years ago and really need to get back there. Paris is magnificent and get ready to walk because I think that's the best way to truly visit. I think you guys are doing a great job with financially planning this vacation as of now. I generally use Honestnoreply@blogger.com