The "City of Light" continues to be a mecca for travelers seeking romance and culture. There is perhaps no more iconic destination spot than the incomparable Paris, with its poet's heart, wealth of art and history, divine cuisine and unbeatable grandeur.
The mood of the city changes depending on the season, and in May, the city is in love. The weather is still cool enough so that those staying in some historic hotels will not mourn the lack of air conditioning, while the streets fill up with lovers, flowers and music. While it's true that this is also one of the busiest times of year, it does well to remember there is a reason for this: this magnificent metropolis awakes and blooms after winter, showing off its famed gardens.
Summers in Paris can be oppressively hot, inciting Parisians to flee the city for cooler, coastal climates. In October, the locals are back, but the dense crowds of tourists will be gone and the remaining guests experience the city in a more personal way. At this time of the year, there is something easier about sinking into the true, everyday Paris. Perhaps most importantly, it is officially the off-season so travel costs have dropped considerably.
Celebrate the holidays in the brightest city of the world, by visiting Paris in the winter. The streets, storefronts, hotels and restaurants are bedecked for Christmas festivities, and the result is pure magic. The whole city blazes with lights, snow falls over the Seine. Never have hot chocolate and croissants tasted so good. In fact, the holidays inspire the city to turn out its most delectable feasts. The colder weather offers the perfect excuse to take advantage of the world-class shopping and charming Christmas markets, so that travelers may indulge day and night.
