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Our
chic Channel itinerary suggestion starts in
London, where you'll likely land at Heathrow
Airport and be taken by a private car to the
exclusive neighborhood of Chelsea, between the
Thames and King's Road in the western heart
of the city. You will be warmly welcomed at
myhotel Chelsea, a posh postmodern boutique
carved into a vintage edifice, offering a renowned
wellness center, hip bar and restaurant, and
beautiful rooftop conservatory with views north
to Hyde Park and south to the River.
 Your
accommodations here include a widescreen TV
and personalized DVD library, and your choice
of pillows for your comfort. You will enjoy
three nights in London, and one of your mornings
will feature an invigorating body scrub and
massage and recovery flights of fruit and vegetable
juices.
While
in London, you can enjoy any number of traditional
pubs, modern bars, and exciting fusion restaurants,
and see the famous sights - the Tower of London,
the bridges,  Big
Ben, and the many gardens and parks. You will
also be ideally positioned for the upscale shops
and art galleries of Chelsea and Kensington.
On one night either here or in Paris, we will
arrange perfect seats for you at a musical,
straight play, or opera, and you can connect
this evening with an equally hip, artistic meal-
try The Sugar Club in London or the Buddha Bar
in Paris, the current dining epicenters for
late nightlife.
You'll
exit England by boarding a shining Eurostar
train, which will whisk you to Paris in two
and a half hours at speeds in excess of 180
miles per hour, right under the English channel
by means of the amazing Chunnel. Personal service
will greet you in first class seating, and a
train representative will help you get your
luggage right to the door of you limo as you
emerge in Paris.  Your
destination here is the magnificent new George
V Four Seasons, in one of the best locations
in the City of Lights, south of the Arc de Triomphe,
and commanding perfect views of the Eiffel Tower
across the Seine. Open the shutters to your
private balcony overlooking the city, relax
in your oversized quarters and bed, and spend
another spa morning in the acclaimed center
here. A great variety of experiences are yours
during your four days and nights in France -
museums, restaurants, shops, daytrips to surrounding
villages and chateaux, and Seine cruises are
favorites.
 On
such a healthful and restorative journey, one
element not to be missed is a market morning
among the flowers, vegetables, cheeses, and
fresh seafood offered to the Parisians and their
visitors. A wonderful way to experience the
intricacies of the French market is with a local
expert, and for this purpose we propose a full
day of shopping and cooking with a delightful
chef of The International Kitchen, living
and working in Paris. She will take just the
two of you to shop for ingredients in the morning,
and then welcome you into her home off the Champs-Elysées
to lead the preparation of a multi-course meal
in the afternoon, complete with wines, recipes
for you to take home, and - most importantly
- friendship and hospitality. This will sweetly
seal a perfect escape, and you'll fly home from
Paris relaxed, cultured, and well-fed!
Who
will enjoy this trip:
Couples looking for total relaxation and spa-oriented
recovery after their wedding. Those who revel
in nightlife, theater, and fine cuisine. Honeymooners
seeking personal service and ultimate pampering.
Who
should avoid this trip:
Travelers seeking a one-country focus, or who
have more time to explore countryside spots
in addition to the cities. Those with a shorter
timeframe but also a more modest budget. Couples
more interested in history than modernity.
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