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Think Paris
City of Lights
Have a summer romance with Paris! The most romantic city in the world is also one of the most outrageously fun cities for students. Although it is famous for shopping and romance, you don't have to have a mega shopping addiction or a significant other to enjoy Paris. The influx of immigrants from Africa and Asia has added even more depth to Paris, and now, more than ever, young Parisians are looking forward to meeting you.
How are you going to get there?
Think a flight to Paris might be too expensive? That's not the case! Check out these great STA travel deals on airfare. Depending on your departure city, a direct flight to Paris will take around 7-11 hours.
| Departure City | Price* |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | from $728 |
| Seattle | from $935 |
| Minneapolis | from $735 |
| Washington, D.C. | from $781 |
| New York City | from $650 |
| Detroit | from $735 |
| *Prices shown are per person and do not include US- and foreign government-imposed taxes and fees associated with travel, which can be up to an additional $400 per round-trip ticket. Seats are limited and may not be available on all dates and flights. All prices are subject to change without notice. |
One of the most exciting yet intriguing fads to sweep Paris is Tecktonik dance. Nightclubs in Paris are crammed with people dancing in what looks like retro vogue'ing, only much faster and set to techno music. When you see Parisian youth performing this kind of dance on the side of the street, especially in the Menilmontant district, the words "culture shock" will definitely spring to mind. Learn how to dance Tecktonik and bring it to the U.S. You never know, it may catch on?
Don't see your departure city on that list? Not to worry! You can search your departure city and individual dates by clicking the orange button below.
Where are you going to stay?
Ok, so the flight's covered. Now, we have to think about where you're going to crash. Chances are, after miles of sightseeing you're going to be interested in one thing only... a bed. Hostels are perfect for that.
Not exactly sure what hostels are? Well, hostels are communal accommodations geared toward those travelers who want to sleep on the cheap. You can get a private room in some hostels, but accommodation is usually dormitory style with several beds to a room, sometimes co-ed. Bathrooms and showers are usually shared among several rooms. Many hostels offer additional amenities such as a communal kitchen, lockers or baggage storage, Internet, TV lounge, or a tour desk.
If you're having bad flashbacks of freshman year in the dorms, then you probably prefer hotels. Hotels vary around the world and most are much smaller than hotels that you are familiar with in the U.S. If you're looking for something with all the amenities of an American hotel, then you need to choose at least a 3-Globe hotel. You can search STA Travel's wide variety of accommodations by clicking the orange button below.
What do you want to do?
It's no secret that the dollar is struggling against currencies like the Euro. Obviously, that makes it even more difficult for American travelers to explore and experience everything full throttle. Check out our solution.
| Try This | Price* |
|---|---|
| EuroStar Paris- London | from $55 |
| France Pass | from $191 |
| Pastry and Chocolate Walking Tour | from $133/person |
| *Prices shown are per person and do not include US- and foreign government-imposed taxes and fees associated with travel. Seats are limited and may not be available on all tours. All prices are subject to change without notice. |
Tours! Taking a tour that is booked before you leave helps you stay at ease when you cross the pond and start burning through your travel funds. Tours are guided by experts, and help you experience a little of the road less traveled. If you're feeling confident, and would like to explore on your own, STA Travel offers great discounts on rail. STA Travel's favorite deal is the Eurostar from Paris to London, which takes a little over two hours. Check out our suggestions here, or search for more tours with the orange button below.
More Information
To read up on all the latest events in Paris, visit our travel guide section, linked just below. There, you will find great up-to-date events to help make Paris one of the most memorable trips of your life.
Also, you can check out STA's student travel community, STA Travelers, to see videos, photos and blogs written by fellow students who have been there, done that.
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*Additional taxes/fees: sample fares posted on www.statravel.com are per person and include the booking fee. Fares are subject to additional charges including, but not limited to: September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00 for each flight segment originating at a U.S. airport; Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, depending on itinerary; Federal Segment Fees of $3.50 per segment; and foreign and U.S. Government-imposed charges of up to $400 per international round-trip flight, depending on routing and destination. STA Travel is the world's largest student, youth and budget travel organization specializing in cheap flights, hotels and hostels, student travel insurance, and the International Student ID Card (ISIC).
