- Time Zone: London, Mountain Time + 7; Paris, Mountain Time + 8
- Packing: Pack light! 1 checked bag, 1 carry on limit! Leave room for souvenirs or pack a small duffel bag that could be checked/carried on for the return flights. There will be no opportunity to do laundry, however small item can always be washed in a sink. Bring BASIC clothing...i.e those you can wear more than once! A pair of jean can be worn three time with different shirts, You CAN wear the same shirt twice in one week, dress pants look good all the time...also, you don't need a different pair of shoes for each outfit. One good pair of COMFORTABLE walking shoes and maybe one dressier pair of shoes are fine.
- If you pack toiletries put them in a plastic bag so they don't leak...use travel sizes ONLY. We won't be gone that long! Also, if you carry on toiletries, makeup, lotion, etc...it needs to fit in a ziplock bag for security.
- Make sure you pick up plug adaptors if you need to charge ANYTHING (cameras, phones, computers) or use a curler or blow drier. London: 240V, 50Hz; Paris: 220V, 50Hz
- Ladies, please do not carry large purses. Make sure you have a good purse with a good closure to discourage pickpockets.
- Make sure your ATM cards work overseas, your traveler's checks are ordered in time and your credit cards will be widely accepted. Visa and Mastercard are accepted worldwide. Discover and American Express not so much...
- If you get pre-paid phone cards make sure they will work overseas! Not all do!
- Make sure you have enough money! You need to put aside approximately $2-4/day for tips to our guide and bus driver. You can give this to me in advance or at the end.
- Make sure your first and last names match EXACTLY on both the passports and explorica account. If they don't, you aren't who you say you are and we could have problems...
- The drinking ages are as follows: London - 18; Paris - 16 and they don't adhere to these ages. If I catch you, you are in trouble and are going home. Let's have NO problems.
- IMPORTANT: I need from EVERYBODY a photocopy of your passport and ID, your medical history, allergies, and copies of ANY PRESCRIPTION drugs you may have with you. This is to keep problems from arising if questions are asked or something gets lost.
- If you have certain food allergies I need copies of this as well and it is your responsibility to contact the airlines for special foods for inflight meals.
- Exchange Rate Link, as promised: Please watch and find the best rates if this concerns you. It fluctuates daily and most banks, if given enough notice, will watch for the best exchange rates for you as well.
Please DO NOT hesitate to get hold of me with any questions you may have! The more cooperation we have early on, the smoother this will all come together! Thanks!
