TRAVEL DEAL OF THE WEEK | EUROPE
Tour a romantic trifecta: Paris, Florence, Venice
Explore the boulevards of Paris, along with the canals of Venice and the museums of Florence, on a seven-night package that visits three of Europe's most romantic cities.
The deal: The package, which starts at $1,590 per person, double occupancy, is available from Nov. 1 to March 31 and includes air transportation from Los Angeles to Paris on Air France, three nights in Paris, two nights in Venice, Italy, and two nights in Florence, Italy. Travelers also receive breakfast daily, air transportation from Paris to Venice, first-class train transportation from Venice to Florence, a Seine River cruise in Paris, a gondola ride in Venice and return air transportation from Florence to Los Angeles.
The hotels: The deal by La Jolla-based Adventure Vacations includes stays at Hotel Cecilia in Paris, www.hotel-cecilia.fr; Hotel Domus in Florence, www.domusflorentiahotel.com; and Hotel Castello, www.hotelcastello.it, or Hotel Locanda Remedio in Venice.
Details: Airport taxes of $140 per person are not included; packages are based on availability and may not be booked during the Christmas holidays. Info and reservations: (800) 600-5587 or (858) 459-1065.
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