You are here: Work with frugal first class travelOn the way to CassisFrugal First Class Travel is an experiential travel blog, specialising in Europe. I am also the founder of the rapidly growing France Travel Planning Facebook group.When you work with me, you are working with a mature professional with 30+ years of successful professional work experience.Over the years, I have learned to spend less and travel more.  I’ve learned to find authentic hotels and experiences that don’t break the bank, avoid the queues and fine the true heart and soul of very destination I choose to...…You are here: Work with frugal first class travelOn the way to CassisFrugal First Class Travel is an experiential travel blog, specialising in Europe. I am also the founder of the rapidly growing France Travel Planning Facebook group.When you work with me, you are working with a mature professional with 30+ years of successful professional work experience.Over the years, I have learned to spend less and travel more.  I’ve learned to find authentic hotels and experiences that don’t break the bank, avoid the queues and fine the true heart and soul of very destination I choose to...WW…

You are here: Tea time in Paris: Hotel Bristol afternoon tea reviewHi Frugalistas!  A Paris afternoon tea is one of my favorite things to do in Paris – I love tea time in Paris.  And based on the feedback and comments in my France Travel Planning Facebook group (you can join here if you aren’t a member), I’m not the only one.  On my recent trip I decided I needed another tea time in Paris.  Based on a group member’s recommendation I decided the Hotel Bristol afternoon tea would be the one.I always book my afternoon tea in Paris, because high tea in Paris is a...…You are here: Tea time in Paris: Hotel Bristol afternoon tea reviewHi Frugalistas!  A Paris afternoon tea is one of my favorite things to do in Paris – I love tea time in Paris.  And based on the feedback and comments in my France Travel Planning Facebook group (you can join here if you aren’t a member), I’m not the only one.  On my recent trip I decided I needed another tea time in Paris.  Based on a group member’s recommendation I decided the Hotel Bristol afternoon tea would be the one.I always book my afternoon tea in Paris, because high tea in Paris is a...WW…

You are here: Best London walks: a Westminster walkHi Frugalistas!  London is not necessarily known as one of the best walking cities in Europe – with its fabulous underground train network and huge crowds, walking is not always seen as the best way to get around London.  But when we visited London in the summer of 2019 we discovered one London walk that was well worth the effort.  Our Westminster walk proved to be one of the best London walks, and if you read on, you will see why. Photo credit: CanvaOn your London Westminster walk you will enjoy:Allow a minimum of 2hrs...…You are here: Best London walks: a Westminster walkHi Frugalistas!  London is not necessarily known as one of the best walking cities in Europe – with its fabulous underground train network and huge crowds, walking is not always seen as the best way to get around London.  But when we visited London in the summer of 2019 we discovered one London walk that was well worth the effort.  Our Westminster walk proved to be one of the best London walks, and if you read on, you will see why. Photo credit: CanvaOn your London Westminster walk you will enjoy:Allow a minimum of 2hrs...WW…

You are here: Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals 2022 are here!Hi Frugalistas and France Travel Planners!  Are you planning on travelling in 2023 and beyond?  Travel is definitely back if flights and hotel bookings are anything to go by and prices are high.  This means a good deal can’t be passed up on, can it? As always, travel companies have saved their best deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the savings are generous.  Here are my top picks for this year.Small group tour operator LivTours is offering 20% off all their tours.  LivTours are restricted to a...…You are here: Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals 2022 are here!Hi Frugalistas and France Travel Planners!  Are you planning on travelling in 2023 and beyond?  Travel is definitely back if flights and hotel bookings are anything to go by and prices are high.  This means a good deal can’t be passed up on, can it? As always, travel companies have saved their best deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the savings are generous.  Here are my top picks for this year.Small group tour operator LivTours is offering 20% off all their tours.  LivTours are restricted to a...WW…

You are here: Le Meurice afternoon tea: it’s tea time in ParisHi Frugalistas!  If you’ve been following frugal first class travel for a while you will know I love afternoon tea.  The first time I treated myself to afternoon tea in Paris it was at Le Meurice.  At that time I thought the Le Meurice afternoon tea was possibly the best tea time in Paris.  And it was certainly one of the best Paris Instagram spots Fast forward seven years, and Mr frugalfirstclass and I decided a check in was required.  Was it still the best afternoon tea in Paris?The stunning dining...…You are here: Le Meurice afternoon tea: it’s tea time in ParisHi Frugalistas!  If you’ve been following frugal first class travel for a while you will know I love afternoon tea.  The first time I treated myself to afternoon tea in Paris it was at Le Meurice.  At that time I thought the Le Meurice afternoon tea was possibly the best tea time in Paris.  And it was certainly one of the best Paris Instagram spots Fast forward seven years, and Mr frugalfirstclass and I decided a check in was required.  Was it still the best afternoon tea in Paris?The stunning dining...WW…