We're Going to Paris! (July 29th - August 6th, 2024)

*This trip is hosted by Budget Travelers United, Events By Vic, and the following DC-area Meetup.com groups:

The DMV Socialites: https://www.meetup.com/the-dmv-socialites/

The DMV Singles: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-sjxzynmz/

The DMV Entrepreneurs: https://www.meetup.com/the-dmv-entrepreneurs/

Brooke D., Senior Sales Manager from On Location, the Official Hospitality Partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and Regina D., long-time DC-area French Teacher & Expert on French Culture, are also helping to plan and coordinate this exciting trip :-)

Join us for an 8 night, 9-day getaway to Paris, France for the 2024 Summer Olympics! We will be in France Monday, July 29th - Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

In addition to enjoying Olympic events, we will also explore French art, history, music, cuisine, nightlife, festivals, the performing arts, fashion, architecture, and modern culture.

Members and guests of The DMV Socialites, The DMV Singles, and The DMV Entrepreneurs of Meetup.com, along with registrants from Evenbrite.com and Facebook, are welcome to attend.

*All expenses - including airfare, ground transportation, lodging, food, activities, and entertainment - are the sole financial responsibility of each traveler.

*The description in the Paris Itinerary below has been shortened so that it is not so lengthy on this page. To encourage serious RSVPs, the exact locations, addresses and websites of the activities, experiences, and venues that we will enjoy in Framce will only be shared with those who register and pay in advance the mandatory Travel Service Fee in to attend this trip. To see all Professional Travel Services provided to those who pay the required Travel Service Fee: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/travel-service-fee-for-paris-what-is-covered-tickets-640175711787

Tentative Schedule for Paris:

Day 1: Arrival and Seeing Paris’ “International Symbol” (Mon., July 29th)

Day 2: City Tour, Men's Football, & Parisian Nightlife (Tues., July 30th)

Day 3: Palaces, Gardens & Nightlife (Wed., July 31st)

Day 4: “International Symbol,” Cathedrals, & Lakeya’s Birthday! (Aug. 1st)

Day 5: Shop, Climb Monuments, “Beach Trip” & Dinner Show (Aug. 2nd)

Day 6: Stair Climb to Historic Sites, Cafe Hop, & Nightlife (Aug. 3rd)

Day 7: Museums, Dinner Cruise & Nightlife (Aug. 4th)

Day 8: Black History Tour, Festival, Shazi's Birthday, & Last Night! (Aug. 5th)

Day 9: Say au revoir to Paris and return home. (Tues., Aug. 6th)

Note: This itinerary can be customized based on people's interests and preferences. At no point in time is anyone required to do any or all activities in this agenda. Also, it is crucial to book accommodation and activities well in advance, as Paris will be very busy during the Olympics, and it is one of the top travel destinations in the world.

*To attend this trip, all attendees are required to register and pay in advance the one-time Travel Service Fee (TSF). This fee is 50% refundable through June 15, 2024, should you need to cancel your travel plans after paying this fee. To receive this partial refund, you must notify Events By Vic in writing by 6/15/24 that you can no longer attend the trip.

Deadlines for Trip Registration and Travel Service Fee Payments:

Early Bird Deadline: Saturday, May 20, 2023, for a TPF of $25.00

2nd Early Bird Deadline: Friday, June 30, 2023 for a TPF of $50.00

Year Out Deadline: Sunday, July, 30, 2023 for a TPF of $75.00

July 31 - October 30, 2023 for a TPF of $100.00

October 31, 2023 - December 30, 2023 for a TPF of $125.00

December 31, 2023 - January 31, 2024 for a TPF of $150.00

February 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 for a TPF of $175.00

April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 for a TPF of $200.00

July 1, 2024 - July 22, 2024 for a TPF of $225.00

*The Travel Service Fees (TSFs) listed above are per person.

*Be sure to attend our online and in-person events from May 2023 through July 2024 as we prepare for this amazing adventure :-) Those who pay the Travel Service Fee are also invited to join our WhatsApp Group Chat to get acquainted with others going to France :-)

We hope to see you in Paris!