Month: February 2025

In spring 2024, my family and I visited Paris for six days. It was our first trip to Europe in six years, and our boys experienced it for the first time. Having never visited Paris, this was the last major European city on our bucket list. We found spring an ideal time to explore the city—the weather was pleasant, the crowds at major attractions were manageable, and accommodation prices were lower than during peak season. Rain was in the forecast most days, but it was generally a passing shower, which gave way to sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Low 60-degree temperatures made it ideal for walking around the city and exploring the beautiful and diverse neighborhoods that Paris is known for. Since it wasn’t peak season, award redemptions on American Airlines and Air France were plentiful and required relatively few miles compared to the summer. Here is a day-to-day breakdown