Paris

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Time & Place luxury vacation rentals are the perfect choice for families. With far more room and amenities like gourmet kitchens and outdoor space, the benefits of renting a vacation home far outweigh those of a booking a traditional hotel. Add a local Concierge that can do everything from personalizing itineraries to arranging reservations or transportation; your next family vacation could be one you talk about for years to come.

Here are our picks for unforgettable luxury travel destinations for families:

The Time & Place Concierge staff has their fingers on the pulse of foodie culture in premier destinations around the world. We invite you to indulge in the latest crazes to hit the restaurant scene from chic Paris to sunny Fire Island.

Spring is that off-the-shoulder number by Olyana Sergeenko, red roses in rack and rows; its the snow-drop daisies of Chanels newest line. Its like Marimekko after months of prison drabs. In the gardens of Versailles, its carpet of anemone tucked between newly greening-up boxwood; its the sun-warmed play of a thousand fountains in a hundred little bouquets lined with fresh clusters of violets.

The 20 arrondissements of Paris unfurl in a clockwise spiral, revealing a particular personality and style as each new neighborhood unveils itself. Navigating the arrondissements can be a bit tricky if youre not a frequent visitor to the City of Light, but Time & Place makes it easy to familiarize yourself with what each arrondissement has to offer. Use this guide to plan your daily itinerary or to discover which Time & Place luxury vacation rental is the perfect fit for you.

Cupids signature day, St. Valentines, should be full of Cupidian heroics and free of family drama especially if you and your special someone are spending it in Paris. Of course, its your Paris concierge who is tasked with the Olympic job of curating the perfect French Valentines Day. Heres a sampling of five hand-picked experiences we can arrange to make your Paris Valentine a memory second only to the day you felt the sweet sting of Cupids arrow:

This February, the eyes of the world will be fixed on one place. Our attention is riveted as competitors descend from all over the globe, bringing years of training to bear in a crescendo of skill and daring. Were talking of course about – Paris Fashion Week where Olympians of style go head to head on fashions most colossal of catwalks. Weve put together a fashion-themed itinerary so fabulous that fashionistas everywhere will be tossing over their Manolo Blahniks just for a shot at it:

Paris is, without a doubt, the most romantic city ever. So imagine the look on your loves face when you surprise him or her with a visit to this City of Light and Love for Valentines Day! Those that enjoy the thrill of spontaneity will delight in the experience of whisking their partner away for an amazing trip, while those whose significant others might want to have a hand in planning the romantic endeavors will be adored for presenting a gift certificate for an unforgettable trip to Paris.

One of the best times to visit Paris may surprise you as it has nothing to do with spring time; in fact, one of our favorite times to be in Paris has nothing to do with weather at all! Twice a year boutiques and department stores in the City of Light open their doors and offer deep discounts to customers from both near and far. Called simply Les Soldes (the sales), the bi-annual events stretch over 5-6 weeks in mid-January and in mid-summer. If you count shopping as one of your passions, or covet the finer things in life, you will want to consider a trip to Paris during Les Soldes!