Name: _____________________________

Vacationing in France

Lay on the warm beach! Play in the snow in the Alps!

Explore castles of medieval Disneyland!

Europe!

Ms. Tracy, has been to France, lived in Paris, and loved it. It has great food, pleasant
climate, lots to do including very famous museums (the Louvre), historical sites (WWII battle
sites), beaches (the French Riviera), snow and mountains (Alps), rivers (Seine), and oceans
(Atlantic). EuroDisney is even in Paris. I think it is a place you should visit!
Knowing how to plan a trip, any trip, is a valuable skill. You will be using this skill to plan
an overnight to a friends, a camping trip/excursion, or a European vacation.
Your assignment is to plan a vacation to France!
Name: ____________________________

You will be traveling with your friend. A French student, Jean, will meet you at the
airport in Paris when you arrive. Jean will be your guide and interpreter, but you
will need to plan ahead. When will you go? What will you take? What will you do?
How much money do you need? Jean speaks American English but thinks in
European measurements. To communicate with Jean, you will need to convert
everything into European scales. How will Jean recognize you when you arrive?
What should Jean know about you to be your guide?

To help you plan, here are some starting questions and information you will
need:

What month are you traveling? _________________. What will the weather be

like then? Average temp: F_________ C___________

If not Paris, what city are you visiting? _________________

Distance from Paris? Miles? _____________ Kilometers? ___________

What would you like to do for fun? ______________________________

What is your strategy for staying on your budget? _______________________

You are traveling on Budget Airlines for only $200 each way. The airline keeps the
cost of travel low by charging you $25 for luggage weighing more than 15lbs. You
are worried about the weight of your suitcase. What will you need to take with
you?
Quantity Item Weight U.S.
Standard
Suitcase 1 5 lbs

Useful
WEIGHTS:
Skirt=6oz
Dress=8oz
Pants=8oz
Shirts=4oz
Shoes=1lb
Other=3oz
Coat=1 lb
You have saved $1200 to spend for your trip. You want to stay 5 days and 4 nights.
You are traveling on Budget Airlines for only $400 round trip.
Budget and Expenses
Cost USD Cost - Euro Money left over
Starting budget $1200
Airplane travel $400
Overweight luggage fee
Hotel costs
Useful information:
Budget Moderate
Hotel:
1 room, 1 bed w/o $50/night $100/night
bath $70/night $125/night
1 room, 1 bed, w/bath $85/night $150/night
1 room w/ 2 beds,
w/bath

Meals:
ENTERTAINMENT Breakfast $1-5 $6-10
: Lunch $4-10 $11-15
Disneyland - $40 Dinner $8-13 $14-20
Museums - $25
Concerts - $40
Other - $25