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Time until March 2010 trip to Paris.


***Only 2 more spaces available!

(If you can't make this trip, we're working on one later in the year.)

This will be an AMAZING educational opportunity for anyone in the beauty industry!


Thursday - March 4th 2010

Buenas Tardes
You leave for the airport... Your on your way to Barcelona!
BCN Barcelona airport


Buenas Noches
(* If you want to watch these videos you can stop the
accordian music at the bottom of this page.)


Research Barcelona here.

Be sure to keep your travel materials so you can
go over them again on the airplane!
Do try and get some sleep on the plane because
you have a big day in front of you.


Friday - March 5th 2010

Buenos Días

Arrive & drop your bags off at the hotel. You have the rest of
the day to hang out and see Barcelona, or take a nap, etc.



Buenas Tardes
You'll be staying at the Hotel Grupotel Gravina in Barcelona, Spain
(unless you book too late and then you'll be somewhere else...)

Buenas Noches
Free time to check out the night life in Barcelona!


Saturday - March 6th 2010


Buenos Días & Buenas Tardes
You'll head to the International Cosmobelleza & Wellness Show
in Barcelona, Spain at the Premises Gran Via!
These are the exhibitors. These are the brands.
Watch the Cosmobelleza video here.



Hotel Grupotel Gravina in Barcelona, Spain

Buenas Tardes
Free time to check out the night life in Barcelona!
(The Gràcia district has lost of small night spots with lots of personality.)
Hungry? Pop into a Tapas bar & grab a snack for not a lot of $ or
try a "Marisqueria" if you're into seafood.)
Buenas Noches



Visitors Access
Fira Barcelona Gran Via
Avinguda Joan Carles I, 58
L'Hospitalet del Llobregat
Barcelona
Schedule: 9.30 a.m to 7.30 p.m

Sunday - March 7th 2010


Buenos Días & Buenas Tardes
Another day at the International Cosmobelleza & Wellness Show
in Barcelona, Spain at the Premises Gran Via!

Break out into some personal choice advanced classes!

Hotel Grupotel Gravina in Barcelona, Spain

In the mood for something a bit different?
Some traditional dancing (Sardanas)?
(Show up in front of the Cathedral & bring your camera.)
Weather? It should be almost 60 F degrees in Barcelona, Spain. (15.5 C)
Weather in Anchorage, Alaska 24 F degrees. (-4.4 C)

Buenas Noches
Free time to check out the night life in Barcelona!

Monday - March 8th 2010


Buenos Días
Good bye Barcelona, Hello Paris!

Today you fly to Paris and check into the Hotel Eden Montmartre.
Paris photos...


(Click on map for interactive link to individual arrondissements)
Here is another.

Paris department stores...

Save some money for Tati!
Tati in English

Address    4 bd. Rochechouart
Metro:    Barbès Rochechouart
Tel:    01 55 29 50 00

Tati interactive catalog (in English) Check out the prices!!!
If you try shopping on Saturdays at Tati you WILL get trampled to death!
Other things to see and do near Tati!

You have the rest of the day and evening to explore Paris.

Map of CDG Terminal 2E
Map of CDG Terminal 2F
Directions from Terminal 2A to 2F
Directions from Terminal 2E to 2F

When you arrive, you'll want to make your way to the  train
station so that you can drop your bags off at the hotel.


It's just a short walk through the airport.
Here are step by step instructions. Here is the RER map.
Here is the train schedule for Sunday.
Take the train to Paris and then take the RER Line 12 : Gare Saint Lazare - Montparnasse T.G.V. - Parc des expositions de la Porte de Versailles

Museums and Galleries of Paris
Parks and Gardens of Paris

Bonsoir
You'll be staying in the Montmartre Arrondissement
If this changes, we'll update this section of the web site.


Bonne Nuit

Getting hungry?
*Traveler's tip... Le Basilic is one of our favorite restaurants in the world and is located just a few blocks away from your hotel.

Weather in Paris, France 51 degrees F (11 C)
Weather in Anchorage, Alaska 24 F degrees. (-4.4 C)

















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Tuesday - March 9th 2010

Bonjour
Ahhh. Waking up in Paris!

You'll begin your day with a fresh cup of
French espresso and a fresh baked pan au chocolate or a croissant.
Can't quite believe your really here can you?
I know! Stop... listen to the sounds, look around and let the sights fill your memory.


We have some amazing things in store for you!


Printemps Fashion Show & shopping.
Shopping tips.
Selectable shopping pull down links.

Printemps (founded 1865) Fashion show on Tuesday at 10:30.
(Save 10% to 20% with shopping certificate).

Printemps Haussmann
64, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
Tel : +33(0)1 42 82 57 87

Bonsoir
Feeling a bit daring? Want to try a new French haircut, color, style?
Check out these places that won't break the bank.

Bonne Nuit
Free time to check out the night life in Paris!
At the top of every hour the Eiffel Tower will sparkle like crazy.
Get a good photo of this!

Want to send someone an Eiffel Tower post card and say "I'm
going to Paris and you're not!" "pthththth!" Click here.
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Wednesday - March 10th 2010


Bonjour & Bonsoir


You're about to leave your hotel room
and meet the rest of the advanced training class.
You are excited, maybe a bit nervous,
and your senses are electric with the new sights, smells and sounds of Paris.


Grab your camera, a note pad, take a deep breath and get ready for
the experience of your life!


Art Libre Padiglione

Hair! Day 1 of 2 advanced hair training.

Bonne Nuit
Free time to check out the night life in Paris!

Maybe you're in the mood for a evening boat cruise?
(Everything is lit up like a giant Christmas tree!)




Padiglione info in English

Interested in checking out a club in Paris?
Check out Le Cabaret here.
(Sophisticated and Hip)


or maybe Cabaret Sauvage
(circus-like and fun)
here

Maybe you just want to wonder around and get some great photos?

Thursday - March 11th 2010


Bonjour



Hair! Day 2 of 2 advanced hair training.

Imagine... you'll be training at one of the top

hairdressing educational centers in the
world. The Art Libre Padiglione for 2 days!
For more info in English, click here.




Bonsoir
Night - sing along?
LE VIEUX BELLEVILLE
12, rue des Envierges
75020 Paris
Tel: 01 44 62 92 66
http://www.le-vieux-belleville.com/
video
Bonne Nuit.

Friday - March 12th 2010

Bonjour


This month is the month of the Printemps Poetry Festival with
over 5,000 events planned.
Or, check out the International Human Rights Film Festival.

Bonsoir
Fashion show and shopping!

You'll attend a fashion at the beautiful Galeries Layayette in Paris (built in the 1800's)
on Friday at 3:00 and receive a  discount shopping certificate that will
save you a bundle of money. You can explore
Paris after you're done shopping without having to worry about dragging your purchases back to your hotel. They will deliver them right to your door!
Galeries Lafayette PARIS HAUSSMANN
40, boulevard Haussmann 75009 PARIS
Telephone : 01 42 82 34 56
Fax : 01 42 82 80 27


Bonne Nuit
Sing-a-long evening at...
Café de la Gare
1 place Hébert
75018 Paris
Metro : Max Dormoy
Tel : 01 46 07 19 18
7pm-10pm, admission free



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 Saturday - March 13th 2010

Bonjour

Paris Canal Boat Cruise
(optional)

Boat leaves the heart of Paris and cruises along the river Seine past the Tuileries Garden, the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the ile Saint Louis and then out of the city, to the “Island of the Burnt Mill". Then, on to the island of “Brise Pain” where you will eat at the beautiful old restaurant,
Le Domaine Sainte Catherine”. After dining, you will continue on to the enchanting loop of the Marne - Chennevières & La Varenne.

Anyone up for a photo shoot?

Or... you could hang out in Le Marais (old Paris)


Bonsoir

Bonne Nuit

Sing-a-long evening at...
Gobe Lune
14 rue de Bagnolet
75020 Paris
Métro : Alexandre Dumas
At 10.30pm, admission free
Come early and have dinner.

Sunday - March 14th 2010

Bonjour


Mondial Spa & Beauty Show -

THIS is a list of the classes

International Spa & Beauty Exhibition at the Palais des Congres,
in Paris. For information regarding this show in English click here.
List of Exhibitors

Dates, times, directions, location, etc.
Pre-register here AFTER October 1st, 2009.
Floor-plan.

Bonsoir

Bonne Nuit

 

 

Monday - March 15th 2010

Bonjour


Mondial International Spa & Beauty Exhibition
at the Palais des Congres,
in Paris.

Make up!


You learn world class make up for one day at
Atelier Maquillage, one of the most famous and critically acclaimed
make up centers in the world.
 day...

Bonsoir

Bonne Nuit


Tuesday - March 16th 2010

Bonjour

Leave for home

Bonne Nuit


"Au Revoir"

This is a rough draft of the final web site, but we wanted to get at least some information posted here. More will be added in the following weeks.

Our next trip is planned for March 2010.
Leave March 5th, 2010, return March 16th, 2010

$3,995 includes -
round-trip airfare (US to Barcelona, Barcelona to Paris, Paris to US)
all taxes & fees,
group dinner,
2 fashion shows,
orientation,
pre-trip workshop materials,
11 nights hotel* (3 nights at Grupotel Gravina (or similar hotel), and 8 nights at at the Hotel Eden Montmartre (or similar hotel), very near Basilique du Sacre Couer and the Moulin Rouge.
Payment information is below...



(Hotel Eden Montmartre, 90 rue Ordener Paris, 75018 FR, Paris: Paris Center)
"Stayed here in May 09 and would stay again. Hotel was in a great location. Metro station down the street- 3 minute walk. Safe area. Room was small, but clean. We arrived 6 hours before checkin and the woman behind the desk let us check in early and upgraded our room for free. She also heavily discounted our breakfast price at the end of our stay."
Other reviews.


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There is a little pharmacy across the street if you need to replace anything that the airport security took away from you.
This cute little hotel is located on a nice little tree lined street with lots of small shops and right in between a chocolate shop and a restaurant & bar.
On the corner is the Monceau flower shop.


If Hotel Eden Montmartre is booked, you will stay in the Hotel Jardins de Paris Montmartre or the Hotel Paris Villette.
You can check it out here -



Hotel Paris Villette 56, rue Curial - 75019 Paris (reviews)

     




Hotel Grupo Gravina in Barcelona, Spain


   
   
 

 
Plaza near Hotel

In front of hotel.
“A top class hotel!”
Grupotel Gravina

Aug 12, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
"Just returned after 3 nights in hotel gravina, we found staff to be most helpful and accomodating. As i was celebrating a birthday, cake with candles were delivered to my room ,a nice touch.
Rooms were very modern and cleaning was of a high standard, breakfast (plenty of choice) was served in a bright restaurant.
Location of hotel was a big bonus as it is situated within a few minutes walk of placa catalunya and all amenities around."


More reviews.


Magic Fountain in Barcelona... BRING YOUR CAMERA!                        Catedral Basílica de Barcelona


Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona


Mosiac building in Barcelona near Parc.                                                   Casa Calvet (Gaudí)
(Right mouse click and open in new window to see larger photo)

Click here to view photos of this area.




Are you getting excited?

Do you want to start learning French before your trip? Start here.














Payment

Because of the nature of this trip, having to prepay airfare, hotels, boat tour companies, professional educational training people, etc.
NO refunds will be given. WE must pay to secure bookings months in advance, so YOU must pay your share of these bookings months in advance.
This is the only way that a package of this type can be offered for such an amazing price.
NO execeptions!

Applies to the March 2010 trip ONLY.

*All prices are based on double or triple occupancy (depending on the even or odd number of travelers).

Trip Payment Details Hairdressing Esthetician "Side-kick" Due date
NON-refundable down payment $2,950 $2,950 $2,950 November 15th 2009
NON-refundable final payment $1,000 $1,000 $0 January 15th 2010
TOTAL $3950 $3950 $2950
*Total must be paid

in full by January
15th 2010
LATE Joiners...
*IF you want to sign up as late
as January 15th 2010, you must pay ON that date. Your cost may
be higher as airline fares and hotel rates go up with less
notice the later you book.
Current
price.
Current
price.
Current
price.
January 15th 2010
* Prices may change as hotel prices and airfares are going up on a weekly basis.

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