My wife and I will be going with 3 teenagers next month for 1 week. Any advice on whether to rent apt. or hotel?

Where are you going? What do you plan to do?

If you are going to Paris or Rome for a week, I would say go the apartment route. I like the idea of getting up in the morning, having toast, coffee, and/or juice while getting ready for the day's activities. Also, more room to roam around in an apartment.

Also, eating in, fruit, veg, cheese/crackers, etc. The apartment has so much more advantages over a hotel room.

we are going to paris. where would I find a good apartment in a good safe area that is convenient for walking to the sites?

It's very important for you to give us specific information like; how much do you want to spend per night? Also, look at www.vrbo.com for many apt. choices. Giving us your budget will help us to help you.

Here's a good thread to read with several suggestions and some good web info

http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...p;tid=34718125

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