The Itinerary

Day 0 LAX --> Dusseldorf (October 11)

By the time we arrive, it will be the next day already in Dusseldorf, Germany, so I didn't count this as an actual trip day.

Day 1 Dusseldorf --> Amsterdam (October 12)

In our usual style, we're up and running right away. Let's hope herbal remedies help us sleep on the plane... and well, if not, I suppose we'll have our pick of such remedies in Amsterdam...

Staying At: Hotel Van Onna

Day 2 Amsterdam (October 13)

Even we can't force ourselves to move too fast and risk missing time here. So much to see :)

Staying At: Hotel Van Onna

Day 3 Amsterdam --> Brugge (October 14)

I've heard amazing things about this city. And our hotel is super cute!

Staying At: Hotel Fevery

Day 4 Brugge --> Ghent (October 15)

Apparently the Ghent Film Festival is going on while we're there. Cool. And we're staying on a BOAT. Cooler.

Staying At: Hotel the Boatel

Day 5 Ghent --> Paris (October 16)

Happy birthday Cindy!! As she's aged out of the target demographic, she gets to wake up in Ghent and go to bed in Paris. We'll also be taking a dinner cruise on the Seine in honor of the big 35.

Staying At: Hotel St. Louis Marais

Day 6 Paris (October 17)

I haven't been to Paris since I was a teenager. I can't wait to go back!

Staying At: Hotel St. Louis Marais

Day 7 Paris --> Amboise (October 18)

Our drive through the Loire valley begins with a stay at a Chateau!

Staying At: Chateau de Pintray

Day 8 Amboise --> Cahors (October 19)

As we continue South, we're staying at a small B&B run by the Arnetts

Staying at: Maison Rouma

Day 9 Cahors --> Arles (October 20)

At last we reach the South of France. Here's hoping for warm weather along the Riviera!

Staying At: Hotel du Musee

Day 10 Arles --> Nice (October 21)

In the heart of the South of France - this drive will be amazing!

Staying At: Hotel Regence

Day 11 Nice --> Annecy (October 22)

From the beach to the Alps!

Staying At: Hotel des Alpes

Day 12 Annecy --> Colmar (October 23)

Our last night in France... au revoir!

Staying at: Hotel Turenne

Day 13 Colmar --> Cologne (October 24)

So, the plan is to drive to Dusseldorf, return the car, and train it to Cologne. Apparently the plastics convention has taken over Dusseldorf, thus we can't stay there.

Staying at: Kolner Pension

Day 14 Cologne --> Dusseldorf --> LAX (October 25)

Taking the train to Dusseldorf in the morning and flying back home to sleeeeep!