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Arrive in Paris! Can you smell the pastries already? 

Check in to the most amazing, although extremely pricey, hotel in the known world. Every detail, from the famous flowers to the gorgeous spa is perfection. 

Soak up the Parisian light as your stroll down the Champs-Elysees. 

Grab lunch and enjoy memorable people watching at this always delicious spot. 

Try some awesome japanese style cold brew from this hip coffee spot. Get a bottle of water too- because you'll be walking all around this great city today.

Start walking south. South of Broad street is one of the coolest looking neighborhoods you'll get the chance to see. Keep going all the way until you reach white point garden on the water.

Pro Tip: Show up during April and everythign will smell like star jasmine (or confederate jasmine as they like to call it...).

Head back uptown and continue to work up an appetite as you walk towards Husk. Husk is one of the best restaurants in Charleston (and probably SC) so make sure you book in advance.

Pro Tip: If you're still in the mood, head across the street after dinner to Husk Bar where you can enjoy some great cocktails in fun atmosphere.

Start your trip off by getting one of the views you probably came to see: the Golden Gate bridge. It's a hell of a bridge. But there's a lot more to the city to take in- so get a look early and move on.

Get in a cab and ask them to take you to Coit Tower. It's pretty far away- but if you don't have a lot of time, this is view you have to see.

Take a stroll back down the hill and get a taste of San Fran's famous Chinatown. Oddly enough, Chinatown pulls in more tourism than the golden gate bridge. 

In my opinion, one pass through is enough- but take it all in while you can.

Okay. After seeing SF it's time to taste it. If you don't mind booking in advance, and you don't mind paying a small fortune for a meal this is it.

Don't think twice if you can afford it- book a table for when you're in town.  

Go check out the White House. They stopped doing tours so you won't be able to grab drinks with the Obamas, but you can still get an up close look at the gorgeous architecture.

A touristy but worthwhile stop, this impressive monument is a great way to begin a monument tour. 

A moving tribute that is a must see. 

Take a thoughtful stroll along the famous reflecting pool to the Lincoln Memorial. 

An evvocative memorial, climbing the steps to the top of the Lincoln Memorial is a must. 

Get unparalled tea service at the Park Hyatt. For a unique experience try the underwater garden tea, or my favorite, lavendar. Just remember, tea is only served from 2:30-4pm. 

When you grow tired of swimming back and forth in your personal infinity pool (which may never happen). Get a sense of the local flavor by heading to this highly acclaimed bar.