The Harrison Family of Collinsville, IL traveled with two teenage daughters (age 19 and 16) to London and Paris this past May.  The trip began with a 5-night stay in London at the Citadines Holborn which offers apartment style accommodations ideal for longer stays.  It is well located close to Covent Garden and the tube. A 3-day London Pass was used to hit all the city’s highlights and avoid waiting in ticket lines.  Their Shakespeare loving daughter relished seeing A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Globe Theater.  The updated version was full of energy from the actors and getting seats in advance instead of standing is recommended.  Other fun experiences included afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason and seeing an intimate production of Phantom of the Opera on the West End.  Other touring highlights included St. Paul Cathedral, the Tower of London, a special Egypt exhibit at the British Museum and all of the city’s history and architecture (especially the churches).   The Eurostar train was used to get to Paris where they stayed in a family sized accommodation at the Hotel Marignan near the top of the Champs Elysee.  They mentioned that the hotel staff was outstanding, their two room and two bathroom suite was very comfortable and the hotel had a very intimate feel.  Their time in Paris was well used and planned as we them prebooked entry into the Eiffel Tower at sunset, a private Louvre tour, a group Notre Dame and Gothic Paris tour and entry into the Catacombs.  They also ventured outside Paris to Versailles for a private tour of the palaces and beautiful gardens.  Overall a great trip filled with fun adventures, history, culture and more.