Seasoned travelers who love the French capital can find unlimited delights in the City of Light. These are just a few of the best from one who has been a happy visitor many times, and plans to return again and again.

1. Getting There: Major world airlines serve Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, the most active in Europe and 8th largest in the world. Trains from throughout Europe visit Paris at all hours of the day and night, including the famed English Channel underground Chunnel train from London.

2. Parlez Vous:  Before you visit Paris, enlighten yourself with the basics of the language. My two years of high school French have helped me benefit with more friendly responses, helpful directions and enhanced experiences.

Retired Business Traveler Contributor LKL, Oklahoma City OK: Over nearly five decades, I had the pleasure of visiting some of California’s most outstanding hotels. Sometimes the room rates were sky-high (and even higher today), but once I experienced the posh surroundings, I always believed the price was well worth the enjoyment. These are my favorites:

The Fairmont (950 Mason St., San Francisco CA 94108, fairmont.com/san-francisco) Current rate from $250. Under construction when the 1906 earthquake devastated the city, the Fairmont survived. Since then, the magnificent hotel has stood like a proud sentinel on Nob Hill, offering sweeping views of the city to its guests.

My first visit to the hotel was in early 1944 when assigned to the nearby Treasure Island Navy Base. While awaiting sea duty, a shipmate and I treated ourselves to a night and dinner at the Fairmont. Costs then were $8 for the room and $5 for a steak dinner, dessert and drinks.

Go there to enjoy the colorful traditions, classic museums, vintage pubs and especially, theater. Make your theme for the trip to connect with the most famous playwright of all time.

Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, Greater London SE1 9DT, www.shakespearesglobe.com/theatre/on-stage. The replica of the original 1599 Globe Theatre is in a beautiful setting right next to the Thames River, and accessible by subway (Tube), train, bus and taxi.