THE COMPANIES WE'RE KEEPINGDear JoeSentMe member: The deals I've put together for Executive-Level members ($89 a year) are unique. They have no strings or small-type restrictions. And I have no vested interest: I receive no fees or payments of any kind if you choose to do business with these companies. To claim any discounts, consult your Executive membership packet or drop me an E-mail. -- Joe Brancatelli ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF PARTICIPATING FIRMS THE BONJOUR PARIS WEB SITE AND NEWSLETTER I always say that business travelers are broadly divided into two categories: Those who want to escape to Italy and those who want to escape to France. If you're a 
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