Blogs Posts in Traveling Info category; 258 blog posts

Venice for less than 200

Even in Europe’s most expensive cities, you can have a great time on a budget. Opening a new series, Fred Mawer shows how to have a two night break in Venice for less than £200 including travel, hotel accommodation and two eveni [...]

Posted On : Sep, 27 2008 | Comments : 0

Through Dublin broad and narrow

Ranked among the top destinations in Europe, Dublin is a city of legendary spirit and charm. It's a down-to-earth, friendly and small-scale city that's perfect for discovering on foot on a two-day visit. You may want to start your visit at [...]

Posted On : Sep, 20 2008 | Comments : 0

Shoulder and Low Seasons in Europe More Expensive

Expect to pay more up to a 61 percent increase over 2007 fares for travel to Europe this fall and winter. Usually, these seasons are the best times to visit Europe, as you'll experience cheaper fares and smaller crowds (if you don't mind a [...]

Posted On : Sep, 16 2008 | Comments : 0

5 reasons to visit Europe in spring

Spring is in the air. If you have a yen for traveling, this is one of the best times to go — especially if you are headed to Europe. In the spring, the fields of France are ablaze with daisies and poppies. Holland is a riot of tulips [...]

Posted On : Sep, 06 2008 | Comments : 0

Survey finds Zurich tops list, four cities tie; but none Bri...

The Swiss city of Zurich has come top of a list of the best places to live in Europe, with no British cities making the list that was compiled by Forbes.com.Forbes.com said the list was based on an annual survey of worldwide quality of livi [...]

Posted On : Sep, 04 2008 | Comments : 0

One Family's Vacation Home is Another's Hospes Villa Paulita...

It seems hard to believe that the new Hospes Villa Paulita on Lake Puigcerda near the Pyrenees mountains in Spain was once simply a family's summer holiday home--style and splendor of this kind is not what we think of when we picture a su [...]

Posted On : Aug, 30 2008 | Comments : 0

Lycafly announces European City Breaks to Amsterdam

One of Europe’s most popular destinations, the city of Amsterdam is the capital city of Holland and attracts over 4 million tourists every year. The main attractions in Amsterdam are their famous canals, the Van Gogh Museum and the Ri [...]

Posted On : Aug, 16 2008 | Comments : 0

Europeans Cut Holidays Amid Downturn

Marc des Bouillons lounged in a beach chair with a book, surrounded by women in bikinis, ice cream stands, a DJ spinning summer tunes and kids running amok. Sounds like vacation but it was just an evening after work at a makeshift beach on [...]

Posted On : Aug, 11 2008 | Comments : 0

Britons take the train to France

A record number of leisure travellers are choosing to take the train to France, according to new figures.Eurostar has revealed that in July 2008, passenger numbers rose by 16.8 per cent on the previous year to more than 900,000.The recent i [...]

Posted On : Aug, 07 2008 | Comments : 0

Three Gay Pride Parades Draw Millions

World-class gay pride parades in Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Vancouver drew impressive numbers of people over the weekend. The triumvirate attracted a stonking 1.5 million men, women, boyfriends and girlfriends, and pink families. In Vancouv [...]

Posted On : Aug, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Tunnel of Love: Take your car to Europe with the TomTom ONE ...

With gloomy weather forecasts ahead, you may fancy getting away from Britain for a short break this summer. Treat your loved ones to a trip across the channel courtesy of the TomTom ONE Travel, available in UK stores from 4 August 2008. The [...]

Posted On : Jul, 29 2008 | Comments : 0

As dollar slides, European tourists flock to Florida

Reeling from a real estate collapse and battered by hurricanes, Floridians can at least take heart from one economic bright spot: European tourists are coming to spend, spend, spend.As the dollar sinks against the Euro, more and more Europe [...]

Posted On : Jul, 21 2008 | Comments : 0

Visit Europe without leaving town

VIBRANT costumes, fascinating dances and traditional songs will be some of the highlights at this year’s Festival of European Culture in Te Atatu on Sunday.A vast array of European cultures, including Spanish, French, Croatian and Bul [...]

Posted On : Jul, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Princess Adds 110 New Shore Excursion Options in Europe This...

This summer Princess passengers in Europe have 110 new ways to enjoy their ports of call, whether they explore Stockholm by rooftop for the ultimate bird’s eye view, go on a treasure hunt through the ruins of Herculaneum or streets of [...]