Croatia has been tipped as the top destination to visit in 2010. That’s according to tour operator Hidden Croatia who has tipped the country to be one of this year’s biggest success stories, set to increase in popularity far greater than most other European destinations this summer.

With a non-Euro currency and high quality, affordable accommodation, Croatia is slowly starting to become an appealing destination for holiday-makers looking for something a little different.

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Rich with hidden valleys, green meadows and snowy peaks, the Alps thrill travelers like no other mountains on Earth. And where better to enjoy their majestic beauty than in the country that invented five-star service? Discover stunning landscapes with the help of gondolas, cable cars and funiculars that bring you up close to spectacular summits, wildflower-strewn meadows and thundering waterfalls. Experience hikes of all levels, meet our local friends who explain the difference between raclette and fondue, and indulge in luxury accommodations in the most spectacular of settings.

Indeed, those who have been on a European cruise vacation can attest to the wonderful experience that you may have at stake once you venture into the same plan.

The good news for you is that there is a wide array of choices when it comes to the European cruise packages.

You can lay your hands on the variety of cruise lines offers that range from the cheapest to the most expensive rates.

The thing is, the higher the price of the rates is, the better service you get. What more can you ask for? Take a tour of the line of choices which are at stake for your own benefit. Moreover, there are discounted prices that you may likewise grab. You just have to be quite adept with the knowledge as to when these discounted prices are up for grabs.

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Amphibians and reptiles, Portugal The mudflats and sandbanks of the Sado estuary, just south of Lisbon, swarm with all manner of slimy and cold-blooded inhabitants.

From the plodding Spanish terrapin, to spiny-footed lizards, marbled newts, west Iberian painted frogs and.

The Montpellier snake there's plenty to keep an eye out for; voles, otters, bats, polecats and dolphins thrive here too, and it's one of the best bird-watching spots in Portugal.

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Spring is the ideal time to visit Europe: The weather is pleasant, the summer crowds haven’t yet arrived, and best of all, everything’s affordable.

I’ve compiled 10 of the best Europe vacation deals for travel in the upcoming months, with accompanying photos that will leave you daydreaming about your spring vacation.
Paris in the Springtime (and Fall)

Air France Holidays’ Presenting Paris vacation package is an affordable option for exploring the City of Lights. Round-trip airfare on Air France and six nights’ accommodations at the Comfort Gare de L’Est Hotel are included, with extras such as a Bateaux Mouches river cruise, a city map of Paris, continental breakfast, and hotel taxes and service charges.

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The Swedish capital, Stockholm, is not only Scandinavia's largest city but also its most enchanting, with its centuries-old alleyways and squares being spread across an archipelago of 14 islands.

Locals are extremely proud of the fact that here one can go ocean-fishing in the heart of the city. This historic metropolis with a small town heart also boasts a multitude of museums.

An abundance of restaurants, a plethora of parks, fun fairs, a never-ending nightlife (licensing hours extend until 5am) and a rich cultural life. It all adds up to 'never.

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One of the best ways to vacation economically in Paris is to rent an apartment.

While many travelers automatically think in terms of hotels when planning a vacation, short-term apartment rental can offer an enjoyable and economic alternative.

As vacation apartments have become more popular in recent years, the number of agencies who specialize in this type of accomodation has blossomed.

And with the explosion of the internet over the past ten or fifteen years, the process of shopping for vacation apartments has become simple and convenient.

Paris is one of the best cities in the world for vacation rentals.  The city abounds with pieds a terre (secondary, or “foot on the ground” residences) that are rented out by the owners for much of the year on a short-term basis.

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Twenty minutes beyond the bling and bright lights of Olu Deniz, the hillside village of Faralya feels like another world. The road winds along beside the sea before climbing vertiginously and snaking around the edge of Butterfly Valley, a sheer-sided gash in the mountain with a beautiful, boat-accessible beach at the bottom.

Faralya is the sort of village where the shops are still vine-clad shacks offering pide (Turkish flatbreads) and çorba (soup), and there’s a giddy, merciful lack of neon. A good range of places to stay includes simple backpacker pensions to a couple of stylish boutique hotels (don’t let this put you off, there really isn’t much else).

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Travel agents and meeting planners are invited to attend the Clipper Vacations' 23rd Annual “Two Nation Vacation” Travel Show, to be held in Seattle.

On Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Bell Harbor Conference Center at Pier 66, and at various locations in California the following week.

The Seeattle event will highlight the best of the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, and will introduce the 2010 Clipper Vacations products.

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