Archive for April, 2008

Submit a video, go to Europe

Monday, April 28th, 2008

VisitEurope.com/us invites  amateur movie makers to submit videos of their  trips to Europe.One filmmaker will win a trip for two to the country of your choice. Submit your video by Sept. 30.

Take the road less traveled in Europe

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

How to stretch your dollars on a European vacation is by far the favorite topic of discussion for would-be American tourists to the old continent. So here are our two-pence to the same discussion.

Booking early is a great idea as flying to Europe from the US is a major expense. Early bookings entail discounts such as students’ tickets. For example: In a recent search on StudentUniverse.com, which tracks student fares, a round-trip ticket between Chicago and London started at $736 if you departed May 21 (and stayed for a month). Delay the trip by one week and fares jumped to $1,067.
These discounts ought to be availed while there are seats left. The period till the end of May is ideal to seek discounts as summer travel from the US to Europe is not that high.

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Great travel retreats in Ireland

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Catherine Mack has written a great piece in the Guardian about the charming hideouts that still exist in Ireland. As Catherine says “The mountains, lakes, rivers and islands are all there for visiting, and there are many people who have set up extraordinary sustainable tourism businesses, just waiting to open their doors to you.”

Read more of the piece here.