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Things To Consider When Booking A European Holiday
Until a couple of years ago it was relatively easy to get a substantially discounted package holiday to most beach destinations at anytime of the year. However by 2010 many of the larger holiday companies had reduced the number of holidays available and the number of late bookings on the market fell sharply.
This year the demand for package holidays appears to be significantly higher than last year and late booking holidays at heavily discounted rates may be even more difficult to find. Allowing for the increased demand during school holidays the first three weeks in May, the last two weeks in September and first two weeks on October may be the best times to find a real bargain in reasonable weather.
However even at these times there is no guarantee that you will be spoilt for choice as it is possible that many of those people who have previously opted for booking their own holidays independently by booking flights and accommodation separately seek the security of a package holiday after witnessing the chaos at airports due to volcanic ash and snow.
On the other hand those that do go it alone may well find that hotel accommodation in places like Greece Ireland Portugal and Spain is the lowest it has been for several year - particularly away from the coasts. As these countries are the weakest links in the euro zone they have suffered severely during the economic downturn. As a consequence the austerity measures introduced to balance their finances have caused significant industrial unrest particularly in Greece and Spain where strikes often affecting air travel are common place.
The problems of the euro zone may not be as enduring as some analysts would have us believe though 'speculators' on the financial markets seem intent to 'trash' the weaker members of it for their own financial gain. However, that said, it would be foolish not to consider countries outside the euro zone where exchange rates are less volatile - city breaks in landlocked Hungary and the Czech Republic or a holiday combining Prague and Budapest the two are worthy of consideration. see also central europe coach holidays . whilst beach holidays in Bulgaria and Croatia (particularly Dubrovnik) are other alternatives. Please see the European Country Profiles (Link) to identify the currency in individual countries
Which Cities in Europe To Go?
For those people who are not into beach holidays europe is awash with cities to visit. Accommodation in Amsterdam and Paris is now cheaper than it was two years ago and both cities seem to have become more popular recently and there is definitely more to see in Amsterdam than the Amsterdam Red Light District. Accommodation prices in Budapest Hungary and Kiev the Ukraine are very competitive at the moment particularly if you prepared to negotiate with the hotelier or agency.
Cities to note are Dubrovnik on the Croatian coastline with the Aegean sea which is one of the most naturally beautiful places in Europe - George Bernard Shaw described it as 'Heaven on earth'.. Prague in the Czech Republic is arguably the most architecturally beautiful city in Europe - so much so that when Hitler invaded it he ordered that no buildings should be destroyed. Krakow in Poland and it's former capital is in some ways a mini version of Prague and probably europe's most friendly city -so much so they are even nice to you at the airport.. All three cities have an abundance of good apartments to rent on a short term basis at a fraction of hotel prices.
Gdansk in Poland on the Baltic coast is refreshing and steeped in History Tallinn in Estonia, is a curious mix of historic buildings and very child friendly. Budapest in Hungary is one of those cities which it is a joy to chill out in (rather like Barcelona) it has a fascinating if not complicated history but is very forward thinking - in Budapest at least Hungarians are proud of their national identity but happy to be part of Europe.
Berlin in Germany has a long history but was famously portrayed during the cold war as the city where the democratic west stood up against Stalin with the Berlin Wall the symbol of this adventure. However after a visit to this city you may question whether this is an accurate representation of events especially as the western sector was surrounded by communist forces. Little remains of the original wall but what does will make you think.
To find out more about the other cities featured in Euromost see the euromost city index.To find out more about countries featured in Euromost see the euromost country index.
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Travel Money & The Post Office
if you dont want to be rinsed by an foreign currency exchange buruea this service is convenient and far better value more
Passports Applications & The Post Office
a look at the Post Office's Passport check & send Service which at a cost of £8.17 makes passport applications simpler.more
This Europe:
Which Capital Cites In Europe British Tourists Don't Go To!
Whilst many European countries are on the path to an economic recovery the indications are that the fortunes of the British economy are uncertain. Consequently travellers from the UK are faced with £ - € exchange rates only slightly better than at the beginning of 2009
According to skyscanner Spain may be hot but its only cool with British tourists who are increasingly attracted to other european more mysterious destinations particularly those out side the eurozone. For several years now Prague has been popular with the Brits so much so that it has an English speaking police station with Berlin and more recently Krakow also places where you might run into your neighbours
The Fall Of Communism includes Berlin Prague Bucharest
a timeline of events in 1989 following Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev's key speeches in 1988 which signalled the end of the cold war and the end of the 45 year Russian occupation of Eastern Europe. Article includes details of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Velvet Revolution in Czechslovakia and the death of Romanian dictator Ceausescu
Dangers & Personal Safety In European Countries & Cities
Though tourist boards and travel companies promote the merits of the travel destinations they serve because they want your money they rarely tell about the downside of where you are thinking of going.
Every country or city has its problems when it comes to personal safety and crime and because as a tourist or visitors you are not familiar with the area you are susceptible to being the target of petty criminals. Euromost city guides highlight the main problems and dangers faced by visitors to a city.
The European 'Dangers Index' contains general advice on personal safety for women travelling to Europe.The index also details the contributions made by individual countries in Europe to the wars Afghanistan and Iraq.
This data suggests that most countries in Europe are to some degree liable to a terrorist attack. Historically there is an indication that the greater the involvement a countrys involvement in these wars the more likely it is to experience terrorism.
The index also identifies countries were local terrorist groups or indigemous freedom fighters may be active such as in Russia.The European Dangers index also identifies areas such as the Balkans where former wars have left a legacy of landmines -Dangers Index
English European Football News Reports & Information
the euromost football pages contain news and information and match reports on the english premiership fa cup and the european uefa Leagues. The euromost European and Engish Premiership news and information pages contain match previews and match reviews. They are also linked to pages containing English and European football team profiles more FA World Cup Brazil 2014 Index .
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Euromost's European city guides: information on airports sightseeing attractions restaurants clubs nightlife accommodation in apartments campsites hostels & hotels. Info on terrorist threat levels crime tourist traps and local features. Current weather forecasts, average minimum, maximum, highest & lowest monthly temperatures.
Euromost European country profiles: these contain information on the respective country's economy currency population and recent history. Where relevant there is additional info on local travel including by air and road, important health issues such as risks of drinking local tap water and the country's susceptiibilty to earthquakes or tremors. Euromost European Skiing Index: these pages list ski and snowboardings resorts in traditional areas including the Alps and Scandinavia - we have also added information on resorts in Eastern Europe and Russia. The index is not definitive and we welcome advice on resorts in not listed or comments on sites listed that you have visited - please email us.
European Tourist Boards Tourist Board Information On the Official Tourist Boards In The Baltic States & Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe Scandinavia.
Each National country profile has links to the official tourist board or agency for that country. For some countries we also offer links to other independent or commercial sites that offer additional ot alternative information. Sometimes these sites are more useful to prospective visitors to the country than the official tourist site - see also Personal Safety section below. Each national city guide has links to the official tourist board or agency for that city. In some cities we have also given links to other independent or commercial sites that offer additional ot alternative information. These links are often a very good source of fairly piced accommodation and particularly in Eastern Europe, Russia and Southern Europe some of these sites offer services such as local tourist guides and business services. - see also Personal Safety section below:
Personal Safety & Tourist Traps & Travel Warnings
In individual city guides and the country profiles there is information on local crime issues such as pick-pocketing robbery, tourist scams and tourist traps. In general this information is not given on tourist boards sites. In some cities or other areas of that country there is a significant risk of terrorism - these known risks are given on our Travel Warnings page.
European Cruises From The North Pole To Med
Our cruise pages also include river cruises on the River Danube and The Rhine. - once only the playground for the rich - cruises are now within the reach of us all. Bon voyage. You can find special deals and book a europe cruise online (sponsor)
European Coach Services - In East & Western Europe
Information on European Coach Networks & Services across Europe can be found here . There also is information on european coach tours in central and Eastern Europe.
European Rail Services In Eastern Western Europe
General jnformation on European rail Networks & Services across Europe is given here. These pages include features on the Orient Express & the Trans Siberian Express x
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