Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts

Will Europe be on sale this summer?


With Europe in the midst of a major financial crisis, will U.S. travelers heading across the pond find incredible deals?

Yes, possibly in a few countries. Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain—the worst hit countries should—have some deals. USA Today reports:
...travel agents are seeing potential bargains in these countries in everything from airfares, hotels and restaurants, to in-country transportation and visits to key tourist sites.

The agents also regard these four nations as potentially cheaper to visit this summer than three other top tourist European destinations: Britain, France and Italy.

But while you might find great rates on hotels in these countries, you probably won't score bargain prices on flights to get you there. Airfares are on the rise and this trend is expected to continue through the summer.
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Free beer lover's guides to Europe


Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Cheapflights.com is celebrating the day by offering travels a free beer lover's guide to European destinations.

The guide offers the lowdown on beer in six countries: Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland and Spain.

For example, in Spain you should look for Cerveza Negra, a dark, lightly hopped lager similar to those from Munich, which contains 5.5 percent alcohol. In Austria, you might find Dunkel, a dark, sweet lager weighing containing 5.5 percent alcohol content with hints of spice.
Europe is home to a whopping 2300 plus breweries. These range from long established, internationally known majors to smaller regional producers of specialist brews. Undoubtedly, Europe will have a beer to suit every taste, and not surprisingly, it boasts 9 of the world’s 10 countries with the highest beer consumption per capita.
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