subject: Buy Luxury Vacation Packages To Europe And Learn Tips Favorite Beaches And Festivals In Europe [print this page] Down a Perfect Pint in Dublin on European Vacations
If you have no problem gulping down beer at any time of the day, then Dublin is your dream destination for European vacations. Locals have it that Kehoe's is the best place to down a perfect pint of Guinness. The friendly bar staff keeps your mugs full even on busy nights and the crowd huddles around the stairs for conversation. An old microbrewery pub in Dublin is the Porterhouse which sells its own label; apparently, its lagers, ales and stouts are the best you can find at any store. Accompany your drink with the pubs excellent Irish stew, which will fill you up at an unbelievable price. One of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods is Temple Bar, featuring architectural masterpieces, eco-friendly themes, and cobblestone streets lined with art galleries, cafes and bars. If youre the type to need an excuse to drink, then March 17 would be the best day to be in town St. Patricks Day!Watch the parade and see some of the best street performers in Europe during the four-day event. Wear any color but green and be prepared to be pinched by the locals!
Discover Exciting Prague on European Vacations
Hop on a plane to Prague to start off your European vacations. The clubbing scene can be rowdy, with binge drinking and bar-top stripping often included in the experience. The Czechs locally produced beers are considered a national treasure. Gambrinus is a popular label, but it is not considered the best. That distinction is currently held by Kozels Medium -- named Best Czech Beer by the Research Institute of Brewing & Malting Awards. Locals, though, will tell you Pilsner Urquell is the best they attribute it to the water quality in the city, which does make a difference in the brewing. During the day, take time to see Prague's many wholesome attractions. The astronomical clock in the town square has been in existence since 1490. Animated figures light up the clock every hour between 8 AM and 8 PM -- four figures representing Vanity, Greed, Death and the Turk as well as wooden images of the twelve Apostles are set in motion. While waiting for the show to start, kill time by trying to figure out the zodiac figures on the clock face!
Experience a Barcelona Fiesta on European Vacations
European vacations to Barcelona are always a blast!September marks the arrival of the Festes de la Merce. Through the years, this intimate religious parade has evolved into a weeklong party celebrating Catalan culture. Visitors are treated to a variety of choices, including fireworks displays on the beach, air shows on the seafront, performances and exhibitions, and free concerts of local music and hip hop genres. Kids are not left out, as activities targeted to different age groups are also available. A Barcelona fiesta is not complete without a taste of local cooking. For a delectable selection of Catalan classics, head to Cinc Sentits. Try the suckling pig with apple compote, or lamb cutlets with porcini dust, or Catalan float coca bread with foie gras, or slow-braised pork belly on gingerbread. If your heart can take it, why not order all four dishes!Just make sure you still have room for the maple quesada, apple sorbet or a cheese plate to be paired with their fine wines.
Cultural European Vacations to Vienna
Vienna has a rich heritage in the arts and culture, making it a great city to visit for enriching European vacations. A dazzling display of beauty at night, the Wiener Staatsoper is Vienna's State Opera where theater aficionados can catch 50 to 60 world-class performances every year. Take a peek at the imperial jewels of the Habsburgs royal family exhibited at the Hofburg Museum. Another demonstration of imperial affluence is the Sisi Museum; devoted to the Empress Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie of Austria, the museum showcases the imperial apartments. Canvas pieces from the old masters as well as ancient and classical artifacts can be viewed by the public at the Kunsthistorisches Museum and Naturhistorisches Museum. These museums are not even part of Viennas museum quarter, formerly the imperial stalls which were converted to a museum complex in the 1990s. In this vast complex you will find the Leopold Museum, home to one of the most valuable collections of modern Austrian art from Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and other artists.
