subject: Search Online For Last-minute European Vacation Packages And Find Tips On Common Places To Hang Out [print this page] Fun European Vacations to Dublin Fun European Vacations to Dublin
If you have no problem gulping down beer at any time of the day, then Dublin is your dream destination for European vacations. According to the locals, the best place to down a perfect pint of Guinness is at Kehoe's. The friendly bar staff will make sure you will never have an empty mug even on crowded nights when customers gather around the stairs to chat. Dublins old microbrewery pub, the Porterhouse, only sells its own label of beers, but its stouts, lagers and ales are better than any you can find at the stores. Accompany your drink with the pubs excellent Irish stew, which will fill you up at an unbelievable price. Temple Bar, one of the citys most charming neighborhoods, has art galleries, bars and cafes lining its cobblestone streets and mingling with its architectural marvels and eco-friendly schemes. 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!
European Vacations to Romantic Venice
Surprise your beloved with European vacations that begin with romantic Venice -- the "City of Water", the "City of Bridges", and the "City of "Canals. "The beauty of Venice is world renowned; it is made up of 117 little islands set on the Venetian Lagoon extending from the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy. Walk through the multitude of museums it has to offer. The Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, the National Library of St. Mark named after the patron saint of Venice, showcases one of the most valuable collections of rare printed texts in the world. The Gallerie dellAccademia is a museum gallery of pre-19th century art. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is popular for its masterpieces from famous American modernists and Italian futurists such as Picasso, Dal and other artists who dabbled in cubism, surrealism and abstract expressionism. Palazzo Ducale, or Doge's Palace, is a sight to behold from the equally beautiful St. Mark's Square and Venetian Lagoon. Stroll over the romantic Rialto Bridge, where jewelry shops abound.
European Vacations to Medieval Stockholm
Since over three quarters of a millennium ago, when Stockholm was born, there has been a settlement in Gamla Stan the Old City. Beginning way back 1252, pillaging raids proliferated the winding medieval alleys, the town squares, the old churches, and the Royal Palace. Today, the horses and donkeys with carriages have been replaced by dozens of bus tours carrying tourists from around the world. For a more relaxing tour of the city, try to avoid the main boulevards and stick to exploring the quaint side streets during your European vacations. You'll see how Sweden has come along since the ancient times when you visit Stadshuset, the City Hall. Stadshuset is Stockholm's most prominent landmark and one of the most important too, as it hosts the Nobel Prize banquet every year. A 10,000-pipe organ, the stunning Golden Hall which depicts Swedish history through 18 million pieces of gold leaf on wall mosaics, and the Council Chamber resembling an open roof of a Viking longhouse are among the must-see attractions in the city.
Swiss Winter European Vacations
Enjoy the winter wonderland that is Switzerland on your European vacations!Climb the Matterhorn, Switzerland's most popular landmark, and enjoy breathtaking mountain landscapes and views of tiny villages covered by perfectly white snow. Many winter activities are available for the entire family: snowboarding, skating, snow shoe trekking, dog sledding, horse sleigh rides, tobogganing, and cross-country skiing. Not too challenging for you?Experience a heart-pounding adrenaline rush by engaging in some extreme sports opportunities. Sign up for air boarding -- glide through air on a modern inflatable body board and steer by shifting your weight. How about snow kiting, where you are attached to a kite wearing skis or a snowboard, and let the wind carry you off on your own personal ski lift?Not for the faint of heart!At the end of a grueling day, relax those tired and aching muscles in the heated pool of your hotel or resort.
