subject: Search Online For Weekend Summer Vacations To Europe And Search For Information Regarding Popular Ni [print this page] Down a Perfect Pint in Dublin on European Vacations
End your European vacations with a visit to Dublin, where you can order drinks at any time of the day. According to the locals, the best place to down a perfect pint of Guinness is at Kehoe's. 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. The pub's excellent Irish stew is a great complement to your drink, filling you up at very affordable prices. 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. Schedule your Dublin vacation around March 17 -- St. Patrick's Day is always a great excuse to drink!The parade exhibits some of the continents best street performers during a four-day gala. Wear any color but green and be prepared to be pinched by the locals!
European Vacations to Exciting Prague
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. Locally produced Czech beers are regarded as a national treasure. Gambrinus is the most popular, but not necessarily regarded as the best. The Research Institute of Brewing & Malting Awards has awarded the title Best Czech Beer to Kozels Medium. But if you ask any local about their beer preference, Pilsner Urquell is the hands-down favorite; many say it is because of the water quality in the city which is used for brewing. During the day, take time to see Prague's many wholesome attractions. The Prague Orloj, a medieval astronomical clock, has been in the town square 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. Try to figure out the zodiac signs on the complex clock dial while you wait for the hourly show to start.
European Vacations to Charming Budapest
An important city to visit on European vacations is Budapest. Despite its communist roots, Budapest has become a tourist-friendly destination since 1989. As you walk out your hotel from the Pest side, spot The Citadel on the Buda side of the river and make this towering structure your reference point when seeing the sights of the city. Up there, you will get romantic views of the city. You can also visit the cannon-ball-pocked fort from the 19th century and the Liberation Monument on Gellrt Hill, an inspirational structure in memory of the Soviet liberation of Hungary from Nazi forces during the Second World War. View the sights on the Castle District of Buda, including the Hungarian National Gallery, the Mathias Church which used to exclusively hold royal weddings, and the Fisherman's Bastion, a fairy-tale setting where many local couples exchange "I Dos" and take memorable photos amidst the picturesque backdrop of the Lookout Terrace. Wind down with a sunset Danube cruise after all that excitement.
Scandinavian Offerings on Copenhagen European Vacations
Food is an important part of European vacations, and Copenhagen offers visitors an authentic Scandinavian experience. Grab a bite of fish dumplings and pickled herring -- traditional dishes that have been a huge part of the culture and history of Denmark. Surrounded by water, it comes naturally that seafood is fresh and abundant, and features prominently on Copenhagen menus. Perhaps the most famous Danish dish is the smrrebrd, usually consumed during lunch. The smrrebrd is an open-faced sandwich which uses dark rye bread and is usually topped with roast beef or pork, eel, venison, smoked salmon, or liver pt. Copenhagen's gastronomical offerings are ideal for budget travelers. On the roadside, vendors by the dozen sell fried sausages, and as well the citys local Carlsberg beer brewed in the area since 1847. Challenge your taste with the aquavit -- a super strong caraway-scented brandy. Looking for upscale dining spots for special occasions and events?As of 2009, Copenhagen has 13 Michelin-starred restaurants, the most in the country.
