subject: Reserve Weekend Cross-country European Vacations And Search For Information Regarding Attractive Sca [print this page] A Taste of Dublin on European Vacations A Taste of 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 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. Complement your drink with Irish stew, a house specialty, which will fill you up at an incredible price. Do not miss out on the charming Temple Bar neighborhood, which features architectural marvels, eco-friendly schemes, 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!
Sightseeing in Berlin on European Vacations
A great place to get your European vacations going is Berlin. Probably the most famous landmark in the city, the partition between East and West was torn down in 1989, signaling the beginning of a new era for Germany. You can celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall by walking on whats left of it on Weddings southern border. A segment of the wall was restored at the Gedenksttte Berliner Mauer, located near the documentation center where stories of people who attempted to cross the wall are kept. Many visitors go to the former border crossing of the Sandkrugbrcke and lay flowers on a stone that commemorates the first person to be shot dead while fleeing the East. The Haus am Checkpoint Charlie has a museum that provides tourists with a comprehensive history of the Wall. Before the sun sets, visit the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg district of Mitte at around 3 or 4 in the afternoon for kaffee und kuchen, a popular Berlin tradition of coffee and cake.
Authentic Scandinavian Cuisine on Copenhagen European Vacations
Round off your European vacations with feasts of traditional Scandinavian cuisine in Copenhagen. Chow down some fish dumplings and pickled herring -- local delicacies that have become a huge part of the history and culture of Denmark. With its island location, it comes as no surprise that seafood is fresh and plentiful, and features prominently on menus. Perhaps the most famous Danish dish is the smrrebrd, usually consumed during lunch. An open-faced sandwich, the smrrebrd features dark rye bread topped with eel, smoked salmon, venison, liver pt, or roast beef or pork. Copenhagen's gastronomical offerings are ideal for budget travelers. You can easily spot fried sausages from the numerous vendors lining the city streets, as well as the local Carlsberg beer brewed here since 1847. Challenge your taste with the aquavit -- a super strong caraway-scented brandy. Looking for upscale dining spots for special occasions and events?Copenhagen has the most number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the country -- 13 as of 2009.
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. Visit the Wiener Staatsoper at night, when the Vienna State Opera is as dazzling as its world-class performers who stage 50 to 60 opera shows every year. Marvel at the wealth of the royal family of Habsburgs -- the imperial jewels are on display at the Hofburg Museum. The Sisi Museum is devoted to the Empress Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie of Austria, and allows guests to view 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. On to Vienna's museum quarter, you will learn more about Vienna's art and culture from several museums sprawled over a vast complex that was transformed in the 1990s from what used to be imperial stalls. The Leopold Museum, which houses one of the largest collections of modern Austrian art from artists such as Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, is found in this complex.
