subject: Hunt For Discount Hotel Deals For European Vacations And Find Tips On Major Piers And Holidays In Eu [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. Locals report that Kehoes is the best place to head to for the 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. 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. 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!There is a parade that displays some of the best street performers in Europe during a four-day gala. If you don't want to be pinched by the locals, do not wear anything but green!
Authentic Scandinavian Cuisine on Copenhagen European Vacations
Round off your European vacations with feasts of traditional Scandinavian cuisine in Copenhagen. Taste the pickled herring and fish dumplings these are classic foods that are a huge part of Denmarks culture and history. Surrounded by water, it comes as no surprise that fresh seafood is plentiful and featured prominently on Danish menus. The smrrebrd is probably the most famous Danish dish, generally eaten for 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. Eating on the cheap is not hard to do in Copenhagen. 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. For a taste of adventure, try a sip of aquavit, a very strong brandy with caraway scent. Want something more upscale to celebrate special occasions?As of 2009, Copenhagen has 13 Michelin-starred restaurants, the most in the country.
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, the patron saint of Venice, has one of the greatest collections of classical texts in the world. The museum gallery of Gallerie dellAccademia displays art pieces from ancient times up to the 18th century. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection displays the work of prominent American modernists and Italian futurists such as Picasso and Dal in the cubism, surrealism and abstract expressionism genres. Roam through the picturesque St. Marks Square and Palazzo Ducale, and make a quick visit to the beautiful Doges Palace. Stroll over the romantic Rialto Bridge, where jewelry shops abound.
European Vacations to Colorful Amsterdam
If you are spending your European vacations in Amsterdam, they will surely be full of color. Windmills, tulips, cheeses and clogs abound in the area. Amsterdam is home to eight windmills, the most famous of which is De Gooyer where visitors are most likely to down a pint since it is located next to the prize-winning brewery Brouwerij t IJ. Along the Singel, the Bloemenmarkt is the place to buy tulips, and the Wegewijs emporium is where you can taste and purchase the flavorful cheeses. There is a clog-making museum just outside the city called Klompenmakerij De Zaanse Schans where visitors can learn about the history and symbolism of the clog. Continuing with the theme of colorful shoes, the Amsterdams Historisch Museum maps the last eight centuries of urban evolution using found objects like 700-year-old footwear. Explore the 165 canals that encircle the city and keep the sea at bay. The most beautiful canal is probably Prinsengracht with its fun houseboats and wide green shades. Walk up this area to see Anne Franks house.
