Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur

Wine Villages of the Southern Rhône
February 27, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

In the southern Rhône River valley, low, twisted grapevines cover the rocky countryside, producing some great wines. John and... [Read the full story]

The Best Museums in Amsterdam
February 26, 2009 · Category: Amsterdam 

Amsterdam, one of Europe’s leading artistic / cultural centers, is home to over 50 museums and galleries. In fact, it boasts more... [Read the full story]

Air Europa to launch New York-Madrid Non-stop in June
February 25, 2009 · Category: Travel News 

New non-stop service between New York and Madrid will be inaugurated by Air Europa on June 1, 2009. Operating between Kennedy... [Read the full story]

A Peek into Florence’s Backstreet Humanity
February 24, 2009 · Category: Florence 

It is a very ordinary street in Florence, via Sant’Agostino. Some may say it’s dirty, or even unpleasant. Graffiti is scrawled... [Read the full story]

Best Barcelona Spots to Speak English
February 23, 2009 · Category: Barcelona 

Barcelona offers a plethora of great restaurants serving up authentic local cuisine. But sometimes you just want to speak English,... [Read the full story]

Discover the Isle of Skye
February 22, 2009 · Category: Scotland 

The Isle of Skye (An t-Eilean Sgitheanach in Scottish Gaelic) is the largest and most popular island of Scotland’s inner Hebrides... [Read the full story]

Glasgow, the City of Music
February 21, 2009 · Category: Glasgow 

The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, recently named Glasgow a UNESCO City of Music, as part of the Organization’s... [Read the full story]

Easy Day-Trips from Barcelona
February 19, 2009 · Category: Barcelona 

Barcelona is ideally situated in the Catalunya area of Spain. While you could certainly fill your days with the many sights of... [Read the full story]

Waterford: Ireland’s Crystal City
February 18, 2009 · Category: Ireland 

The oldest population center in Ireland, Waterford is a beautiful medieval city with a long, proud history and a world-famous... [Read the full story]

Paris Cemeteries: Strolling Among the Stars
February 17, 2009 · Category: Paris 

Visiting Paris’ cemeteries may not be your idea of having fun. However, if you are truly in love with the City of Lights, you... [Read the full story]

San Sebastian – Sun, Sea and Superb Cuisine
February 16, 2009 · Category: Basque Region 

San Sebastian doesn’t seem to get as much attention as the glamorous resort towns on Spain’s Costa de Sol. But this seaside... [Read the full story]

A Day in Belfast, Northern Ireland
February 14, 2009 · Category: Ireland 

Any in-the-know tourists will tell you that Belfast in Northern Ireland is a hidden paradise, full of history, ambience, and hospitality. The... [Read the full story]

Enjoying Piedmont’s Culinary Wonders
February 13, 2009 · Category: Northern Italy 

Piedmont, the region at the base of the Italian Alps, is bordered by Switzerland and France, and sometimes seems to take more... [Read the full story]

Take an Active Vacation in France
February 12, 2009 · Category: France 

France is a country of contrasts, offering cosmopolitan shopping delights as well as rustic outdoor adventures. Here are a few... [Read the full story]

Volcanoes and Art in Lanzarote, Spain
February 10, 2009 · Category: Canary Islands 

Not as well known as the larger Canary Islands, Lanzarote is perhaps the most fascinating. A week’s worth of attractions make... [Read the full story]

Scotland’s Stalwart Castles
February 9, 2009 · Category: Scotland 

When people think of Scotland, they likely think of bagpipes, whiskey, and castles. And, castles are a large part of the landscape... [Read the full story]

Exploring the Scottish and English Border
February 7, 2009 · Category: Scotland 

The border between the United Kingdom’s two largest nations, England and Scotland, has been a contentious place for hundreds... [Read the full story]

The Dazzling Museums of Copenhagen
February 5, 2009 · Category: Denmark 

Copenhagen has more than 50 museums, classic to kitsch, erotica to fairy tales, and not a one of them is stuffy or boring. Some... [Read the full story]

Day Trips to the Mountains of Trento, Italy
February 4, 2009 · Category: Northern Italy 

Whether it’s skiing on Monte Bondone in January or swimming in the aquamarine lakes of Monte Terlago in June—there are countless... [Read the full story]

Exploring the Dutch Coast
February 3, 2009 · Category: The Netherlands 

The Netherlands is a coastal nation, with the entire western side of the country boardering the sea. Dutch beaches are characterized... [Read the full story]

Cider Houses Rule in Basque Spain
February 2, 2009 · Category: Basque Region 

While Spain’s Rioja region is famous for its red wine and the Andalusian area of the south is known for its sherry production,... [Read the full story]

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