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by Greg Cruey on May 24, 2009
The nature of reality has changed. And it's good news. Not only can you now get cheap food in London, it's actually worth eating, according to Gridskipper.It used to be that travelers didn'...
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by Greg Cruey on January 13, 2009
If you're looking for an easy Budget-friendly destination in Europe, you might be looking for Lisbon. That, according to Paul Ames at the Associated Press.The most memorable Lisbon experiences can...
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by Greg Cruey on October 29, 2008
Mark Kahler has a good piece online at the moment about winter travel deals and he makes an excellent point - few people consider Europe in the dead of Winter. But why not?
Europe has a host of desti...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on October 16, 2008
Well saints be praised, literally! The Vatican is still one of the few places left that does not have an admission fee! With the exception of the private museums, you can explore the grounds and the ...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on October 13, 2008
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The photo above shows a cat in the Roman Colosseum. We went there today for a very specific reason- we were more interested in seeing the stray cats than the Colosseum itsel...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on October 9, 2008
Here's the thing about Versailles. Admission is expensive, it's navigation ins complicated and, if the metro is not running efficiently, getting there can be a nightmare. For example, today, ...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on October 9, 2008
"Yes, they told me you were fools, and that I was not to listen to your kind words, nor trust to your charity. You promised me my life, but you lied!"
Who recognizes these words? Ten point...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on October 9, 2008
So continuing on the theme of the best things in life are free in Paris, here are some of the sites that can be enjoyed at no cost whatsoever. The above photo is of one of the Paris Metro stations. W...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on October 8, 2008
So like I said, you need not spend A ton of money in order to enjoy Paris. Sometimes, the best things happen by serendipity. Today, I my husband and I strolled through the Luxembourg Gardens , we cam...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on October 7, 2008
Sure, Paris can be expensive. However, it need not be. Part of The joy of a city such as Paris is the ability to get satisfaction by strolling through a neighborhood and taking in its feel. For examp...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on October 7, 2008
Last week, I spoke about seeing the Phantom of the Opera in Vegas. So here we are today in paris. Yes, I know, life is tough!The above photo is of the Garnier Opera House, where the Phantom of the Op...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on May 8, 2008
Okay. So the dollar is not doing so well in Europe. But don't let that stop you from visiting Florence. A new promotional campaign called The Fiorino Effect, sponsored by the Province of Florence...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on March 14, 2008
You dream of a spring vacation in Europe.
You have nightmares about what it is going to cost.
Then, a genie jumps out of a bottle and says, "Your wish is my command."
You say, "I wish ...
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by Melissa Petri on December 19, 2007
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The Dollar may be taking a beating, but that doesn't mean that enjoying Europe would no longer be possible. Going to Europe and sampling it's culture may not be as expensive as you woul...
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by Melissa Petri on December 18, 2007
Have you been dreaming of seeing the sights of Europe but scared of the high value of the Euro? Here is a smart way to see the the sights of Europe by buying Point-to-point tickets rather than the Eur...
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by Melissa Petri on December 5, 2007
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Are you ready for the holidays? Well, I am. I booked our tickets back in August, and our printed tickets have been with us since the end of September. I might sound paranoid to some, but it is ...
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by Melissa Petri on November 7, 2007
Are you single? Brave enough for speed dating? Interested in visiting Europe? Then listen up, because this isn't a joke.
Did you know that you can fly to cities in Europe and speed date on a 737...
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by Melissa Petri on November 1, 2007
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Reasons to visit Lisbon:
1. Round-trip tickets costs as low as $606* (using CheapTickets.com). NYC-Lisbon-NYC with one stop-over in Munich, Germany for travel between Nov. 15 - Nov. 22.
2. L...
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by Melissa Petri on November 1, 2007
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Here's an idea. Instead of carving turkey this Thanksgiving, why don't you treat yourself to pizza and pasta in Rome.
Gate1 Travel is offering a 6-day Thanksgiving Package in Rome for...
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by Melissa Petri on October 23, 2007
flyMonarch, voted the Leisure Airline of the Year in the recent travel industry awards, is the first European airline that offers it's customers the ability to pay using a PayPal account.
Aside f...
