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by Melissa Petri on July 3, 2007
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Wouldn't it be nice to dine at Michelin-starred restaurants after a day of sightseeing? If you had the money, I'd tell you to buy a Michelin Red Guide, THE oldest and most famous Europe...
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by Melissa Petri on May 30, 2007
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If you're planning a trip to Europe sometime in July or August, check out James Martin's list of festivals, so you can plan your trip around one of these festivals.
One of the most in...
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by Melissa Petri on May 8, 2007
Summer is the perfect time to explore Switzerland on two wheels. With a bicycle, you will be able to experience the charm of each Swiss town up close and in greater depth.
You'd think that renti...
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by Melissa Petri on April 17, 2007
Zoom UK is the sister company of Canadian low-cost Zoom Airlines. Its first route will be a daily service between London Gatwick and New York-JFK Airports which is scheduled to start on June 21, 2007....
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by Melissa Petri on April 13, 2007
No, the title of this post has no typo error. RyanAir really does plan to launch transatlantic flights between the US and Europe with $12 fares.
If that plan pushes through, it would be a dream come ...
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by Melissa Petri on March 8, 2007
Minus the crowd and with the advantage of good weather, Spring is the best time (IMHO) to enjoy Europe. And the best of all, traveling in Spring allows you to save a few more $ -- that is, if you trav...
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by Melissa Petri on December 28, 2006
Since you would be needing a passport to travel to neighboring countries in 2007 anyway, I suggest that you get that passport more mileage and travel all the way to Europe instead.
You can ski in th...
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by Melissa Petri on December 15, 2006
Eurail sells tickets for European railroads to non-Europeans. Despite the number of budget airlines offering cheap tickets, Eurail is still a budget travelers' option, should they plan on visiting...
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by Melissa Petri on September 15, 2006
When people say Switzerland, most think of watches, outdoor alpine scenery, chocolates and/or the swiss army knife.
When people think of traveling to Switzerland, I bet that no one would immediately...
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by Melissa Petri on September 6, 2006
Part 1 - Introduction. Where to Go?
Part 2 - BUDGET TRANSPORTATION AROUND MUNICH
Munich has a relatively easy public transportation system. As long as you do not change directions, you only need on...
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by Melissa Petri on September 5, 2006
The term "luxury-budget" best describes The Hoxton Hotel. It seems contradictory but that is how it is. With "roaring fires and cool cocktails, frette linen and flat screen TVs, sumptuo...
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by Melissa Petri on September 3, 2006
PART I - INTRODUCTION. WHERE TO GO?
Who has not heard of the Oktoberfest? It's only 3 weeks away until people from all over head for Bavaria.
The Oktoberfest is one of the most famous festivals...
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by Melissa Petri on July 28, 2006
Formerly known as Catair, Clickair is Iberia's low-cost airline offspring. From its Barcelona base, it will fly to 12 destinations - Amsterdam, Dublin, Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Lisbon, Oporto, Mosc...
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by Melissa Petri on July 6, 2006
For U.S. Residents, here is your chance to travel to Northamptonshire in England for Free.
All you need to qualify for the draw is to spend a minute to fill-up this online form. Don't worry abou...
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by Melissa Petri on June 12, 2006
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Okay, so you did get that ticket, flight and hotel for that much-awaited football event. But, hey, not all of us are lucky enough to have tickets to ALL the games. Heck...
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by Melissa Petri on May 24, 2006
Tonight, people all over the world will be glued to their TV sets as they watch Katherine McPhee and Taylor Hicks sing their way against each other to be the next American Idol. Fancy yourself to be n...
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by Melissa Petri on May 19, 2006
Do you enjoy experimenting in the kitchen? Would you equally enjoy travelling to a far-away place? If so, why not hit two birds with one stone by going on a culinary vacation this summer?
For your co...
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by Melissa Petri on May 16, 2006
According to DW, the English team is booked to stay at Schlosshotel in Bühlerhöhe/Baden-Baden for the World Cup 2006.
Schlosshotel Bühlerhöhe is a beautiful Baroque style castle located in an 18-hec...
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by Melissa Petri on May 6, 2006
World Cup this, World Cup that! Everywhere I look in Frankfurt, I see signs of activity as people rush to improve and beautify the whole city for the World Cup 2006. And when you'd rather stare ...
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by Melissa Petri on April 29, 2006
Who is the most (in)famous Austrian in this world? Gustav Klimt, Sigmund Freud, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Lise Meitner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, adolf hitler and Niki Lauder, among others would proba...
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by Melissa Petri on April 29, 2006
With the date of the World Cup just right around the corner, many football fans (like you) from all over the world are soon flying off to the land of beer and sausages.
It could be that most of you ...
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by Melissa Petri on April 25, 2006
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Last week, I had a 2-day meeting in Munich. The meeting facilitator decided to book all of us at the Kempinski Munich Airport Hotel since some of the participants...
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by Melissa Petri on April 22, 2006
Should you need a bit of convincing, here are a few reasons why you should head to Paris soon.
Reason #1 - The Weather
"The city's all a-shining
Beneath a fickle sun,
A gay young wind's...
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by Melissa Petri on April 20, 2006
Yesterday, british Airways announced the increase in fuel charges for long-haul flights.
Today, British Airways decided to please the other segment of the market in Europe by announcing its plans to ...
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by Melissa Petri on April 12, 2006
Off to London to visit the Queen? Oh wait, you didn't get the invitation to stay at the Buckingham Palace? Don't fret, you can stay at Hotel 41, instead. It's right on Buckingham Palace ro...
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by Melissa Petri on April 8, 2006
Tourismus+Congress GmbH Frankfurt am Main organises walking tours around the city. A two hour Historical tour, with an english-speaking guide would set you back 95Euros.
Want to ride? Ride the ebbel...
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by Melissa Petri on April 6, 2006
A vacation in Europe almost always means visiting more than one country. After all, the distances between countries is comparable to the distance from one state to the next back in the USA.
Traveller...
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by Melissa Petri on April 4, 2006
"Don't judge a book by its cover."
And this old adage will come to mind the first time you see what Hotel Fox in Copenhagen, Denmark has to offer. From its appearance outside, it is f...
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by Melissa Petri on April 3, 2006
This early, the whole city of Frankfurt (along with the other venues) is already bustling with activity in preparation for the coming World Cup 2006.
Securing a ticket isn't easy, though. But, d...
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by Melissa Petri on March 31, 2006
To be in Rome is to be in constant awe at the marks that several period has left. The Colosseum alone will leave you with goosebumps.
Experience history as you tour around and drink in the sights th...
