Travel Europe

Eight of the best sites about travel to and around Europe. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your recommendation at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Italy Tours, Greece Travel, Paris Hotels)

1. VisitEurope.com - This Website, hosted by the 39 member countries of the European Travel Commission, offers a comprehensive resource on all things Europe - where to go, what to do, where to stay and how to get there. Useful information found here includes interactive maps, a flight search engine, a currency converter, event listings, a weather predictor and brochure downloads from various countries and regions.  The site is accessible in many languages and live support is available. (www.visiteurope.com)

2. RailEurope.com - Check fares, make reservations and buy tickets and rail passes for train travel across Europe. The site offers special deals including discounts for youths, seniors and groups.  Also offers country guides and a lengthy FAQ section with information on which is the best pass to buy for your travel needs, what to do at the train station, and accommodations once on board. (www.raileurope.com)

3. Bargain Travel Europe - Offers a guide to Europe on a budget, with cheap travel tips, special deals for families, couples and holiday travelers, vacation ideas, and secret spots missed by travel tours. Numerous articles on topics including “Getting Married in Europe” and “Taking the Night Train,” and plenty of links to other European resources. (www.bargaintraveleurope.com)

4. The Pitch: An “Amazing Race” for the Rest of Us - February 15, 2009 article looks at Competitours, a new European adventure race service designed to provide an experience like the CBS reality show “The Amazing Race” for “real people.”  The article provides race information details including dates, costs and travel locations in Europe. (www.chicagotribune.com)

5. Where We’re Going in ‘09: Europe’s Rising Stars - February 2009 Fodor’s article details the editors’ picks for top travel destinations in Europe for 2009. Includes information on Cappadocia, Turkey; Galway, Ireland; Valencia, Spain and more. You can also tool around the Website, a comprehensive resource for travel and vacation planning, to find deals and information on airfare, hotels, cruises and tours in Europe. (www.fodors.com)

6. Backpack Europe - Complete information on backpacking across Europe on a budget, including travel tips like estimating costs, planning your itinerary and what to pack; hotel vs. hostel vs. campsite; travel by train, bus, ferry, car and more, and recommendations on the best travel guides and books. You’ll also find a slew of related links on the subject. (www.backpackeurope.com)

7. European Travel at VirtualTourist.com - In this “worldwide travel community,” you can get travel advice from European locals and real travelers who share their experiences, tips, photos, reviews and more. You can also research and plan trips, create travel guides, ask questions in the forum, book travel and create a personal home page and map to show where you’ve been and share your information with others. (www.virtualtourist.com)

8. Europe Travel Guide at NYTimes.com - Travel guide to Europe from the New York Times features interactive maps, Q&A, an article library, and multimedia slide shows. Site also links to Expedia.com allowing you to book air travel, hotels, rental cars, cruise packages and more through, (www.travel.nytimes.com)

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