Tours in Europe - Food and Culture

There’s more than one way to say hello in Europe. No two countries are the same, and the different languages and cultures make the continent amazing.

Enjoy the super friendly Irish hospitality and foot-stomping rhythms, listen in to the lively conversations in Spain or Italy, or sit outside a café with the Paris locals. Be ready to barter for a bargain in Turkey’s markets or jump in a black cab in London and see if you can get a great tale out of the driver.

Fashionistas will love the style and glamour of Paris and Milan. Art, music and design fans will love Madrir, Venice, and Stockholm. And London is a Royal watcher’s dream.

Tourism in Venice - Best Places, Restaurants, Hotels

Museums in Venice:

Museo Civico Correr
Ca'Rezzonico
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Galleria dell'Accademia
Venice Museums Pass

Climate in Venice:

According to the Köppen climate classification, Venice has a Humid subtropical climate (Cfa), with cool winters and very warm summers. The 24-hour average in January is 2.5 °C (36.5 °F), and for July this figure is 22.7 °C (72.9 °F). Precipitation is spread relatively evenly throughout the year, and averages 801 millimetres (31.5 in).

Airports in Venice:

Venice is served by the Marco Polo International Airport, or Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo, named in honor of its famous citizen. The airport is on the mainland and was rebuilt away from the coast. Airport is connected by land to Venice main island (Piazzale Roma, the bus terminal) by the ACTV lines (for example line 5 aerobus) and by sea to Venice, Murano and Lido by Alilaguna lines.

Restaurants in Venice:

Grand Canal
Vini da Gigio
Alle Testiere
Harry's Dolci
Al nono risorto
Shri Ganesh
Corte Sconta
Acqua Pazza
Osteria Antico Dolo

Hotels in Venice:

HOTEL CASTELLO
HOTEL CARLTON ON THE GRAND CANAL
HOTEL SAN GALLO
FLATS IN VENICE
HOTEL ADRIATICO
HOTEL ACCA
CORTE DI VILLA COLLOREDO
VILLA PARADISO

My Favorite European Destinations

1. Budapest, Hungary

Old World charm. The city is divided into 2 parts by the blue Danube, which are Buda and Pest. Not as commercialized or expensive as the other European cities. Home to many of the famous warm baths in Europe like Szechenyi Baths and Gellert Baths.

2. Copenhagen, Zealand

Wonderful Copenhagen, beautiful and clean city, wonderful people! You can go on and on and on walking the pedestrian only streets that goes on for blocks.

3. Prague, Bohemia

Gorgeous city, cobblestone streets, old world, preserved architecture. The city is getting more and more tourists each year but still worth a visit! It's definitely cheaper than London or Paris. Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, views from on top of Prague Castle overlooking the city, all are incredible.

4. Venice

In my opinion, one of the most, or if not, the most beautiful city in the World. It's romantic, it has amazing architecture, and it's for art lovers.

5. Vienna, Austria

Very clean city. Known for its beautiful and rich music from the works of Mozart and Strauss. The city itself has a lot of class of its own.

Top 10 Romantic Gateways in Europe

1. Venice

It is hard not to be overwhelmed by the beauty and uniqueness of Venice. Combined with the Italian farniente and delicious food, this is the ideal romantic place.

2. Paris, Ile-de-France

Any time of the year, there are always tons of things to do in Paris on a romantic weekend: walk hand in hand along the Seine, climb the stairs at the Sacre-Coeur.

3. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

For some reasons, cities with canals rank very high in the 'romantic places' lists. Amsterdam being called The "Venice of the North", it is no surprise that the first Destination of the Netherlands made this list. And there are other good reasons for this.

4. Brugge - Bruges

Canals, medieval buildings and the small size of one of the most visited places of Belgium a cute romantic place to go. Ideal for a weekend, for those who enjoy ancient architecture, fine gastronomy and the best chocolate in the world.

5. Prague, Bohemia

Since the late eighties and the opening up of Eastern Europe, Prague quickly became one of the trendy (and original, at first) places to visit and rapidly evolved to offer all kind of tourist amenities.

6. Barcelona

Plenty of small restaurants to enjoy tapas, vibrant nightlife, stunning buildings signed by architect Gaudi all over make Barcelona a unique destination.

7. Copenhagen, Zealand

Balancing well ancient and new, Copenhagen is one of the capital of design which at the same time is proud of its harmonious architecture from the middle age, its cobblestone squares and its canals. An alternate romantic destination, which combine the very needed canals with a modern touch.

8. Rome, Lazio

Anything that relates to Italy is romantic - after the obvious pick of Venice, Roma is an alternate romantic destination with plenty of things to do and to see, and a perfect plac to enjoy the Italian farniente.

9. Berlin, Germany


Like adventure? Love to live off the beaten track? Cancel your romantic weekend to Paris or Venice and head for Berlin. The capital Destination of Germany has tremendously changed over the last 15 years to become one of the most vibrant and exciting destinations of Europe.

10. Budapest, Hungary

Destination that developed on the banks of the Danube river, Destination of churches.

Top 10 best cities in Europe for travel snobs

Top 10 best cities in Europe for travel snobs – With so many travellers heading for the most popular destinations time and time again, many other great cites get missed.

1. Porto, Portugal
2. Dresden, Germany
3. Salamanca, Spain
4. Verona, Italy
5. Marseille, France
6. Aarhus, Denmark
7. Tallinn, Estonia
8. Utrecht, Netherlands
9. Bath, England
10. Warsaw, Poland

Top 10 Places to visit Europe in 2012

Whatever your tastes, 2012 is filled with unmissable things to see and do. So broaden your travel horizons and get ahead of the pack with our top travellers' picks for 2012.

Madrid, Spain
Orkney, Scotland
Zürich Switzerland)
Paris, France
Berlin, Germany
Stockholm, Sweden
Turku, Finland
Dunedin, New Zealand
Barcelona (Spain)
Manchester, England

The Best Airports in Europe

Zürich Airport (Switzerland)
Zürich Airport is located in Kloten, canton of Zürich, Switzerland and managed by Unique Airport.
It is Switzerland's largest international flight gateway and hub to national domestic carrier Swiss International Air Lines and Lufthansa.



Barcelona Airport (Spain)
Barcelona Airport is located southwest of the city, between El Prat de Llobregat, Viladecans and Sant Boi. It is 3km from the Port of Barcelona, one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean for container traffic. The hub is also close to the Free Zone Consortium, a leading logistics centre.



Venice Marco Polo Airport (Italy)
Venice Marco Polo Airport is one of Italy's main hubs and was named after the eponymous Venetian traveller, who is generally recognised as the European discoverer of China.



Leipzig-Halle Airport (Germany)
The hub is the second German airport to make the list, with some 2.34 million passengers in 2006. During the same period, flight movements climbed to 42,333 from 37,905.

Munich International Airport (Germany)
Munich International Airport's reputation as a leading hub was confirmed earlier this year during the World Airport Awards 2006. Some 30.7 million travelled through the hub last year, suggesting its title as Europe's Best Airport is deserved.

Athens International Airport (Greece)
Athens International Airport opened on March 29, 2001. The Greek capital's only civilian airport is a major hub for state-owned carrier Olympic Airlines and Aegean Airlines.

The Best hotels in London

Here the list of the 10 bests hotels in London - England.

1. Cool capsule: Yotel Heathrow Airport

Hot on the heels of the first Yotel, which opened at Gatwick Airport in spring 2007, the second opened in Heathrow's terminal four in December. Its revolutionary cabin concept is modelled on first-class aeroplane accommodation, with a choice of Standard or Premium cabins bookable for a whole night (if your flight is cancelled, for example) or in four-hour segments if you just want a power nap and freshen-up. 

2. Home from home: Hotel 55

This substantial Edwardian house converted into a modern hotel is something of a rarity in a large city – it's affordable and homely yet stylish. The breakfast/dining room is in a glass-covered extension overlooking the garden, and there is a surprisingly slick bar area, open 24 hours, where you can order cocktails while you slave over a hot laptop.

3. Calming influence: myhotel Bloomsbury

An unbeatable address if you want to hang out in Soho, walk back from Theatreland or stroll to the British Museum. East meets west here, in one of the capital's first boutiques (opened in 1999). The interior of 78-room myhotel was created by Conran & Partners with attention to the principles of Feng Shui. 

4. Step back in time: The Rookery

A warren of bijou quirky, character-packed rooms hewn from two Dickensian buildings, this hotel is a stone's throw from Smithfield meat market, the Old Bailey, Fabric nightclub and a host of hot restaurants. The antithesis of modern minimalism, expect wood panelling, flagstone floors, antiques, faded rugs and real fires. 

5. City slicker: The Zetter

This restaurant with rooms, a short cab ride from the new Eurostar terminal at St Pancras, pulls off contemporary design around a spectacular central atrium within a 19th-century warehouse. It was opened in 2004 by the people behind fashionable restaurant Moro – in nearby Exmouth Market – and The Zetter's Mediterranean restaurant similarly buzzes day and night. 

6. Luxury budget: The Hoxton

Don't be discouraged by the unprepossessing exterior, inside you'll find Frette linen, flat-screen TVs, cocktails and bistro-style dining. If you want to stay in the City of London's Square Mile, this "urban lodge" as it calls itself, is a modern bolthole.

7. Chic and cheerful: Guesthouse West

A 20-room B&B with a difference – you can pay by the night, in the normal way, or if you think you might become a regular you can invest in a room. In return you get to use it 52 nights per year and receive a rental return the rest of the time.

8. Hip hotel: Portobello

Models, the pop fraternity and those in the know retire behind the low-key entrance to this elegant neo-classical mansion off the famous Portobello Road. Forget pared-down functionalism, this place is all about sexy indulgence among drapes, flounces, potted palms and four-poster beds with splendid dashes of oriental exoticism for good measure. 

9. Inn vogue: Fox and Anchor

"Hops and chops, cuvees and duvets", says the Fox and Anchor's website, a clue that this beautifully preserved London hostelry on a little side street close to Smithfield aims to offer the best of both worlds. All the charm of a traditional pub (it is 200 years old, and a splendid example of a Victorian watering hole) with food and accommodation upstairs that's all bang up to date. 

10. No-frills: Piccadilly Backpackers

Space-saving Pods, four- to 10-bed dorms, private single and double rooms - there is something to suit every traveller's budget at this hostel which has 700 beds over five highly individual floors decorated by specially commissioned artists.

The Best Restaurants in the World

Europe-basedRestaurant Magazinerecently revealed the 25 Best Restaurants in the World, chosen by an international panel of more than 600 impossible-to-please restaurateurs, chefs, food critics and industry experts.

The Fat Duck, Bray, Berkshire, Britain

El Bulli, Montjoi, Spain

French Laundry, California

Tetsuya’s, Sydney, Australia

Gordon Ramsay, London, Britain

Pierre Gagnaire, Paris, France

Per Se, New York, New York

Tom Aikens, London, Britain

Jean Georges, New York, New York

St John, London, Britain

Louis XV, Monaco

Chez Panisse, California

Charlie Trotter, Chicago, Illinois

Gramercy Tavern, New York, New York

Guy Savoy, Paris, France

Alain Ducasse, Paris, France

Sketch (Gallery), London, Britain

The Waterside Inn, Bray, Britain

Nobu, London, Britain

Arzak, San Sebastian, Spain

L’Hotel de Ville, Crissier, Switzerland

Tourism in Paris - Best Places, Restaurants, Hotels

Museums in Paris:

• Musée des Années Trente
• Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
• Musée de l'Armée
• Musée Arménien de France
• Musée d'Art Contemporain du Val-de-Marne
• Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
• Musée Boleslas Biegas
• Musée Bouchard
• Musée de l'érotisme
• Musée d'Ethnographie du Trocadéro
• Musée de l'Éventail

Climate in Paris:

Summer days are usually warm and pleasant with average temperatures hovering between 15 and 25 °C, Some years have even witnessed some long periods of harsh summer weather, such as the heat wave of 2003 where temperatures exceeded 30 °C (86 °F) for weeks, surged up to 40 °C (104 °F) on some days and seldom cooled down at night. More recently, the average temperature for July 2011 was +17.6 °C, with an average minimum temperature of 12.9 ° and an average maximum temperature of 23.7 °C. 

Airports in Paris: 


Three international airports, Orly, Roissy and le Bourget, serve the city. The city's subway system, the métro, was opened in 1900.


Restaurants in Paris: 

Restaurantes en el barrio Alésia – Cité Universitaire – Denfert-Rochereau  Restaurantes en el barrio André Citroën – Lecourbe – Porte de Versailles  Restaurantes en el barrio Barbès – Pigalle  Restaurantes en el barrio Bastille  Restaurantes en el barrio Bercy – Gare de Lyon - Porte de Vincennes  Restaurantes en el barrio Bercy / Tolbiac / Bois de Vincennes  Restaurantes en el barrio Buttes-Chaumont – Belleville – Ménilmontant  Restaurantes en el barrio Champs-Elysées / Louvre  Restaurantes en el barrio Châtelet – Les Halles - Sentier  Restaurantes en el barrio Foch – Porte Maillot  Restaurantes en el barrio Gare du Nord – Gare de l’Est – Canal Saint-Martin  Restaurantes en el barrio Haussmann - Grands boulevards  Restaurantes en el barrio Invalides  Restaurantes en el barrio La Chapelle – Marché aux Puces  Restaurantes en el barrio La Villette / Belleville / Canal Saint-Martin  Restaurantes en el barrio La Villette

Hotels in Paris:

Hotel de Crillon		770 €uro	770 €uro
Hotel de Vendôme	Luxe	450 €uro	535 €uro
Hotel Regina		375 €uro	450 €uro
Normandy Hotel		267 €uro	336 €uro
Best Western Premier Opera-Richepanse		240 €uro	240 €uro
Washington-Opera PROMO		215 €uro	215 €uro
Le Relais St Honore PROMO		203 €uro	203 €uro
Hotel de la Place du Louvre		125 €uro	160 €uro
Hotel des Tuileries		140 €uro	150 €uro
Hotel Le Relais du Louvre		125 €uro	170 €uro
Grand Hotel de Champagne		189 €uro	236 €uro
Hotel Britannique		155 €uro	185 €uro
Hotel Ducs d'Anjou		206 €uro	227 €uro
Hotel Pavillon Louvre Rivoli