Vacation and Holiday Ideas!
Europe Vacation Spots


Traveling to Europe? Lucky you. A European vacation is like traveling through time, with elaborate palaces, gothic churches and historic castles. What are some of the best travel destinations in Europe? Here are some of the "Best Of" Lists in recent years which might help you in your vacation and holiday planning:

Travel + Leisure Top European Cities from 2009:

  1. Florence
  2. Rome
  3. Istanbul
  4. Paris
  5. Barcelona
  6. Venice
  7. Vienna
  8. Prague
  9. Salzburg
  10. Bruges
Condé Nast Traveler: Readers' Choice Awards for 2008, Top European Cities:

  1. Florence
  2. Rome
  3. Salzburg
  4. Venice
  5. Vienna
  6. Barcelona
  7. Paris
  8. Bruges
  9. Siena
  10. Prague
Top 10 Hot European Hotels (According to Gayot)

  • Courthouse Hotel Kempinski - London
  • Hôtel Daniel - Paris
  • East - Hamburg
  • King George II Palace - Athens
  • Hotel Caruso - Ravello, Italy
  • College Hotel - Amsterdam
  • Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace - Budapest
  • Hotel Metropole - Monaco
  • Hotel Urban - Madrid
  • Park Hyatt Zurich - Zurich
Europe's Hottest Beaches (According to Travel Channel)

  • Cadiz, Spain
  • Marbella, Spain
  • Kefalonia, Greece
  • Brighton, England
  • St. Tropez, France
  • Cannes, France
  • Tarifa, Spain
  • Ibiza, Spain
  • Biarritz, France
Top European Roller Coasters (According to Travel Channel)

  • Nemesis and Oblivion - Alton Towers - Staffordshire, England
  • Dragon Khan - Port Aventura - Tarragona, Spain
  • Colossos - Heide Park - Soltau, Germany
  • Megafobia - Oakwood Theme Park - Pembrokeshire, Wales
  • ThunderCoaster - Tusenfryd - Oslo, Norway
  • Eurostar - Germany (travels to fairs)
  • Big Dipper - Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Blackpool, England
  • Shockwave - Drayton Manor - Staffordshire, England
  • The Poseidon - Europa Theme Park - Rust, Germany
  • The Big One - Blackpool Bleasure Beach - Blackpool, England


For more ideas on Europe Vacation Spots, view our inside pages on:

Vacation in England

Fun things to see and do in England. 

Amsterdam City Break

Good food, good walking, the canals, the streetcars, the flowers...

Weekend Break in Barcelona

A weekend break is necessary from time to time to take a break from the demands of everyday living. And what could be better than a weekend break to Barcelona? 

Benidorm Holidays

Why is Benidorm such a popular choice for holidays? One main draw that keeps tourists coming back to Benidorm is the mild temperatures, which do not go below 19° C even during winter.

Budapest City Break

For centuries people have gone to Budapest to experience the reported medicinal qualities of the mineral water.

Canary Island Holidays

It's been said that the Canary Islands enjoy an eternal springtime. Temperatures between the seasons vary by only some 6º C, with the monthly average temperatures from 18º to 24º C (that's between 64º F and 75.2ºF for you U.S. visitors!).

London Weekend Break

What does a weekend break in London have to offer? From high street shopping to the Stables Market in Camden Town; from jazz cafes to alternative night clubs - London has what it takes to help you wind down from the week.

Golf Holiday in Spain

Spain is well known for its stunning golf courses and the country represents great holiday value combined with excellent year-round weather.













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