World-famous, beautiful, charming and exciting, the Alps often sound more like movie stars than mountains. Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland each offer an assortment of winter and summer sports, National Parks, and scenic tours on this legendary mountain range arcing 750 miles from Genoa to Vienna. Sample the region’s richly flavored mountain cheeses, comforting rosti, and the beloved communal dishes of fondue and raclette. Sip festive drinks like schnapps, glühwein, and punsch to name a few. The Alps boast castles and gardens, spas and yodeling, alpine cowbells and schuplattein dancing. Across distinct mountain cultures and abundant attractions, the Alps are extraordinary even when you’re not wearing skis. Raise your European vacation to its greatest heights in the Alps
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Europe – Come Join The Festivities!
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One of the best ways to witness the diversity of Europe is to participate in one of the many festivals - be it celebrating a saint, food , film or even the circus.
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Europe – Come Join The Festivities!
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Sail the Seas
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With close to 66,000 km of the coastline in the old continent and thousands of lakes, rivers and canals, exploring Europe by boat is an unforgettable experience.
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Sail the Seas
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Hidden Gems in Spring
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Spring is the perfect time to be in Europe. Discover why.
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Hidden Gems in Spring
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Europe in Fairytales
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Europe is a magical place. From ancient castles to picturesque waterfalls, much of the scenery looks like it could be straight out of a fairytale. In fact, much of Europe’s best literature, collections of short stories and iconic European fairytales are inspired by real places. Explore them for yourself to turn the stories of folklore into your reality.
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Europe in Fairytales
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Cycling Routes in Europe
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Europe is a very bike-friendly continent, both in the cities and out in the countryside.
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Cycling Routes in Europe
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Vegetarian Delicacies in Europe
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All Natural. All Delicious.
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Vegetarian Delicacies in Europe
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Top picks for an LGBT-friendly European holiday
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Rich with diversity and beaming with culture, Europe is home to everything from pride parades to museums that celebrate the LGBT community. You can find an entire district of high-end shopping in one city – then go skiing down whitewashed mountains in the next. So inspire your upcoming European stay with some of the area’s most enticing settings.
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Top picks for an LGBT-friendly European holiday
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Honeymooning in Europe
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When people think of a classically romantic honeymoon, most people think of Paris. And with good reason, Paris, France is the city of love, after all. Beyond Paris though, there are many other options for wonderfully romantic getaway in Europe.
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Honeymooning in Europe
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From Outlawed to Outpouring
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Christianity has changed over the centuries. Europe has been at the crux of that change. Rome is the heart of the Catholic Church. Germany is the birthplace of the Reformation. Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania monasteries have been greatly influenced by Orthodox Christianity. From the underground religious practices during the Roman Empire to the modern acceptance of all types of faith, Christianity has evolved in Europe, and is worth exploring today more than ever.
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From Outlawed to Outpouring
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