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Experience the Excitement of a European Vacation

People go on European vacations for a variety of reasons. Some people want to go skiing on the slopes of the Swiss Alps, while others want to lounge on the beaches of Greece. Still others enjoy tasting wine in the continent's many wine regions. No matter what your interests, Europe has something for you!
 
Europe has so much to offer that's it's easy to get overwhelmed when planning a European vacation. Thankfully, this section has a variety of articles to help you plan a European vacation you'll never forget. From cruising down the European rivers to sipping wine in Spain, we cover a variety of topics to help you make your European vacation a success!

Mediterranean Cruises

A Mediterranean cruise allows you to experience many different countries all while enjoying the luxuries of a cruise ship. While on a Mediterranean cruise, you'll want to explore all of the cities when your ship docks. You can spend your day shopping, dining and taking in the local culture before returning to the ship at night to head to another new and exciting place!

When on a Mediterranean cruise you might get to visit Venice, Italy, and view the city from the seat of a gondola. You could even go to Barcelona, Spain, and learn how to flamenco dance!

Keep reading to learn more about Mediterranean cruises.

European River Cruises

A European river cruise is a great way to experience the many different areas of Europe. You can choose to cruise through the winemaking regions of France, or explore the beautiful tulip fields of Holland. No matter where you choose to go, a European river cruise is sure to be an experience you'll never forget.

While you'll enjoy the sights on your cruise, you'll also enjoy the time you spend on the boat. Many of the hotel barges that cruise down the rivers of Europe come equipped with lounges, saloons and dining areas. While the largest barges can hold up to 90 passengers, for more private trips, you can rent a barge that holds only six to 10 passengers.

Read on to learn more about taking a European river cruise.

French Wine Regions

As the world's second-ranked wine producer, France is well known for its diverse selection of wines, including Champagne, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is also home to Bordeaux, the largest winemaking region in the world. In addition, it features the Loire Valley and Burgundy, also leading wine-producing regions.


While in France, you can visit a number of wineries and sample a large variety of wines, from the velvety Pinot Noir to the bubbly and bright Champagne. If you don't want to take a tour of an entire winery, you can simply stop by the vineyards' tasting rooms and sample the featured wines.

Read on to learn more about touring the French wine regions.

Italian Wine Regions

Italy is the world's largest producer of wine, producing about 8 million bottles annually. What's more, Italians love their wine, with each person consuming approximately 23 gallons a year! With so much wine flowing through the country, you're sure to find a variety you like while exploring the Italian wine regions.

If you want to experience Italian wine making at its best, you should consider visiting Tuscany. Tuscany produces more than 30 unique wines, including Chianti, Vermentino and Bolgheri Bianco.

Keep reading to learn all about exploring the wine regions of Italy.

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