Are you planning a trip to Europe this summer and your budget is limited? Plan ahead and you will save Where do you start? One of the biggest expenses you will have is the flight to Europe; here are some ways to save: - Book as soon as possible to get access to early booking bonuses and to get the flight and destination closest to the area you want to visit. - Travel in shoulder season if possible (between the low and peak season, April May or Septembe - Choose one of the major destinations from your gateway, for example: London from Toronto and P - If your interests are not located around these major cities, make sure to check ground / air transpor At the destination Here are some suggestions you may want to consider to keep your costs down at the destination. In the past, travelling to Eastern Europe provided the best alternative, and to some extent this is still the Around Italy Stay in the Naples area rather than around Rome, Florence or Venice. 1 / 7
Naples is an amazing city in itself. Take the time to visit its historical center while sipping excellent coffe Why not do a little Christmas shopping in the old city center on Presepi Street where craftspeople have b Pompeii & Herculaneum (the latter being a smaller, more manageable site to explore (about 9.5 hectar The Amalfi coast (rent a car if you can and stop and go as you please), Sorrento or the Islands of Ischia, Capri and Procida and more. With evening, the younger and more adventurous will want to hit some of the best nightclubs along the c In Croatia Stay in Dubrovnik and make this your starting point for Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece and even Istanbul. To make the most of your stay in Dubrovnik without spending too much money, here are some ideas: Start your day in Gundulic Square s vibrant morning market. Fruits, vegetables, flowers and crafts are al Before you leave Dubrovnik and start your journey East inland, enjoy a rest at Banje Beach, Dubrovnik s In the Baltics Make your way to Estonia via Lithuania and Latvia, great alternatives to the typically popular Eastern cou 2 / 7
Vilnius, with its merging Gothic, Baroque and neo-renaissance style is the capital of Lithuania. Enjoy th Next, make your way to Riga, Latvia for a change in the Art Deco style city. Walk around in the back stre Our final stops are in the main Estonian cities: All the main cities, especially Tallinn, the capital, have plenty of clubs, bars and events targeted to young The capital of southern Estonia, Tartu, is the second largest city in the country and the oldest in the Balti If you love a busy beach style life, then head to Pärnu, the summer capital of Estonia. Besides b Young Estonians like getting out of the cities as well to go camping, canoeing, windsurfing, jet skiing and A cruise on the Mediterranean?? This may sound weird when we are talking about a budget, but a few of the cruise lines, MSC C The cities you choose will help you keep to your budget, but where you stay, eat and how you get aroun More hints Hostels are a good choice but consider a hotel room if you are with more than one person: often better s Make lunch your biggest meal of the day: often, restaurants will have lunch menus for business people t 3 / 7
Get a train pass or bus pass for the area you will visit. These often need to be booked in advance and o If in a city for more than a few days, look at buying weekly passes on metros, buses and others. Make friends! You never know, they may put you up for a few days. Europeans are are often very welco Does it seem like a lot? If all of this organization seems like too much work, let a travel professional help you take care of everyth Wherever, whatever and whenever you decide to visit Europe, you can always find ways to save: you jus Have fun and travel safe! www.itravel2000.com Naples 4 / 7
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