Travel Forum / Destinations / Europe / June 2006

I'd like to go to Italy for my Honeymoon next September.  I've never been
there and have recieved several recommendations.   We're not really beach
people, so that's not so important.  I'd like to have some nice weather,
though.   We'd like nice access to culture, arts, small ...

I just got back from Taoramina and I posted some information recently.
Here are the downsides:
1. Prices: Very expensive for everything. Calzone: Euro 6. In
non-tourist Sicily: Euro 1.30!

Here is a page offering notes in English on living in Paris:
http://home.comcast.net/~zilax/paris.html

I was pleased, thrilled and overjoyed to see that my site is being
linked in Googlegroups, so much so that I've decided to save you all
the trouble and do it myself.
I'm still in Croatia, researching the food, learning the language,

We are planning to go on a trip that my alumni association is sponsoring
to Prague and Budapest in November. In term of definitions I have seen
on this board, we are mainly tourists, less so travelers. We have some
questions that members of this board can probably help us with.

We are looking at a long stay in Blanes on the Costa Brava Jan - March  2007.
Any info would be appreciated.   Specifically:
o  Nearest useful airport (maybe Barcelona?)
o  How does one get to Blanes from the airport?

What is the cheapest source for Russian Currency?

Hello all: I am looking for a London hotel with air conditioned rooms
for less than $200.00 U.S. dollars per night. I have seem some on the
typical hotel sites but its always nice to hear it straight from those
who have stayed there. I have stayed in Kensington a couple times but

After visiting twelve countries in Europe and seeing so many of the
major attractions, we were really wondering about the need to return
there.
We spent two weeks in Ireland, five years ago. We would love to return

What is your favorite travel site that you find works best when
planning a vacation?
I need great resources since I am planning a trip for this summer.
The only good sites I have come across that have helped me with tips

We intend to generally avoid peak periods on our upcoming visit, but we
have a tour scheduled one day which requires us to be at Victoria
Station at 8 AM. How long a trip will this be at this time from Turnham
Green? Thanks.

Sorry, I'm new to Paris, and will pick up someone in CDG airport this
Sat morning. the flight will arrive in Terminal 2C, and I will travel
to CDG via RER B. where you suggest we meet, thanks!
-Chris

Recently I got back from a short trip to Prague and wanted to share the
pictures I made during the visit. Prague is one of the most beautiful
places on Earth !
Here is the gallery link - http://www.pbase.com/olegis/prague , please

I'll soon be travelling to Hamburg and London and while there would
like to spend some serious hours and pounds/euros on classical music
CDs. Any experience out there with particularly good stores in either
or both cities?

Dutch envoy flees Estonian abuse
The Dutch ambassador to Estonia, Hans Glaubitz, is leaving the country,
complaining of persistent racist and homophobic abuse.
Mr Glaubitz said he and his partner, a black Cuban man, were regularly