the Travel Enthusiast
- 25 Apr
Visit 7 countries in 9 nights – Europe vacation for $1548
Canal view in Amsterdam ©Moyan Brenn/Flickr
See what are the best Europe getaways of this week. Our deal hunters have brought the best from all over the market, with a 7 countries in 9 nights Europe vacation for $1,548 per person. With this getaway you will visit Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy.
Among the other vacation package deals you will find a 4 nights escape to Dublin with airfare and hotel for $808, a luxurious getaway from Austria, Italy and Switzerland from $2,499, a weeklong trip to Greece visiting popular cities and islands for $1,327 per person and more. …
- 25 Sep
Air France flights to Amsterdam from $855 r/t
Amsterdam
Our deal hunting editors have found some very good Air France flights to Amsterdam from $855 r/t this week- among other cheap airfares. Take a look at some of our freshly hand-picked Amsterdam flights:
? from New York City, NY for $855 r/t
? from Chicago, IL for $927 r/t
? from Washington, DC for $950 r/t … - 09 Febitachan in News | NO COMMENTS
Tulip season in the Netherlands: 5 great destinations
Haarlem
At one time in the past, a tulip bulb in the Netherlands could cost as much as ten times the yearly wages of a craftsmen, and quickly became a symbol of the country. A tulip bulb is a lot cheaper nowadays, but it is still the most popular flower in the Netherlands, and if you want to see more tulips than you can imagine all in one place, the surest way to find then is to take a trip to a Dutch tulip field or garden.
Some of the most stunning tulips, in colors that that would seem impossible on other flowers, were created in the Netherlands, and where you want to see the flowers out of botanical curiosity of simply for the chance to admire some pretty plants, here are some places where you can enjoy tulip season in the Netherlands: 5 great destinations. …
- 18 Nov
The best destinations for science fans
Munich
If you’re a science geek and you love talking and reading about science just as much as you love traveling, then you probably won’t be satisfied with only visiting your local science museum to get your fix.
Luckily, places where you can experience and learn more about science are widespread around the world, and a science fan will never be without a long list of attractions to visit. Immersing yourself in culture, art and cuisine are the basics of a trip anywhere, but for many travelers, learning about the world around them in a scientific way is also important. So if you want to get your geek levels up, here are some of the best destinations for science fans. …
- 31 Oct
The funniest food museums in the world
Spam Museum, photo by Larry Page on Flickr
Museums are usually places where people go to educate themselves about art, culture or history, to look at interesting displays and sometimes at exhibits that are plain strange. Well, a food museum is definitely not your run of the mill museum, but if you love food or love eating, then they are a good place to spend an afternoon.
Food is important, and apparently for many people it is important enough to belong in a museum. There are loads of food museums around the world, some of which are truly informative, others played just for the laughs. Either way, your amusement is guaranteed. Here are the funniest food museums in the world. …
- 21 Jul
Hidden cultural gems in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Nowadays, Amsterdam is chiefly known as a tourist destination with an electrifying, often gaudy and debauched nightlife, set on the backdrop of historical architecture and century old art. Amsterdam has always been a deeply cultural city, where art, architecture and music thrived and were held in great regard.
Even today, the cultural attractions of the city are many: historic buildings, churches, synagogues, museums and draw bridges. But behind the more obvious attractions, there’s a wealth of hidden cultural gems in Amsterdam which can brighten up your stay in the city even more. …
- 30 Junkachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best cafes in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
When you think about the Netherlands, you think tulip fields, windmills and, of course, Amsterdam. The Dutch capital is know for its various sources of naughty entertainment, but it would be a huge mistake to dismiss Amsterdam as merely a place for partying.
The city is also steeped in history (which is obvious when you see how lovingly old buildings have been restored and tended), and it has a hip, artsy culture that is best observed in cafes, as always. Amsterdam’s cafe culture is something to behold, and you can while away many hours in at a window table in a quaint cafe, so here’s a list of the best cafes in Amsterdam. …
- 27 Junlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 bike friendly cities in the world
Perth Australia
Biking is one of the ecofriendliest ways to get around nowadays, and in addition to protecting the environment, it’s good or your health and general well being too. But that’s not all, because from a tourist’s point of view, there are some other advantages to biking.
First of all, if the place you’re visiting has bike track, then renting a bike is far more affordable than relying on public transport, and in crowded cities it might even get you aster to your destination. Besides, nothing beats seeing a beautiful city from the vantage point of a bike seat, and sneaking into narrow alleys and corners that no bus can get into. So for bike enthusiasts, here are the top 5 bike friendly cities in the world. …
- 14 Jun
Top beautiful but underrated cities in Europe
Lyon
When someone comes to Europe for the first time, they tend to visit the most popular destinations on the continent, especially when it comes to cosmopolitan cities like London, Paris, Vienna or Rome. However, there are many more places that deserve a tourist’s attention in Europe, and some of them don’t quite get as much hype as they deserve.
Some of top beautiful but underrated cities in Europe are also some of the most interesting and lively, and often they are also much more affordable than the destinations that tend to dominate tourist brochures. So if you want to see the hidden, unjustly under-appreciated side of Europe, here are some interesting destinations for you. …
- 08 Decpapillon in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The weirdest hotels of 2010 part 2
Propeller Island City Lodge
We’ve delighted you once before with a list of some mind-boggling hotels, but the fun is not over yet! It’s hard to believe that hotel owners can be so creative, but in fact there are enough strange hotels in the world to fill the pages of an entire book. When someone checks into a hotel, they usually expect a regular room in a regular building, with all the necessities for a night of sleep.
But have you ever imagined what it would be like to have a room in a wine casket, a refurbished plane or a room where the laws of gravity seem to be completely disregarded? Here’s the second part of our list of the weirdest hotels of 2010. …
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