 | from James Martin
Ok, what surprised us on our spring trip? The beauty of Italy's Veneto--and just about everyone we talked to commented that it's difficult to get Americans to visit the region outside of Venice. Well, you should go, then take the beautiful drive north to Hallstatt, Austria.
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In the Spotlight | Bassano del Grappa Pictures
We had a great time in Bassano del Grappa. Its just the right size to experience a thriving piazza life, with bars, music and restaurants all clustered together for convenience and conviviality. Stroll down the Alpini's famous covered bridge, taste some of the namesake grappa or have a coffee at the bar in the Alpini Museum building and watch the Brenta river flow...
| | London Heathrow Airport Map
Know your way around this huge airport? Here is information for travelers entering Europe here or just passing through.
| La Rochelle, France Virtual Tour
This port on the Bay of Biscay is a great place to spend a few days on your way to the vineyards of Bordeaux or other places on France's western coast. Walk around the medieval port area, visit the famous aquarium, and have a fine seafood dinner, all without breaking a sweat.
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Top Picks - Guest Rated Hotels in Oslo, Norway from your Europe Travel Guide | ![]() | | Oslo can be expensive. You'll want to get the most value out of your stay by selecting the best value in hotel rooms, a major expense on a Scandinavian vacation. Here are some of the top user rated hotels in Oslo, Norway. | | 1) Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus - Oslo
You've got a pretty central location, sauna, internet access, spacious rooms, and a great breakfast (always a winner in Scandinavia!). The top rated hotel by users of Venere. 2) Quality Airport Hotel Gardermoen - Jessheim Oslo
If you have to stay close to the airport, this is the place to do it, according to guests who've stayed there. It's not right at the airport, but there's a bus that takes you there in 5 minutes. Features a restaurant, bar, wellness center--all the usual stuff in a Scandinavian hotel. 3) Hotel Best Western Bondeheimen - Oslo
In a very central location in Oslo, The Best Western Bondeheimen Hotel has since been a home to Norwegian travelers, Nobel literature laureates, artists and...tourists like you. |
Hanging out in Copenhagen | ![]() | Tivoli Gardens Virtual Tour
Huge public spaces full of things for folks to do can be designed for adults. Take a look at Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens from our Romantic Travel Guide Susan Breslow Sardone. |
Show Off Your Best Friend | ![]() | Introduce Your Cat to the Cats Community
Check out cat photos, videos and articles submitted by other cat lovers, and share your own. Click here to learn more.
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