Added: 04/04/2006 |
City Vacations in One of Europe's Top Destinations!The most widely reputed and enjoyed holiday choice; city vacations offer you a far more extensive list of opportunities as compared to that of short city breaks. Not only do you have a wonderful chance to see the world-renowned sites, but also to fit in the local culture and nightlife and enjoy the greatest fun in your life. There exist currently a number of travel companies specializing in city vacations and short city breaks, and offering a stunning array of destinations to suit every taste and budget. As for the method of transport, cruise liners have rapidly become a fantastic alternative for those in search of a wonderful vacation without breaking the bank.
Overnight city cruises are the great way to relax and experience some fascinating on-board entertainment. With wonderful swimming pools, award-winning restaurants, bars and cinemas, luxurious spas, and live cabaret entertainment, there is a wide selection of activities for you to enjoy before relaxing in the en-suite cabin.
Possibly the best known travel operator in the UK specializing in mini cruise breaks, P&O offers some of the most fantastic city cruises, the most popular of these being the cruise upon the "Pride of Bilbao" ship sailing from Portsmouth to Basque City with its highlight - the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum.
A large number of travel companies offer its customers great mini cruise packages, which combine two nights on board and several nights in a renowned hotel in the heart of Europe's capitals and other fantastic cities. The benefits of such city vacations are numerous. First and foremost, traveling by boat will leave you really relaxed and enjoying this part of your vacation.
European city breaks and vacations provide you with a wonderful chance to turn your favorite pastime into a theme for an ideal short break. Available below are good reasons for visiting some of top destinations in Europe.
If shopping is something you are particularly interested in, consider Paris for your city vacations, the city that offers scores of shopping venues, from avenue Motaigne and Charonne to boulevard Hausmann and Faubourg Saint-Honore. The latest innovations in lingerie and huge perfumeries are available at Galleries Lafayette, while Rues Keller offers a good selection of new designers.
For great opera, choose Milan, the style capital of Italy that has established itself as the most glam music venue in Europe. Some special options include La Scala theatre, reopened in 2004 after closing for renewal.
With over 40 public parks, Krakow is one of the most beautiful and impressive cities in Europe, recognized as a renowned destination in spring to see flowers in bloom.
In addition to Hungary's imperial past and the majesty of Hapsburg Empire, the city of Budapest boasts some 130 mineral water springs that are a wonderful option for a warm-up after winter. Visitors are offered state-of-the-art spas fed by thermal waters from springs, with treatments ranging from mud therapy and hydro massage to medicinal-water bathing.
Art connoisseurs are welcome to take in modern art in Nice, home to two of the most charming art galleries in Europe; music in Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart; architecture in Barcelona, from the impressive new constructions around the port area to the Gothic Old Town; and religion in Vilnius, with a variety of churches, including late 15th century St Anne, renowned St Peter and Paul and more.
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