This will be mine and my husbands first time to Europe and we are trying to plan when to go and where to stay. Too many options. Im a little crazy. Can anyone offer suggestions on hotels and best time to go. We were shooting for July but it's apparently an expensive time to go. I just want decent weather and a cool old hotel.<BR>Thanks!

Need to do some basic research and then ask the forum for input. If you're leary of traveling where you don't know the language, then stick to England, Ireland, Netherlands. If you don't mind a little language barrier, then maybe France or Italy. You don't say how long you have... that will make a big difference. Think about what you like to do.... historical places high on the list, or restaurants, night life, etc?

Susan, Europe is a big place. Where do you want to go? Narrow it down a little and you'll get lots of help here.

I can recommend a great hotel in Europe called the Palace. Another great European hotel is the Raphael.

I forgot to tell you all where we were going! Paris and Spain. I'm thinking Barcelona &amp; Sevilla for Spain and somewhere close to the Eiffel Tower.<BR>So Sorry!!!!