Where should I go next in Europe??
May 25th, 2009, 07:03 AM
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Where should I go next in Europe??
Hi All - I am trying to decide where to go on my next vacation in Europe. I've scratched the surface with some of the "core" places in Europe and am looking for some recommendations on where to visit next...I love quaint European towns with windy cobblestone streets and beautiful architecture, great food and culture, beaches and the outdoors - so essentially, I'm pretty much up for anything. My husband and I are in our early 30's and we will be travelling for 7 - 14 days this summer - probably somewhere between July and September.
To give you an idea of where we've already been, here goes: London, Rome/Florence/Siena/Venice, Barcelona/Madrid/Toledo, Prague, Paris, Athens/Mykonos/Santorini/Crete...
Clearly, MANY more places to visit, I am just not sure where to go next!! Would love some recommendations from those on this forum. THANKS!!
To give you an idea of where we've already been, here goes: London, Rome/Florence/Siena/Venice, Barcelona/Madrid/Toledo, Prague, Paris, Athens/Mykonos/Santorini/Crete...
Clearly, MANY more places to visit, I am just not sure where to go next!! Would love some recommendations from those on this forum. THANKS!!
May 25th, 2009, 07:12 AM
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Portugal? When I am choosing locations, I like to read trip reports. Here is mine: http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...rip-report.cfm
May 25th, 2009, 07:15 AM
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I am with KKukura. Go to Munich, Rothenburg, Neuschwanstein, Salzburg and Vienna. Not much for beaches but it certainly fulfills your "quaint towns with windy cobblestone streets and beautiful architecture" requirements
May 25th, 2009, 07:21 AM
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Amsterdam? Brugges? If it were me I might go through that book Places to See Before I die. You are lucky to be able to do this at a young age!Have fun and I can't wait to bookmark this thread for myself!
May 25th, 2009, 07:23 AM
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I recommend the Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux area about one hour outside Geneva, Switzerland. It has *everything* on your list, beautiful scenery, quaint towns/cities, local farmers markets, wonderful food, plenty of outdoor walking/hiking... even "beaches" if you count the shore of Lac Leman!
May 25th, 2009, 07:26 AM
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Isn't this part of trip-planning fun!
You said you like quaint towns, but the places you mentioned are all cities - which do you prefer? Especially if you like great food, it seems like you haven't spent a huge amount of time in France. How about southern France - Provence or the Cote d'Azur, or the southwest Dordogne area?
If you're travelling more in the July-August time frame, then the cooler areas of Germany and Austria might be a better choice. If more in September, then consider France.
You said you like quaint towns, but the places you mentioned are all cities - which do you prefer? Especially if you like great food, it seems like you haven't spent a huge amount of time in France. How about southern France - Provence or the Cote d'Azur, or the southwest Dordogne area?
If you're travelling more in the July-August time frame, then the cooler areas of Germany and Austria might be a better choice. If more in September, then consider France.
May 25th, 2009, 07:28 AM
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Austria. Croatia/Slovenia. Czech Republic/Slovakia. I'd head for the bookstore and just browse the glossy guidebooks (the ones with lots of pictures rather than logistics info) to see what takes your fancy. Or borrow some from the library.
May 25th, 2009, 07:38 AM
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I would go with the Cote d'Azur/St. Tropez/Provence areas.
I've put this on my list of places I need to return!
Bernese Oberland is always on my list of places to return (and this year will).
Good luck with your decision.
I keep seeing some folks tell people to "hit the bookstore." A whole world of information is sitting right at your fingertips. You can look at videos, images, maps, other peoples opinions, etc. on the good old "World Wide Web!"
Must be bookstore owners!
I've put this on my list of places I need to return!
Bernese Oberland is always on my list of places to return (and this year will).
Good luck with your decision.
I keep seeing some folks tell people to "hit the bookstore." A whole world of information is sitting right at your fingertips. You can look at videos, images, maps, other peoples opinions, etc. on the good old "World Wide Web!"
Must be bookstore owners!
May 25th, 2009, 07:47 AM
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"Must be bookstore owners!" I wish! (Well, maybe not, only the chains are really doing well these days.) Call me old fashioned, but I still like actual books, and I think it may be easier to come across somewhere you like but weren't thinking of looking for there.
May 25th, 2009, 09:58 AM
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thursdaysd..
Sorry.. my wife collects cook books!! My house is beginning to look like a library! I tell her she can find every recipe she wants on the internet.
She insists on books!!
The nice thing about life is we get to make our own choices!!
All the best!
Phil the Librarian
Sorry.. my wife collects cook books!! My house is beginning to look like a library! I tell her she can find every recipe she wants on the internet.
She insists on books!!
The nice thing about life is we get to make our own choices!!
All the best!
Phil the Librarian
May 25th, 2009, 11:36 AM
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You can check travel books out of the library. You don't have to purchase them. In the early stages of planning it's a great resource, because you can request a big pile of 'em for all kinds of places with no cost or commitment!
May 25th, 2009, 12:04 PM
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Just a commewnt on borrowing travel books from the library.
Don't take offense, suze.
Smaller libraries will have but one copy of most books so if you borrow all the books on one subject at one time you may be denying someone else the ability to plan.
Just be nice and return as soon as you are finished.
Don't take offense, suze.
Smaller libraries will have but one copy of most books so if you borrow all the books on one subject at one time you may be denying someone else the ability to plan.
Just be nice and return as soon as you are finished.
May 25th, 2009, 12:12 PM
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My last trips have been Salzburg, Colmar region, Almafi Coast and Cinque Terre, and last Sept. French Riviera. I loved them all and don't have a favorite. They are all wonderful and have quaint little towns to visit.
May 25th, 2009, 01:43 PM
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Germany and/or Austria would be my suggestion(s). We are planning our 8th or 9th trip for September.
Germany:
Mountain towns: Mittenwald, Berchtesgaden, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Rhine River towns (Bacharach, St. Goar, Boppard)
Mosel River towns (Trier, Bernkastle-Kues, Beilstein, Cochem)
Lake Constance towns (Meersburg, Lindau, Mainau Island)
Romantic Road towns (Wurzburg, Rothenburg, Noerdlingen, Dinkelsbuehl)
Bad Wimpfen near Heidelberg
Schwaebisch Hall
Austria:
Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Klagenfurt
Wolfgangsee (St. Gilgen)
Hallstatt
Hall in Tirol near Innsbruck
Germany:
Mountain towns: Mittenwald, Berchtesgaden, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Rhine River towns (Bacharach, St. Goar, Boppard)
Mosel River towns (Trier, Bernkastle-Kues, Beilstein, Cochem)
Lake Constance towns (Meersburg, Lindau, Mainau Island)
Romantic Road towns (Wurzburg, Rothenburg, Noerdlingen, Dinkelsbuehl)
Bad Wimpfen near Heidelberg
Schwaebisch Hall
Austria:
Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Klagenfurt
Wolfgangsee (St. Gilgen)
Hallstatt
Hall in Tirol near Innsbruck
