Tuesday, March 27, 2007

TRAVEL -- Five Reasons to Visit Europe This Spring

By Mary Stephan
TravelEscapes

Spring is a great time to visit Europe. Lush green pastures, fields ablaze with a riotous explosion of color from poppies, tulips, crocuses. Pastel tree blossoms. Ahhh, Paris in the spring conjures images of romance and love. Even better, less expensive and less crowded.

So here are the top reasons you should visit Europe this spring.

1.) Cheap Airfare. $550-$750 per person as opposed to double that mid-summer. Midweek fares are even less.

2.) Hotel discounts and lots of availability. Top hotels are usually $150 and up in the spring, double that in summer.

3.) Bargain prices for rental cars.

4.) Less crowded museums, less waiting in line.

5.) Europeans are home, savoring the quiet, sipping cappuccino in cafes and restaurants. Enjoying their cities and towns before the summer onslaught of tourists. Art festivals and other events are abundant.

So there you have it. The best reasons to visit Europe this spring!

Mary Stephan is a travel consultant with TravelEscapes in Westerville, Ohio. Email: mbs@columbus.rr.com

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