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European Vacations to Exciting Prague
Hop on a plane to Prague to start off your European vacations. Clubbing is a unique experience in this Eastern European city, with binge drinking and bar-top stripping a common sight. The Czechs locally produced beers are considered a national treasure. Gambrinus is the most popular, but not necessarily regarded as the best. That distinction was given to Kozel's Medium when it was named the Best Czech Beer by the Research Institute of Brewing & Malting Awards. But if you ask any local about their beer preference, Pilsner Urquell is the hands-down favorite; many say it is because of the water quality in the city which is used for brewing. During the day, take time to see Prague's many wholesome attractions. The Prague Orloj, a medieval astronomical clock, has been in the town square since 1490. Every hour between 8 in the morning and 8 in the evening, wooden images of the Apostles emerge from the clock's trap doors, while four figures representing Greed, Vanity, Death and the Turk are set in motion. The clock dial is a complex one, with hard-to-figure zodiac signs set on a movable circle.
Immerse in Art with Nice European Vacations
The museums of Nice are great places to visit during the summer if you're on European vacations. Aficionados of contemporary art will love the Muse dArt Moderne et dArt Contemporain and its large permanent collection of Pop Art and New Realism styles as well as those from the Nice School. Free exhibits are available at the Galerie Jean Renoir which features young local talent. Matisse fans will be treated to a huge collection of his paintings, engravings, drawings and personal effects at the quaint 17th century villa called Muse Matisse. The bare structure of the Muse National Message Biblique Marc Chagall is contrasted by the strong colors of its paintings with biblical themes that are almost an assault on the senses. Another alternative to museums in Nice is the host of charming churches you can visit. French baroque religious architecture is a prominent influence on the Chapelle de la Misricorde while the Cathdrale Saint Nicolas is one of the most striking examples of Russian Orthodox architecture outside of Russia.
Explore the Beautiful City of Budapest on European Vacations
Budapest is fast becoming a popular stopover for European vacations. Despite its communist roots, Budapest has become a tourist-friendly destination since 1989. Walk downtown and spot The Citadel towering over the Buda side of the river -- which is opposite the Pest side -- and use it as a reference point for your sightseeing and city tour. On its pinnacle you will have great views of the entire city. You can also visit the cannon-ball-pocked fort from the 19th century and the Liberation Monument on Gellrt Hill, an inspirational structure in memory of the Soviet liberation of Hungary from Nazi forces during the Second World War. In Budas Castle District is where you can visit the Hungarian National Gallery, the Mathias Church that was formerly reserved for marriages of royal couples and is now open to all, and the Fishermans Bastion, a fairy-tale setting where couples marry and take memorable wedding photos on the Lookout Terrace. After all that excitement, a Danube cruise at sunset would be the perfect way to wind down.
Winter European Vacations to Switzerland
Enjoy the winter wonderland that is Switzerland on your European vacations!Atop the Matterhorn, the country's most popular landmark, you will be treated to spectacular views of mountain ranges and quaint villages covered with perfectly white snow. Take part in the many winter activities offered such as cross-country skiing, horse sleigh rides, snowshoe trekking, skating, dog sledding, snowboarding, and tobogganing. Are all those not challenging enough for you?Heart-stopping extreme games opportunities are perfect for those looking for an adrenaline rush. Sign up for air boarding -- glide through air on a modern inflatable body board and steer by shifting your weight. In snow kiting, you wear skis or a snowboard and are attached to a kite, letting the wind carry you off as if you are on your own personal ski lift!Definitely not for the faintest of heart!Best of all, at the end of the day, you can relax those tired muscles in the warm pool of your hotel.
Hop on a plane to Prague to start off your European vacations. Clubbing is a unique experience in this Eastern European city, with binge drinking and bar-top stripping a common sight. The Czechs locally produced beers are considered a national treasure. Gambrinus is the most popular, but not necessarily regarded as the best. That distinction was given to Kozel's Medium when it was named the Best Czech Beer by the Research Institute of Brewing & Malting Awards. But if you ask any local about their beer preference, Pilsner Urquell is the hands-down favorite; many say it is because of the water quality in the city which is used for brewing. During the day, take time to see Prague's many wholesome attractions. The Prague Orloj, a medieval astronomical clock, has been in the town square since 1490. Every hour between 8 in the morning and 8 in the evening, wooden images of the Apostles emerge from the clock's trap doors, while four figures representing Greed, Vanity, Death and the Turk are set in motion. The clock dial is a complex one, with hard-to-figure zodiac signs set on a movable circle.
Immerse in Art with Nice European Vacations
The museums of Nice are great places to visit during the summer if you're on European vacations. Aficionados of contemporary art will love the Muse dArt Moderne et dArt Contemporain and its large permanent collection of Pop Art and New Realism styles as well as those from the Nice School. Free exhibits are available at the Galerie Jean Renoir which features young local talent. Matisse fans will be treated to a huge collection of his paintings, engravings, drawings and personal effects at the quaint 17th century villa called Muse Matisse. The bare structure of the Muse National Message Biblique Marc Chagall is contrasted by the strong colors of its paintings with biblical themes that are almost an assault on the senses. Another alternative to museums in Nice is the host of charming churches you can visit. French baroque religious architecture is a prominent influence on the Chapelle de la Misricorde while the Cathdrale Saint Nicolas is one of the most striking examples of Russian Orthodox architecture outside of Russia.
Explore the Beautiful City of Budapest on European Vacations
Budapest is fast becoming a popular stopover for European vacations. Despite its communist roots, Budapest has become a tourist-friendly destination since 1989. Walk downtown and spot The Citadel towering over the Buda side of the river -- which is opposite the Pest side -- and use it as a reference point for your sightseeing and city tour. On its pinnacle you will have great views of the entire city. You can also visit the cannon-ball-pocked fort from the 19th century and the Liberation Monument on Gellrt Hill, an inspirational structure in memory of the Soviet liberation of Hungary from Nazi forces during the Second World War. In Budas Castle District is where you can visit the Hungarian National Gallery, the Mathias Church that was formerly reserved for marriages of royal couples and is now open to all, and the Fishermans Bastion, a fairy-tale setting where couples marry and take memorable wedding photos on the Lookout Terrace. After all that excitement, a Danube cruise at sunset would be the perfect way to wind down.
Winter European Vacations to Switzerland
Enjoy the winter wonderland that is Switzerland on your European vacations!Atop the Matterhorn, the country's most popular landmark, you will be treated to spectacular views of mountain ranges and quaint villages covered with perfectly white snow. Take part in the many winter activities offered such as cross-country skiing, horse sleigh rides, snowshoe trekking, skating, dog sledding, snowboarding, and tobogganing. Are all those not challenging enough for you?Heart-stopping extreme games opportunities are perfect for those looking for an adrenaline rush. Sign up for air boarding -- glide through air on a modern inflatable body board and steer by shifting your weight. In snow kiting, you wear skis or a snowboard and are attached to a kite, letting the wind carry you off as if you are on your own personal ski lift!Definitely not for the faintest of heart!Best of all, at the end of the day, you can relax those tired muscles in the warm pool of your hotel.
