Europe Travel Destinations

There are many destinations in Europe, which are famous for the quality of their beaches, their temperate climates, and the excellent assortment of resorts that are available. These destinations can be the ideal location for a great beach vacation although many may not be places that you might think of at first. Here are some of the more popular beach vacation destinations for vacationers looking to relax in Europe:

Spain In Spain, you can choose from beach vacation resorts along the mainland coasts on the Mediterranean Sea, or go to one of Spain’s many island beach spots located on Menorca or Majorca. These areas are very popular and offer high quality vacation options at a reasonable price.

Croatia Even though the mainland of Croatia is very beautiful, most tourists head for spots along the coast, especially along the Adriatic Sea. The most popular areas for beach worshipers include Sibenik, Zadar, Dubrovnik and the National Park Brijuni Islands. Croatia has an extraordinary coastline with beautiful beaches but keep in mind, some can be rocky or pebble based.

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Located in the heart of Paris is the Louvre palace which houses the national Museum of France we all know as the Louvre. The palace started out as a fortress that was built by Louis XIV who instead chose to reside in the Palace of Versailles thus leaving the Louvre Palace to house the many Royal Collections that include sculptures form some of Europe’s greatest artists till the French Revolution when it was designated as a museum for all of France’s national treasures. The palace has been extended many times over to accommodate the growing collections secured within it’s walls, it first opened its walls as a museum in 1793 but was closed a few years later due to structural concerns of the palace. When it re-opened in 1801, the collection was greatly increased during the time of Napoleon who aptly renamed it the “Musee Napoleon” and the collection grew to it’s current strength of eight curatorial departments namely; Egyptian, Near Eastern, Greek Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Islamic Art, Sculptures, decorative arts, paintings, prints and Drawings. All of which coming form all corners of the world showcasing a menagerie of talent and genius the world should see.
The Museum has a part of it’s medieval structure left intact to show it’s past and heritage giving way to the modern exhibit halls that shows off works of great masters such as Leonardo, Michelangelo and more. Featured in many films as the famed The DaVinci Code and many more, the Louvre continues to play it’s part in mystery and beauty as it shows us the beauty that has been produced by some of the most brilliant minds of all time.

Take a peek into Rome’s rich culture and history by visiting the Capitoline Museum, which is a complex of museums located in the Piazza del Campidoglio, which is located on top of Capitoline hill, which earned the place its name.

The Capitoline Museum is made up of three buildings – the Palazzo Senatorio, the oldest of the three buildings, and was constructed in the 12th century; the mid 16th century Palazzo dei Conservatori; and the Palazzo Nuovo, built in the 17th century and faces the Palazzo dei Conservatori, and has an identical design. The museums are filled with different kinds of artwork like paintings and sculptures, as well as many smaller items that date back to Rome’s ancient history. The highlight of the Capitoline Museum is the statue of Marcus Aurelius – the copy in the center of the plaze, and the bronze original in the Palazzo dei Conservatori.

The Netherlands is well known for its windmills of days past and of course tulips that travel the globe with their bright colors. Traveling the country, you cannot pass a trip to the wonderful gardens that abound especially during spring when they bloom in all shapes and sizes. Take a bike ride around the colorful gardens or take a tour of the gardens as you marvel at their diversity and natural beauty. During the spring time around Mid-April is the best time to go on the Flower Bulb Route trip(which is estimated to be around 30 kilometers long and passes Keukenhof), which can be purchased from the Tourist Information Office in Lisse. Several such routes are setup by the tourism industry to showcase the beauty and diversity of the landscape as well as being environmentally firendly without using cars. Bicycles are also the favored mode of transport of the locals to and from the fields so as they say, “when in Rome, do what the Romans do” or in this case, the Dutch.

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なんてクレージーで複雑で驚くべき街なんでしょうか。 アムステルダムはヨーロッパで一番ホットな行き先です。その理由？ それはヨーロッパの典型的な目的地に当てはまらないからです。 確かに素晴らしい観光地ではあります、しかし、一回旅行すれば、アムステルダムのほとんどが見れるでしょう。 もう一つ、この街に人気がある理由は以前は怪しげだったレッドライト地区が完全に変化したからでしょう。 もちろん、まだ目を閉じなくてはならない所はありますが、素晴らしい食事を提供する場でもあります。 前述の通り、アムステルダムはクレージーで複雑で驚くべき所です。 その他のアムステルダムの面白い点については、ホテル・バイ・シティ・アムステルダム・トラベルガイドをごらんください。

もうすぐ１０月だ。そしてビールファンの頭によぎるイベントの一つはオクトーバーフェスト（Oktoberfest)だ！ ドイツ、ムニチで行われる１４日間のイベントで、世界的に有名なビールや活動だけでなく、有名人も参加するお祭りだ。 伝統的な言葉 "O" zapft is! （「たるは叩かれた」という意味）と言いながら、世界一大きいビール祭りは始まる。 お祭りの名前のオクトーバーフェストは実は間違いで、実際９月にお祭りが始まる事で１０月に旅行する人達を失望させるかもしれない。 今年は９月２０日に幕開けし、１０月５日に閉幕する。

だけど、がっかりしないで欲しい。 １０月はビールのお祭りだらけで、あなたの訪れる場所の近くでも開催されているかもしれない。 アメリカ在住の読者の為に、楽しみにできるアメリカン・ビール・フェスティバルがある。 ビール会社協会がスポンサーとなっているアメリカ最大のビール祭りだ。 今年はコロラド州デンバーのコロラド・コンベンションセンターで１０月９日から１１日まで開催予定となっている。

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Isle of Tiree is also known as Tir-Iodh in Gaelic, which simply means the land of corn. The island is 10 miles long and 4 miles wide and is part of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It has a population of just 800 people. It is the perfect place to get away from all the hassle and bustle of chaotic city life. Isle of Mull is its neighbor in the west part, and Coll to its south. The isle boasts of it being one of the sunniest places in Great Britain due to its geographical location. It also takes pride in the many wonderful white sand beaches and dunes, the largest being Gott Bay. There are quite a small amount of trees because of heavy wind. And the Lewisan gneiss is said to be 2900 million years old. In spring and summer displays a colorful scenario of beautiful flowers. It surely will take your breath away.

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What a crazy, complex and amazing city. Amsterdam has become one of Europe’s hottest destinations. Why? Because it just doesn’t fit the stereotypical European destination. Yes, it has fantastic sites but you can see much of what Amsterdam has to offer during a single trip. Another reason why this city is becoming a favorite is because it has transformed its once seedy Red Light District. True, you may still need to shield your eyes but there are areas that provide fantastic dining. Like we said – Amsterdam is crazy, complex and amazing. See what else Amsterdam has to offer with the HotelsByCity Amsterdam travel guide.

It’s almost October, and for all you beer-lovers out there, i’m sure one event comes to mind. Oktoberfest! That’s right, the 14-day festival held in Munich, Germany, that is world-renowned, not only for the beer and the activities, but also for the celebrities that participate in the revelry. With the traditional words “O’zapft is!” (translation: the barrel has been tapped), the world’s largest beer festival begins. The name is actually a misnomer, however, and may disappoint some fans travelling in October, because the festival actually starts in September. This year it opened September 20 and ends on October 5.

Don’t lose heart, however. October is loaded with beer festivals, and some may even be near your locale. For our readers based in the USA, there’s still the Great American Beer Festival to look forward to. That’s said to be America’s largest beer festival, sponsored by the Association of Brewers. This year, it’s slated to be held on October 9-11 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.

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Mainly of Alaska’s glaciers are retreating or thinning or mutually, a new book by the U.S. Geological Survey news.

About 5 percent of Alaska’s area is enclosed by more than 100,000 glaciers — that’s about 29,000 square miles (75,000 square kilometers), or more than the entire state of West Virginia.

While a few of Alaska’s large glaciers are advancing, 99 percent are receding, the book, “Glaciers in Alaska,” states. The book was written by USGS examine geologist Bruce Molina.

A USGS project to take pictures of the glaciers of Montana’s Glacier National Park also showed significant retreat. Based on these photos and glacier recession rates, scientists envisaged the park could lose its namesakes by 2030.

Greenland, which is covered by more ice than somewhere else in the world outside Antarctica, has also seen significant melt of its glaciers in recent decades.

The new book on Alaska’s glaciers used satellite images, aerial photos, maps and other studies to document the retreat of the glaciers, which began as early as the mid-19th century. Some glaciers have even disappeared since being mapped in the mid-20th century, the report found.

The account also said that glaciers in Alaska saw “important retreat” in the last two decades of the 20th century.