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Travel for European counties: Europe
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Germany |
| From the Alps in the south to the low plains
stretching to the Baltic and North Seas and the
beautiful islands of Rügen and Sylt in the north; from
the Roman city of Aachen in the west to the baroque city
of Dresden in the east—not to mention the bustling
capital, Berlin—Germany offers something for everyone. |
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Greece |
| Athens is the wellspring of Western civilization,
with such ancient glories as the Parthenon and the
Theater of Dionysus, where works of Euripides were first
performed. The ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the
showplace each summer of the Athens Festival. Piraeus,
the port of Athens, is the embarkation point for the
Greek islands and other Mediterranean destinations. |
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Holland |
| Whether you are drawn to fascinating old cities,
beautiful countryside, rich traditions or architectural
marvels, or enjoy art, shopping and gourmet dining,
Holland offers all of this and more. Centrally located
in the heart of Europe, Holland is an affordable,
compact and progressive country where everyone speaks
English. |
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Hungary |
| Hungary is situated in Central Europe's Carpathian
Basin. The language is spoken by no other people and the
folk songs do not resemble those of any other land.
Despite the repeated trials and tribulations of history,
the Hungarian people have lived here for more than 1,100
years. The treasures of their culture have drawn
travelers from distant lands throughout the centuries.
The wonderful panorama of the capital, Budapest (also
known as the "Pearl of the Danube") prompted UNESCO to
place it on the World Heritage list. |
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Iceland |
| Iceland is closer than you think and more fun than
you ever dreamed of. This mid-Atlantic island is the
nearest European neighbor to the U.S. In fact, Iceland
is at the halfway point from the East Coast to the
European continent. With daily flights from New York,
Baltimore/Washington, Minneapolis and Boston, and
frequent service from Orlando and Halifax, this awesome
and virtually jet-lag free destination awaits you with
plenty of action. |
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Ireland |
| There is a wealth of interest for the visitor
to Dublin, one of Europe's finest capitals. Splendid
public buildings include Trinity College where the
famous Books of Kells is housed and Dublin is replete
with excellent examples of 18th century architecture.
The booming quarters of Smithfield and Temple Bar
showcase the fresh and modern side of Dublin, as well as
the historic. Galleries, museums and a variety of
theaters all provide a sense of Irish natural and
cultural history. |
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Italy |
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Italy is a land widely celebrated for the arts, and not
the least among the arts that have attained their
highest expression in Italy is the art of hospitality.
The Italian welcome is as warm and traditional as a
glass of fine wine. Italians are also such good hosts
because they get so much practice welcoming visitors
from all over the world. In winter, the Italian Alps are
unequaled for scenery and skiing. In northern Italy are
some of the world's most renowned winter sports resorts,
easily reached from such centers as Turin, chief city of
the westernmost Piemonte region; from Milan, hub of the
central mountain and lake district; and from Venice, the
leading city of the eastern region. |
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Lithuania |
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Largest and southernmost of the Baltic nations,
Lithuania is bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to
the east and south and Poland and the Russian Federation
to the southwest. Forests spread through almost 30
percent of the country, and rivers, streams and more
than 3,000 lakes shape the land. Five national and 30
regional parks preserve this paradise for boating,
fishing, hunting, bird watching or horseback riding.. |
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Luxembourg |
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The founder of the first Luxembourg dynasty, Count
Siegfried, built his castle in 963. Over the centuries,
Luxembourg City became one of the strongest fortresses
ever built. Today you can adventure through the 12-mile
network of underground passageways known as the
Casemates. Much of the city's older architecture — such
as the "Spanish Turrets" — can be attributed to specific
periods of occupation. Other significant artifacts are
the Art Nouveau buildings from the Bourbon era, and an
ancient convent in the Grund district which now hosts a
cultural center for exhibitions and concerts. |
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Malta |
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The Maltese Islands have been described as one big
open-air museum. What makes them unique is that so much
of their past is visible today. Delve into the Islands'
mysterious prehistory, retrace the footsteps of St Paul
or see where the Knights of St John defended
Christendom. |
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Monaco |
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The Principality of Monaco: One square mile of arts and
culture, historic sightseeing, fine dining, sumptuous
hotels, luxury shopping, non-stop night-life, soothing
spas, and the legendary excitement of Monte-Carlo. All
this and more situated in an ideal location on the
glittering Riviera. |
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Norway |
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While Norway is known for its nature and fjord-lined
coastline, it has more to offer than breathtaking
scenery. Norway is also fun and exciting; walking in the
footsteps of the Vikings; riding on a reindeer sleigh;
hiking, biking and paragliding; or just sitting back and
enjoying one of the world-class cultural events. |
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