Guilt-Free European Getaways

04-15-2009

with Frommer's Day by Day Guides!

 

Summer is right around the corner, and if you’re so overwhelmed with work that you’re considering spending the entire sunny season at your desk, think again!  Even in a tough economy, there is absolutely no reason to feel guilty for taking a few days of relaxation. Steep discounts to classic European destinations like Rome, Paris, Venice, Amsterdam and London are available throughout the summer. Additionally, “second city” destinations like Costa Brava, Spain, and Birmingham, England, are currently offering amazing deals. Now is the time to plan your guilt-free trip across the pond, even if it’s just for a long weekend! 

 

For those traveling to classic European destinations, Frommer’s makes it easy to maximize guilt-free long weekends with its 2^nd edition Day by Day guides, which make it possible to pack as much sightseeing into the limited time you have. Detailed 1-, 2-, and 3-day itineraries show travelers how to see their destination in the smartest, most time-efficient way.

Frommer’s Day by Day guides provide:

 

• Special Interest Walking Tours: With the Rome Day by Day guide, architecture buffs can see the city’s awe-inspiring ruins of Ancient Rome or spend a day checking out the 4,000-year-old pink granite obelisk at the Piazza del Popolo or the Piazza Mattei.

 

• Neighborhood Walks: London travelers can use the London Day by Day guide to stroll through some of the city’s greatest neighborhoods, including Chelsea, Mayfair and Whitehall – sure beats walking the office hallways!

 

• Best Day Trips:  For travelers looking to spend a little time outside of their main destination, Frommer’s Day by Day guides outline fantastic day trips and excursions.  The Amsterdam Day by Day guide outlines trips to Haarlem, Delft and Rotterdam – these trips will take less time than your daily commute!

 

• And much more:
• Detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife
• Handy fold-out maps of local transportation systems
• Detailed street maps that fold right into a pocket in the back of the book

 

For travelers interested in booking a trip to a lesser-known city, Frommers.com can provide insight on taking a first-class trip to a “second city,” which are jewels in the rough, just waiting to be discovered. Rather than booking a vacation to Barcelona, travel to Costa Brava on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, which is both less expensive and less congested. Visit Frommers.com to see top-ranked hotels and spas in Costa Brava and read visitor reviews of each locale. London is another popular tourist destination, but with the economy plaguing overseas travel, it might be difficult to find affordable lodging and attractions for your family. England’s second largest city, Birmingham, is both a family-friendly and affordable alternative. On Frommers.com, you can organize a day trip so that you can stay in Birmingham for less money, but still see the sights of London.

 

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