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	<title>Travel Europe Today</title>
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		<title>Shopping in Venice</title>
		<link>http://travel-europe.today.com/2009/03/27/shopping-in-venice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Venice is surely one of the best places to go in Italy. Known as the shopper’s paradise you can find whatever you are looking for from high fashion, antiques, furniture, home décor and more. From Piazza San Marco to the Rialto area, the Mercerie and Calle dei Fabbri have been the main shopping streets [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Venice is surely one of the best places to go in Italy. Known as the shopper’s paradise you can find whatever you are looking for from high fashion, antiques, furniture, home décor and more. From Piazza San Marco to the Rialto area, the Mercerie and Calle dei Fabbri have been the main shopping streets in Venice for hundreds of years. Hosting some interesting and unusual shops there is always quite a crowd of shoppers.</p>
<p>In the San Marco area in Venice top designer outlets are found in abundance. Names such as Armani, Laura Biagiotti, Gucci, Prada, Valentino, and Versace just to name a few are all located near the Piazza. For a more contemporary or even outrageous look you can go to Fiorella in Campo Santo Stefano where these types of shops can be found. In the shops around the Mercerie, you will find a great selection of leather goods, including handbags, shoes, wallets and an array of colorful, traditional Venetian slippers. Venice is also known for its fine silks and velvets and many shops sell an enormous array of fabrics.</p>
<p>The nearby island of Murano is the best place to visit for Venetian glassware. Having been made there for over 700 years you will find glassware with simple, traditional, and contemporary designs. There are several shops in the San Marco area that sell both the original and reproductions of the antique glassware.</p>
<p>Venice is also well known for its amazing masks and costumes. Inexpensive mass produced masks can be easily purchased anywhere in the city. However, genuine masks which can make a great souvenir have some truly splendid, unique, eye catching designs. Mask makers are extremely busy right before carnival time but most will welcome tourists and demonstrate their craft, some even allowing the tourists to get involved in the creation of their own mask.<br />
The arcades of Piazza San Marco are home to Venice’s best jewelry makers. Missiaglia and Nardi are two of the famous jewelers providing their creations in Venice. There is a huge amount of jewelry displayed here something for everyone’s taste and budget. Closer to the Rialto bridge you can find more jewelers, these selling less expensive designs including bracelets, chains, earrings, necklaces, and the traditional glass beads called ‘perle veneziane’ which can also make a great souvenir. Same as in the United States the jewelry prices are based on the weight and cost of the gold at that particular moment.</p>
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		<title>The Foods of Provence</title>
		<link>http://travel-europe.today.com/2009/03/24/the-foods-of-provence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ancient Greeks introduced Olives to Provence more than two and a half thousand years ago. Today they are found in nearly everything from sauces, salads, tarts, pizza, and when mixed with capers and blended to a paste it is spread on bread or biscuits, and even can be found in the traditional beef stew.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ancient Greeks introduced Olives to Provence more than two and a half thousand years ago. Today they are found in nearly everything from sauces, salads, tarts, pizza, and when mixed with capers and blended to a paste it is spread on bread or biscuits, and even can be found in the traditional beef stew.  Olive oil is the always the start for Provence cooking, often spiced with chilies or herbs it can also be poured on pizza, sandwiches, and salads. The most popular addition to olive oil would be garlic, Two of the best known concoctions are “Pistou” which is a paste of olive oil, garlic and basil and “aioli” a name for both a garlic mayonnaise and a dish which it’s served with of salted cod and vegetables.</p>
<p>Vegetables seem to always be in season in Provence often starting while northern France is still in the middle of winter. Ratatouille ingredients such as tomato, capsicum, aubergines, courgettes, onion and asparagus are the favorites. Corgette flowers stuffed with the Pistou paste is one of their most tasty delicacies.</p>
<p>Sheep provide the staple meat often roasted with Provencal herbs but fish is what is featured most on the menu, fresh water trout, salt cod, anchovies, sea bream, sea bass, monkfish, and whiting are all common in the area as are clams, periwinkles, oysters, spider crabs, and sea urchins.</p>
<p>Cheeses are made from goat’s milk or Ewes milk. Two of the most popular are Banon which is wrapped in chestnut leaves and marinated in a brandy and Picadon which comes from the foothills of the Alps.<br />
Sweets in this area include chocolates, almond sweets called calissons, candied fruit and nougat. As for fruit there are melons, white peaches, apricots, figs, cherries, and Muscat grapes. Their honey is made from Almonds and lavender which certainly give it a distinct flavor.</p>
<p>Wines in Provence are mostly produced in the Cotes du Rhone vineyards, of which the most celebrated is Crozes- Heritage appellation. The best wines are found in the villages around the Dentelles namely Gigondas and Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Off to the west are the light, drinkable but not exceptionally special wines. Huge quantities of wine are made in Provence with many of the vineyards having been planted during WWl to supply each French soldier a litre a day. However, the very best wines found in Provence come from along the coastline.</p>
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		<title>Clubbing in Ibiza</title>
		<link>http://travel-europe.today.com/2009/03/23/clubbing-in-ibiza/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:32:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are certain things that make a place stand out as a great vacation spot. Arizona has the Grand Canyon, Florida has Disney World and Ibiza has its night clubs. This is definitely not a trip for the family but a spring break trip or a get together with a bunch of friends this trip [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are certain things that make a place stand out as a great vacation spot. Arizona has the Grand Canyon, Florida has Disney World and Ibiza has its night clubs. This is definitely not a trip for the family but a spring break trip or a get together with a bunch of friends this trip could prove to be rather entertaining. If you can remember it that is!</p>
<p>For first timers wondering what on earth is Ibiza? I will explain it to you. Ibiza is a tiny island approximately 90 kilometers off the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean. It belongs to the group of Balearic Islands. Some local areas include Ibiza Town which is the Capital and probably the most captivating part of the island. Other than that city the majority of the others are in themselves their own little resorts. One would never guess from the beauty of the landscape that this Island’s tourism attraction is their night club action.<br />
There are seven main night clubs on Ibiza: Amnesia and Privilege are located in the middle of the island near San Rafael,  Club Eden is located in San Antonio as is Es Paradis, El Divino is in the Ibiza Marina and Pacha is located fairly close to the marina as well. Club Space is in Playa d’en Bossa near the beach. One unique feature of the Ibiza clubs is that the entertainment at each club changes, meaning the type of music played in each club varies from night to night. If you are raring for a good time for example for a bachelor party or bachelorette party or even an unconventional wedding the people of Ibiza are sure to help you out. It may resemble one big college party but they must be doing something right to have as many visitors as they do year after year. Weddings aren’t the only intimate travel plans to Ibiza. It is also known for extremely memorable Honeymoons. So whether you want to do the whole shebang on the island you can choose from the hip hotels, to the 4 star luxury resorts or romantic hideaways for two. The people of Ibiza promise you will absolutely have the time of your life and a one of a kind ceremony which I can totally understand since learning about Ibiza. Though a party town it may be it can also offer some pretty romantic escapes as well. As long as you are of legal drinking age visiting Ibiza is sure to be a great time.</p>
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		<title>Arguineguin Gran Canaria</title>
		<link>http://travel-europe.today.com/2009/03/12/arguineguin-gran-canaria/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the first things that you should be doing when you take a vacation to gran canaria is a helicopter ride, even though the ride only lasts for 30 minutes it should let you get an idea of where the islands are located and the sites that you should visit. It would allow you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the first things that you should be doing when you take a vacation to gran canaria is a helicopter ride, even though the ride only lasts for 30 minutes it should let you get an idea of where the islands are located and the sites that you should visit. It would allow you to plan your first day and decide upon the areas you would like to visit from the ground.</p>
<p>If you decide to take a VIP Gran Canaria Tour than your doing the right thing, because not only does it let you travel through Mogan and Arguieguin but also lets you go through the valley of San Nicolas which lets you take an incredible view of the area.</p>
<p>You would not have enjoyed Gran Canaria at its maximum if you did not take a look at Garbo’s Dinner Show; this entire show along with the dinner goes on for almost 5 hours and is a joy to watch! You could also take a full day tour of the Chira Lake and have delicious lunch and enjoy your sigh seeing tour. The picturesque view available here will fascinate you and get your attention. These aren’t the only tours which are available in Gran Canaria, you would be able to take on various different tours and enjoy your visit to these islands at its fullest! However if you are not interested in taking the tours, you could do various other things as well.</p>
<p>For instance, you can go out to the beach and enjoy the sun! You would be able to find various different sun beds spread out everywhere on the beach, just find a sun bed and enjoy the rays! These beaches are very popular; however you would be able to find secluded beaches as well. These beaches are good for people who would like to get away from everything. If you think that these beaches won’t have all the facilities you require, then you are really wrong! These contain all sorts of facilities such as coffee houses or snack bars! Just sit out over these places and enjoy the view!</p>
<p>Ream more about the possibilities of <a href="http://car-hire-gran-canaria.blinkweb.com/" title="Car hire Gran Canaria">car hire Gran Canaria</a> .</p>
<p>The restaurants and nightclubs are something out of the ordinary! Looking at them from outside would make you think that they are something other than a restaurant, in the night clubs the people are really friendly and always dancing!</p>
<p>One thing that I can guarantee you is that you will not regret coming to these islands! You will find a lot of things to do, many quite unusual!</p>
<p>Going to Gran Canaria from Scandinavia? Then check out <a href="http://www.afbudsrejse.eu/afbudsrejse-gran-canaria/" title="Afbudsrejse Gran Canaria">Afbudsrejse Gran Canaria</a>  for a cheap last minute travel deal .</p>
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		<title>Sunny Beach Hotels</title>
		<link>http://travel-europe.today.com/2009/03/11/sunny-beach-hotels/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bulgaria]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to go on a holiday in order to enjoy the beautiful sun, there is a very little chance that Bulgaria would pop into your head! This country is located in South Eastern Europe and has a border with Romania on the North, the black sea covers all borders over the east and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want to go on a holiday in order to enjoy the beautiful sun, there is a very little chance that Bulgaria would pop into your head! This country is located in South Eastern Europe and has a border with Romania on the North, the black sea covers all borders over the east and Greece and Turkey are its neighboring countries over the south border. The clear azure of the sea takes your breath away and a lot of tourists are left flabbergasted with the beauty of the sea.</p>
<p>The comforting weather of this country invites people to lie down in the open sun and enjoy the beautiful sunshine. As the beach resorts found in Bulgaria are one of the biggest found in the world, you would be able to find various different hotels, restaurants and pubs. Over the past few years a lot of people have been visiting these resorts, not only because these resorts are cheaper than any other resorts found of the Mediterranean climate, but also because the beauty and the comfort they offer can hardly be found anywhere else.</p>
<p>You would be able to find various different hotels on sunny beach Bulgaria; these hotels will provide you everything that you need in order to enjoy your visit to this beautiful beach.</p>
<p>The food found in these hotels is of really high quality and is of exotic nature, you would be able to find various different dishes, ranging from sea food to different Bulgarian Food. One of the most famous local dishes called Karvarma is eaten regularly by the locals and is a very popular dish of the Bulgarian cuisine. You won’t need to worry about the cost of these foods as they are really economical and would be able to fit under your budget quite easily. While eating out, a meal for two along with a bottle of wine is likely to cost you somewhere around eight pounds.</p>
<p>The luxurious hotels found in Bulgaria are a treat to enjoy along with the sandy beaches and the delicious food, all of these things make Bulgaria a place for tourists to enjoy and cherish for the rest of their lives!</p>
<p>If you would like to go out sigh seeing, it is quite easy to get a taxi and visit different places; you can also rent a car from various different reputed companies and trust me these aren’t anything close to being expensive.</p>
<p>It’s best that you get a driver to drive for you, because all the road signs are in Bulgarian only and really that can be a difficult thing to comprehend!</p>
<p>Going to Sunny Beach from Scandinavia? Then check out <a href="http://www.afbudsrejse.eu/afbudsrejse-sunny-beach/" title="Afbudsrejse Sunny Beach">Afbudsrejse Sunny Beach</a>  for a cheap last minute deal.</p>
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		<title>Iceland Car Rental</title>
		<link>http://travel-europe.today.com/2009/03/10/iceland-car-rental/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Iceland]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Even though Iceland is a very small country and doesn’t have a lot of people living there, it still gets a lot of visitors on a daily basis, not only for business or other needs but also for sightseeing purposes. It is quite possible for people to be flabbergasted by the beauty of its landscapes; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even though Iceland is a very small country and doesn’t have a lot of people living there, it still gets a lot of visitors on a daily basis, not only for business or other needs but also for sightseeing purposes. It is quite possible for people to be flabbergasted by the beauty of its landscapes; the rushing water and the galloping horses is a sight that everyone would love to see!</p>
<p>The name of the country is quite strange, you might figure by just reading the name that this country is a cold one, well no! that is not that case, the country doesn’t stay cold for all year round. In fact only about 10% of the country is icy, the rest of it has mild weather and this makes it perfect for tourists to visit this beautiful country.</p>
<p>Once you get here, you will now have to start worrying about your transportation, well in Iceland the most convenient form of transport is by a car, almost everyone owns one and you might find even drivers well below the age of 18 driving around, if you are new to this area, it would be best that you decided to go out and rent a car. Not only will this allow you to rest during your trips but also make it a lot easier to travel between destinations. Even though the roads are fairly straight and its really difficult to get lost in Iceland, but whey even waste that 5 extra minutes right? You haven’t spent hundreds of dollars just to get lost and find your way back to the hotel!</p>
<p>Even though renting a car is a great idea, it doesn’t come for free now does it? A normal car in Iceland is likely to cost you around ISK 7000/day but however if you are thinking of getting a Four Wheel Drive or an SUV those are more expensive and cost around ISK 12,000/day. Even though it is possible for you to rent the vehicle on the basis of kilometers, this will be more expensive.</p>
<p>If you don’t just want to stick to the ring road which is around 1500km, you might want to try to get an off road vehicle, even though these roads can be dangerous because they are bumpy and you never know where a hill might pop up. Also you would be required to cross various different streams, these streams however can only be passed between June and August.</p>
<p>You can even get a license for yourself if you are visiting from the United States or Canada, however remember this is only for a short time period.</p>
<p>If you really want to get the best out of your visit to Iceland, remember to rent a car!</p>
<p>Going to Iceland from Scandinavia? Then check <a href="http://www.afbudsrejse.eu/afbudsrejse-island/" title="Afbudsrejse Island">Afbudsrejse Island</a>  for a cheap last minute travel deal - or you could go on and read more <a href="http://the-vacationguide.com" title="The Vacation Guide" target="_blank">Travel Tips</a>.</p>
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