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One of the great pleasures of traveling is meeting wonderful people along the way.  Recently while traveling in the Azores, Clint struck up a conversation with an engaging couple.  Turns out they are heads of a hotel association in Europe called Petit Hotels which consists of wonderful independently owned countryside Inns in Sweden, Finland, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Kenya and South Africa.

What sets these delightful properties apart from the mainstream hotel scene, is their devotion to Joi de Vivre. Each charming inn is set in a serene location, adorned with stylish furnishings, and boast “highly creative kitchens with gastronomic menus”.  They pride themselves in cooking with local ingredients and presenting memorable dining experiences.  They delight in asking, “Do you love food?”  Now I ask you…. What could be more wonderful than a beautiful inn with fabulous food?

Many of the inns are set along side Sweden’s beautiful crystal-clear lakes, offering opportunities for boating,  to play golf and of course,  indulge in magnificent spa treatments.  Each hotel adheres to “stringent and ambitious quality and environmental policies”.  These properties are ideal for touring, as most member inns are located a pleasant day trip from one to another.  You’ll appreciate that Petit Hotels have designed 10 different pre-planned tours of Sweden and Finland based on different interests and regions.  Each tour guides you from inn to inn, while describing interesting sightseeing stops along the way.

Treat yourself to a virtual getaway to the most unique inns in Scandinavia by leafing through Petit Hotel’s online brochure.  Give it a minute or two to load all the wonderful information, and browse through the pages of delightful properties and fabulous cuisine.  I don’t know about you, but Scandinavia just moved up a few notches on my ‘must do’ list!!!

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Organizing your trip can be a nightmare; you want to make sure you have everything packed, know where you travel documents are, and an itinerary in mind for once you arrive. It is a great idea to do some preliminary research prior to your trip so you can be assured of finding the best tickets at the best prices, especially if you are planning on traveling to Europe as it can be expensive. Doing your work ahead of time can help you find the best deals on hotels because Europe is so beautiful that you will want to spend many days in each city just to enjoy it.

The problem just keeps getting bigger if you decide to go to Europe at the last minute. There are many things that can go wrong in your panic. You might not get to your destination on time, which can mess up car schedules, rental schedules, and hotel bookings. You can mess up a lot of things when you pack, and you can miss a lot of important things if you do not have a lot of time to pack up. Moreover, you will not enjoy your trip if you miss a lot of things in terms of packing and transportation.

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Hitchhiking in Europe continues a trendy way to get around and is even now done with vast frequency by the locals. However, for a foreigner, hitchhiking might not be the finestmode of means of transport through Europe. Foreigners are seen as especially easy and lucrative prey for criminals. If you do prefer to hitchhike through any Eastern or Central European country, take precautions and respect these significant safety suggestions.

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Although it may not be possible for you to travel to every holiday destination in the world, you can make a visit to the top ten world attractions. These attractions are unique in their own right and are must see events and destinations.

1. Disneyland in America – A trip to Disneyland is an experience in itself and is sure to bring out the child in you. With amusements for both children and adults, this location host parades, lightshows and floral tributes in grand style. You can also club your visit with a trip to Universal Studios.
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