TRAVEL GUIDE: EUROPE

U.S. travelers frequently say "Europe" as though it were a homogenous mass. To a certain degree, there’s truth to it. Whether they inhabit colder northern regions, like Sweden or Germany, or live in vibrant Italy or Spain, Europeans do share a certain indulgent way of life. They take pleasure in wiling away an afternoon over a cappuccino, going for an evening stroll after work, shopping for hours at the local patisseries, butcher shops and vegetable grocers, and picking the choicest items at each stop. Europeans like to linger over a meal, and they do love to share their slower lifestyle with visitors. So whether you’re looking for paella in Valencia, glitz and glamour at the Côte d’Azur or enotecas in Tuscany, you’re certain to encounter a version of la dolce vita — the good life.

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Paris
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Wales
Winchester, U.K.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Budapest, Hungary
Dublin, Ireland
Frankfurt, Germany
Glasgow, Scotland

London, England
Madrid, Spain
Milan, Italy
Munich, Germany
Rome, Italy
Vienna, Austria

HOTELS

Top 10 Hotels in France
These hotels highlight the diverse beauty of France's regions.
Featured European Hotels
Top 10 Hot European Hotels
Top 10 Hotels in Italy
Top 10 Hotels in Spain

Chateau D'Artigny in Loire Valley, Montbazon

DINING

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France
- Top Restaurants in France
Italy
- Top Restaurants in Italy
The Netherlands
Spain
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United Kingdom
- Top Restaurants in the UK
- London Restaurant News
- London Culinary Events

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Amsterdam
Budapest
Dordogne
Florence
Geneva
Krakow
London
Lyon
Nice

Paris
Prague
Reims
Rome
Seville
Stockholm
Venice
Vienna
Winchester, UK

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Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
Eating Around Valencia
Foods of Europe

BOOKS

IRISH FOOD IN THE 21ST CENTURY
The Country Cooking of Ireland
Forget the heavy meats, creamed dishes and potatoes of traditional Irish cooking. This cookbook delves into modern Irish cuisine, while still including a few of the classics.

The Country Cooking of Ireland by Colman Andrews

Lunch in Paris
A delightful love story with delicious recipes such as oven-roasted pork ribs with honey; goat cheese, tomato and anchovy tarts; and mussels with white wine and fennel.

This Is Rome
With their vibrant illustrations and humorous text, M. Sasek's books are the perfect gift for burgeoning armchair travelers. First published in the 1960s, his guide to Rome has now been reprinted.

Walking and Eating in Provence
Escape to the captivating hillsides of southeastern France and find out where to enjoy the best of Provençal specialties like bouillabaisse and ratatouille.

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