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EUROPE TRAVEL GUIDE

Amsterdam's charming grachtenpanden

Europe Trips, Hotels, Restaurants, Spas and More

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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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Frankfurt, Germany
Glasgow, Scotland


HOTELS

Chateau D'Artigny in Loire Valley, Montbazon

DINING

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Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

BOOKS

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
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.
This Is Rome

Walking and Eating in Provence
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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(Updated: 04/03/13 CT)

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