By Isabel Prontes
A good way to travel to
Europe and save some money is by purchasing a travel package, which combines the price of airfare, hotel accommodations and often rental vehicles and other services. It is particularly helpful if you are traveling with children, which can get really expensive. There are a lot of excellent convenient travel packages to all parts of Europe that are a good deal if you are planning a European
family vacation.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital city of the Mediterranean European nation of Spain, and is a beautiful tourist destination with its rich culture and history (there are several World Heritage sites within the city). Expedia.com offers an excellent travel package to Barcelona that lasts four nights and will keep the entire family comfortable in a lovely hotel just located a few short blocks away from the city's most popular attractions (see Resources). Try the Rivoli Ramblas travel package by calling (800) 551-2534.
London
Expedia.com offers another excellent family travel package to London, England, the capital city of the United Kingdom (see Resources). The package is for a 4-night stay and will land you conveniently right in the middle of London, near the city's historic attractions (including Big Ben and the Tower Bridge), shopping and culture. This is a great educational, sightseeing vacation for the family (and parents should have a fantastic time as well). Learn more about this London travel package by calling (800) 551-2534.
Rome
Virgin vacations (see Resources) offers a 3-night getaway to Rome, which is perfect for a short trip away with the whole family. The package not only includes airfare and hotel accommodations, but also comes with complimentary continental breakfast every morning. This is a brief but exciting tour package that will allow the family just enough time to sample some gelato and explore the Coliseum and the legendary Spanish Steps. Find more on this Virgin Vacations travel package when you call (888) 937-8474
France
Cosmos offers a longer travel package for a vacation with the kids. The "Jewel of France" travel package lasts for nine days, and will take you to the cosmopolitan capital city of Paris, all the way to Giverney (home of the legendary painter Claude Monet and to see the exquisite cathedrals of Rouen. This is an extensive travel package that includes airfare, all hotels, and transportation (see Resources). Parents and kids will have fun, and it's educational too. This Cosmos travel package is offered when you call (800) 276-1241.
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About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
