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By Rick Steves

You can expect Rick Steves to inform you what you really want to know while making plans a Grand travel of Europe. during this consultant, Rick covers the simplest of Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, nice Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.

You’ll discover a fit mixture of great towns, small cities, and intriguing areas, including:

London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Prague, and BarcelonaRothenberg, Siena, Toledo, Hallstatt, and GimmelwaldProvence, the French Riviera, the Romantic highway, the Berner Oberland, and the Cinque Terre
Rick’s candid, funny suggestion will consultant you to good-value lodges and eating places. You’ll find out how to locate definitely the right bus in Rome, a cheap crêpe in Paris, and which museums and points of interest are worthy it slow and funds. greater than simply studies and instructions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a travel advisor on your pocket.

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Info). At the TI, confirm your sightseeing plans, and pick up the free and essential city map with a list of museums and hours (also available at most hotels), the monthly program of concerts (called Wien-Programm) and the Vienna from A to Z booklet (both described below), and the annual city guide (called Vienna Journal). Ask about their program of guided walks (€14 each). The TI also books rooms for a €3 fee. While hotel and ticket-booking agencies at the train station and airport can answer questions and give out maps and brochures, I’d rely on the official TI.

At hotels, if you let porters carry your luggage, it’s polite to give them a euro per bag (another reason to pack light). I don’t tip the maid, but if you do, you can leave a euro per overnight at the end of your stay. but not required. If you’re not sure whether (or how much) to tip for a service, ask your hotelier or the TI; they’ll fill you in on how it’s done on their turf. Sleeping I favor accommodations (and restaurants) that are handy to your sightseeing activities. Rather than list lodgings scattered throughout a city, I choose two or three favorite neighborhoods and recommend the best accommodations values in each, from $30 bunk beds to fancy-for-my-book $300 doubles.

Don’t use traveler’s checks—they’re a waste of time (long waits at slow banks) and a waste of money in fees. Cash Cash is just as desirable in Europe as it is at home. Small businesses (hotels, restaurants, and shops) prefer that you pay your bills with cash. Some vendors will charge you extra for using a credit card, and some won’t take credit cards at all. See Exchange Rates Throughout Europe, cash machines (ATMs) are the standard way for travelers to get local currency. To withdraw money from an ATM, you’ll need a debit card (ideally with a Visa or MasterCard logo for maximum usability), plus a PIN code.

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