On a trip with Explore, U.K. (book through Adventure Center on side of this site for U.S. travelers), some of our English friends told us about their COMPLETLY CATERED AND PROVIDED family camping experiences in Europe. Now, I had never even thought that something like that was possible, let alone existed and what a perfect solution in this economy.

One company is Key Camp, a company that organizes camping holidays with sites in France, Spain, Italy Luxembourg, Holland, Austria and Switzerland. Their holidays include: a choice of luxury two-three bedroom mobile homes, chalets and even spacious four-bedroom supertents - something for every budget and fully equipped! They have on-line route planners for your vacation, children's clubs (from tots to teenagers), suggestions for couples seeking an activity holiday. Depending on your camp site, it's possible to scuba dive, sail, windsurf, canoe, golf, fish, and much more.

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A million lifetimes isn't enough to explore Europe on foot, bicycle or just sightsee. Each time we visit and choose a different country area to explore, it's love at first sight. In Europe, you can begin the day in one destination, hike/bike or walk around lakes, up and over mountains, visit charming towns on the way and return at night on the fast and efficient train and bus systems. Public transportation and chairlifts are bicycle/children/people friendly, there is always a refuge or mountain hut to stop for lunch and every region, without exception is gorgeous.

Here are seven of my favorite areas along with personal favorite towns. It will come as no surprise to anyone that Switzerland is #1 followed by Austria #2 because they are "no brainers" thanks to wonderful signage on almost all routes. France is a close #3:

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