Susan Sullivan, in Texas, travels with some women-friends and asked if I had any tips to s..t..r..e.. t..c..h those Euros further.
There are 1,000's of articles and books on that subject, but this is what I do, have done, and suggest.
If you're talking about two weeks, limit yourself to one country, two at the most and travel around.
Train hop - buy a rail pass - single, or multiple country - RailEurope. Try not to ever train on a Saturday or Sunday without a reservation on popular routes unless you have a 1st class pass or ticket. It is mobbed!
Use your ATM card. I've always found it to have the best conversion rate and, on a side note, love to hear that little machine chugging away, spitting out my money!
We aren't backpackers/youth hostel people, and don't like sharing bathrooms with others (unless there is no choice) so I'm not talking "spending months in Europe on $1,000." And, a little spontaneity goes a long way for me. I like to start with a beginning hotel reservation, and then move on. Try hotelguide.com
, or Hotelopia
. However, most airports, and train stations have room-finding booths, and can help you if that's your druthers.
Air? Just keep searching all the sites...try entering different days...sometimes it makes a huge difference travelling on a Thursday vs. Friday. Look at some of the "cheap" airlines...check cheapo or visit AirfaresBasement.com to find low cost quality fares
For summer think:
- Slovenia (including the tour operator we are going to use in May, Helia)
- Turkey - go on the Adventure Center site - they only have 77 different Turkey trips to choose from

old Roman theater

Antalya
- Croatia
- or Greece.
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