Shopping Vacations in Europe

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Love shopping enough to make a vacation out of it? A Shopping vacation or day trip may be just what you are looking for. Many destinations are known for their markets, wares, shopping outlets or street vendors where you are sure to find bargains and unique products. Jewelery, ceramics, wood carvings and tapestries can be found at many markets and street vendors around the world, showcasing the culture of the destination. For clothes and shoes, head to a destination that is known for affordable outlet shopping, where you can expect to leave with your arms full. Ask the store or your airline about shipping for less hassle and to see what you are allowed to bring back home....read more »

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London

The capital city of the UK and England, London is one of the great "world cities." With a diverse mixture of old world history and modern capitalism, London has so much to offer any traveler. From the Tower of London to its avant-garde nightclubs to a q... read more »
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Paris

The city of lights, the city of love. Paris is known as one of the most romantic destinations in the world, and it is not difficult to see why. It is also known for its famous buildings and works of art, its chic fashion scene and its modern literary, a... read more »
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Venice

If Rome is history, Venice is romance. Built entirely on water and passable only by boat or on foot, there is no place quite like it. Visitors cannot help being impressed by the sheer beauty of the canals, the lively piazzas, the centuries of art. Venic... read more »
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Florence

Florence is a small city, located in the Arno River valley, and surrounded by olive-planted hills on the north and south. Florence is also a city of the arts. Its chapels, galleries and museums are an inexhaustible treasure, capturing the complex, often... read more »
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Barcelona

Dubbed "La Gran Encisera", or the Great Enchantress, Barcelona is an amazingly beautiful Mediterranean city. One of the world's busiest seaports, this dynamic and culturally rich city is a combination of famous museums, theaters, and art galleries mixed... read more »
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Prague

Prague - undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A rich collection of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance buildings, it seems that around every turn there is a new treasure to take in. Catch a local poetry reading, walk the Charles Bridg... read more »
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Dublin

Medieval castles, rolling hills of green, the cobblestone streets of Dublin; Ireland is a land of fairytales, recent economic prosperity, and warm, hospitable inhabitants. Peruse the historic streets of Waterford or visit a small countryside village, ju... read more »
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Nice

This spectacular city is the capital of the French Riviera and the largest city between Genoa and Marseille. For many, the Riviera offers all the grandeur of bygone days: casinos, stately hotels, villas, and historic sites. Now a gentle, low-key resort... read more »
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Rome

Rome is history. A blend of artistic and architectural masterpieces, classical ruins, and extravagant baroque churches and piazzas, this city is as culturally rich as they come. From espresso at the Tivoli fountain, mass at St. Peter's Cathedral, or wal... read more »
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Athens

Greece is the cradle of European civilization, and Athens has been its capital since 1834. There is never time to be bored or to be at a loss for an interesting activity in Athens. Visit the flea market and the bazaar area at Monastiraki, look inside so... read more »

Top Five Shopping Trip Blogs

Florence, Day 3 - Shop 'till we drop!! (AKA: Sunglasses? What Sunglasses? I don't have any sunglasses!) | Jun 10 06'

by Abbey-and-Jen a 26 year old female, on vacation in Florence

Well, we slept until 10:30 - which is really late for us! But, it felt great.We left our hotel and headed to sightsee -- but got distrac... Continue reading »
Walking around Dublin Town | Feb 21 07'

by localkineguy a 22 year old male from Honolulu, on vacation in Dublin

I woke up at 815 AM after snoozing my 800 am alarm once. I had a ton planned for the day and there was no tie to wast... Continue reading »
A weekend away | Nov 09 06'

by hornet a 30 year old male from Bristol, on vacation in Barcelona

"Sally began her quest to find a cheese toastie"

Despite Birmingham's best efforts to keep us in the UK due to the traffic we arrived in Girona airport and got the bus down into Barcelona. It's al... Continue reading »
The beginning | Dec 20 06'

by pgurlinsf a 25 year old female from Buenos Aires, on vacation in Madrid

"Best Nightlife!"

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Day 38: Leon | Aug 02 06'

by Will and Kimmy a 32 year old male traveling as a family, on vacation in Leon

" The spires went forever and let in natural light. Billy figured out the walls were about seven stories high. "

We found a great three star hotel in Logrono, Spain called the Condes de Haro and because it’s a small city, we have to pay for a garage parking un... Continue reading »