Europe Travel & Tourism

Sub-headings:

Russia Travel and Tourism

Germany Travel & Tourism

UK Travel and Tourism

Resources in this category:

All About Spain - Travel and Tourism
http://www.red2000.com/spain/index.html

Online virtual guidebook.

Bratislava Guide
http://www.bratislavaguide.com/

A guide to Bratislava, Slovakia, designed for visitors to the city. The authors are residents of the city and post information on arts and culture, news, dining, shopping, and other activities for tourists.

Bruges Info
http://www.brugesinfo.com/

Bruges, Belgium travel information guide, your travel resource to the Venice of the North. Explore over 500 photos of Bruges, weather and maps, Bruges hotel, and bed and breakfasts for accomodations

Central Europe Online
http://www.einnews.com/centraleurope/

"Produced daily, Central Europe Online contains a comprehensive mix of Daily News from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Slovenia with country home pages, special features, Travel and Cultural Information, and useful links to other sites."

Chris De Witt's Berlin Wall Web Page
http://www.appropriatesoftware.com/BerlinWall/welcome.html

Chris De Witt's Berlin Wall Web Pages are a great resource to students of history who want to learn more about Berlin's divided past. This web site guides visitors on a virtual tour of Berlin's past and present with loads of photos and essays about the city. The site provides its visitors a more intimate look into a city with a significant role in world history.

The Cyber Cafes of Europe
http://kiosek.com/eurocybercafes/

Complete, browsable directory of cyber cafés in Europe, browsable by country, with links to café homepages where available.

Europe for Visitors
http://europeforvisitors.com/

"More than 2,500 pages of European travel articles, photos, and links from Durant Imboden, author of Buying Travel Services on the Internet."

Germany Tourism
http://www.germany-tourism.de/

This site about Germany promotes tourism throughout the country, providing information about destinations, upcoming events, travel tips, and an information center. Site visitors can also use a route planner, view 600 panoramic pictures of the country, and view several short videos. The German National Tourist Board oversees the site.

Guia Madrid Rural
http://www.guiamadridrural.com/

Travel information for the Madrid area. Regional maps and guides to campsites, hotels, hostels, and rural homes. Includes information on outdoor activities and transportation in the area. In Spanish with limited English.

Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel in Russia
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/russia/

On-line publication of a published book by the originating company. Offers information about how to travel in as well as the history of Russia.

Paris Net
http://www.parisnet.com/

Guide to Paris including travel tips, shopping, fashion, business and personal contacts, Paris gastronomie, etc.

Rail Europe
http://www.raileurope.com/us/index.htm

Information about train passes, flights, and car rental for travel in Europe, including trains in Britain and Russia. This is a commercial site and therefore you can order tickets here, including group travel arrangements but it also has alot of useful free information.

The Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping In Airports
http://www.sleepinginairports.net/airports.htm

This useful website has compiled commentary from thousands of travellers on the experience of sleeping in particular airports. The site rates the best airports in which to sleep in terms of cleanliness, safety, comfort, etc. Search the site according to world region or by country. Over 600 airports around the world are included.

The Spirit of Romania
http://www.spirit.ro/

This site provides travel information for Romania with listings of popular sites, photo galleries, an interactive map of the country and a fact sheet about currency, health and other important travel facts. (Site may take a while to load, especially on a dial-up connection.)

La Torre de Pisa
http://torre.duomo.pisa.it/index_eng.html

"The Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the Cathedral. Its construction began in the august of 1173 and continued (with two long interruptions) for about two hundred years, in full fidelity to the original project, whose architect is still uncertain." This site provides a history of the tower, short film and photo archives that allows you to "navigate between the orders (as the various floors are termed) of the Tower of Pisa." "One of the great landmarks and architectural icons of the Western world now has an official Internet home. View thousands of images on a floor-by-floor photographic tour, enjoy a 360-degree view from the belfry via Quicktime VR, or read about the history of the tower -- which began in 1173 and was under construction for about two hundred years, during which time it began to incline. Text in English and Italian describes contemporary efforts to safeguard and preserve this remarkable monument."

Transport for London
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/

"Transport for London provides detailed advice on using the various transport services in London, including Underground, Bus and River services. You will find information on our wide range of tickets, tube (subway) and bus maps to assist you in planning your journey along with useful tips for visitors to London."

UK Orbit Shopping Directory
http://www.ukorbit.com/

Tells you which shops accept your credit, debit, charge or store cards. Which shops offer free delivery, price matching, discounts or credit.

Virtual Finland
http://virtual.finland.fi/

"Should you have any questions about Finland - any at all - the answer probably lies here, where you can get all sorts of information in several languages."

VisitEurope.com
http://www.visiteurope.com/

Comprehensive travel site for people planning to visit Europe. Each country has its own profile, highlighting popular places to visit, hotel and transportation information, trip planning, and news. The site also features tips for first time visitors, a trip planning guide, a calendar of events, and information for travelers with special interests.