European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 25, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Accommodation yourself Buthis Casnave. A lot of Money and is usually much More interesting than following the crowds. The major tourist destinations offer the Best bargains. Malaga Spain for instance is one of the cheapest destinations from London a i be twice flown there and Back for 49 pounds about $75 and is a Good place to head for Spain bound travellers and. Perhaps even travellers to Morocco. If travelling by train on the other hand be sure to ask about special offers. Many services offer weekend Breaks or cheap returns at off Peak times in addition the euroline bus company covers a wide Range of european destinations. Its address is eur lines 52 Grosvenor Cardens London swi Wong Telephone 071-7300202. Travellers starting in Germany can Contact the . This organization links Drivers with travellers and costs Are shared. If you re Lucky enough to find a Driver heading in your direction it can be a very cheap Way to travel. Getting around taxis and organized Tours can put a Strain on your vacation budget. With a Little planning and information it is possible to visit the sights on your own saving Money and gaining interesting insights into the local area. A take Public transportation not taxis from airports and for getting around town. A ask always ask about special deals. In London for instance a travel card about 3 pounds $4.62 offers travel All Day on the City s underground and bus lines. In Paris a Carnet of tickets provides a Good discount on the metro. A in Britain train travellers going on excursions should ask for cheap Day returns. This Way the return journey costs Little More than a single ticket. A if travelling around a country Check out bus offers As Well As train connections. The bus is Good for both Long and Short a trips and although usually slower than a train it is also generally cheaper. Generally the farther East you go bus service improves in relation to train service. Buses will also go where trains won t a and. They re hard to beat for local rent a Bike and Cycle around a. A for a amps Richard mover Ley when eating go native British pubs offer food and drink at reasonable prices. A Best of All walk. Walk round a town Center walk round the Back streets walk along the alleyways and lanes. Walking is free and is the Best Way to see All but the largest and most sprawling of cities. It might not be practical in la Angeles but in european cities and towns walking is a pleasure and the Best Way to appreciate the local flavor and ancient architecture. Accommodations arranging accommodations is not the headache that Many people think especially for travellers armed with lists from the tourist office and suggestions from their Guidebook. A find out whether any of the local hotels offer special weekend or midweek Breaks. These can often make an expensive hotel affordable. A stay in private accommodations or bed and breakfast places. The latter in Britain is cheap and the accommodations generally in Small cozy Homes farms or guest houses. The Price ranges from about 12-20 pounds $18-$30 per person. It s often Worth paying a Little extra to get Good value for Money a the cheapest a amp a in town can be Basic and a few dollars More can get you a very comfortable room. In Germany watch for Privat Zimmer or Frem Denz Amer they also offer accommodations in private Homes at a similar Price 25-35 Marks. In France Check out the extensive Gate system which lets you stay in a furnished Home or cottage for a week or longer. A consider the local s Outh Hostel. Nowadays most hostels offer excellent 1 facilities and often have family rooms. A if staying in one place for a week or. More consider renting a cottage or. ,. Apartment. With a family this can work out to be exceptionally cheap. Further savings Are possible if you do your own cooking. A a bargain. It s True that Europe is not Asia but hotels and other accommodations Are sometimes prepared to drop their prices especially out of , for instance they have Only a suite of rooms but you require Only a single or double see if they will offer a reduction. And always ask for a child reduction. Food and drink dining out is one of the Joys of a visit to a foreign country or a different City. However it be econ t be outrageously expensive. Even in the Center of London there Are Ali you can eat pasta bars or around 3 pounds. Be prepared to look around rather than simply go into the first restaurant you find. A notice which cafes and restaurants Are full of locals. This is generally a Good Check the prices on the menu outside. A in Britain eat in the pubs. They offer traditional food a cozy atmosphere cheap drinks and no service charge. 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