European Vacations to Charming Venice

Surprise your beloved with European vacations that begin with romantic Venice -- the "City of Water", the "City of Bridges", and the "City of "Canals. "The beauty of Venice is world renowned; it is made up of 117 little islands set on the Venetian Lagoon extending from the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy. Walk through the multitude of museums it has to offer. A valuable collection of ancient texts and manuscripts are kept at the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, the National Library of St. Mark named after the patron saint of Venice. The Gallerie dellAccademia is a museum gallery of pre-19th century art. Fans of Picasso, Dali and other American modernists and Italian futurists in the cubism, surrealism and abstract expressionism genres will surely love the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Roam through the picturesque St. Marks Square and Palazzo Ducale, and make a quick visit to the beautiful Doges Palace. Stroll along the romantic Rialto Bridge with your loved one; with many jewelry shops around, it can be the perfect setting for a proposal or anniversary celebration.

Enjoyable European Vacations to Vienna

Vienna is an art and culture hub of Europe -- the perfect city to make your European vacations more memorable and fulfilling. Visit the Wiener Staatsoper at night, when the Vienna State Opera is as dazzling as its world-class performers who stage 50 to 60 opera shows every year. The Hofburg Museum exhibits the imperial jewels of the royal family of Habsburgs. The Sisi Museum is devoted to the Empress Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie of Austria, and allows guests to view the imperial apartments. Classical antique artifacts and old paintings by the masters are exhibited at the Kunsthistorisches Museum and Naturhistorisches Museum. There is much to learn about Austrian art and culture at Vienna's museum quarter -- a museum complex refurbished from old imperial stalls in the 1990s. The complex houses, among others, the Leopold Museum, home to one of the largest collections of modern Austrian art and featuring artists such as Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele.

Look Back to Ancient Greece on European Vacations

Take a walk through history with a visit to ancient Greece on European vacations. At the heart of Athens is a massive structure called Hadrians Arch which spans an ancient road leading to the Acropolis and a complex of structures on the eastern side of the city. On this complex once stood the Temple of Olympian Zeus, rumored to have been built to honor the arriving Roman Emperor Hadrian who made many significant contributions to the city of Athens. Continue your journey through the fertile plains of Boeotia and drive to Delphi. It is the center of the ancient world, found on the slopes of the majestic Mount Parnassus. From this spot you will be able to see the ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, and imagine the wealth of that time. Visit the museum where you can learn about ancient Greek masterpieces such as the world renowned bronze Charioteer.

Feast on Traditional Scandinavian Cuisine on Copenhagen European Vacations

Round off your European vacations with feasts of traditional Scandinavian cuisine in Copenhagen. Grab a bite of fish dumplings and pickled herring -- traditional dishes that have been a huge part of the culture and history of Denmark. With its island location, it comes as no surprise that seafood is fresh and plentiful, and features prominently on menus. Order the smrrebrd for lunch -- probably the most famous Danish food item. It is an open-faced sandwich, usually using dark rye bread, topped with eel, roast beef or pork, liver pt, smoked salmon, or venison. Eating on the cheap is not hard to do in Copenhagen. You can easily spot fried sausages from the numerous vendors lining the city streets, as well as the local Carlsberg beer brewed here since 1847. For a taste of adventure, try a sip of aquavit, a very strong brandy with caraway scent. Looking for upscale dining spots for special occasions and events?As of 2009, Copenhagen has 13 Michelin-starred restaurants, the most in the country.