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Budget Travel: Cheap Travel in Europe Web TransitionsAbroad.com Home Work Study Travel Living As seen in Transitions Abroad Magazine July/August 2003 Related Topics Budget Travel Back Door Travel with Rick Steves Related Articles Europe’s Online Travel Deals Cheap Flights Within Europe Cheap Flights To Europe Rick Steves' Thrifty Fifty: How to Make Your Dollars and Sense Carry You Further in Europe Cheap Travel Through Europe 10 Money-Saving Tips for Your European Vacation Solo Backpacking Through Europe Hostels Are the Best Deals Tenting in Europe European Travel by Bus Car Camping Through Europe Coping With a Weak Dollar Affording Italy: Camping Leads to Savings and Local Culture Cheap Travel in Europe By Steve Sanoski (Web editor's note: Updated to link to sites for current rates and information.) Like many students, I was on a tight budget on my first visit to Europe. Living in England at the time, I found a package deal through the Eurolines bus network that seemed to be what I was looking for. Eurolines is downright cheap compared with European rail passes. On England’s Eurolines web site, www.eurolines.com , you may see their inexpensive current rates for 15, 30 and 40 days. My mini-pass started and ended in London, by way of Brussels, Amsterdam, and Paris. The advantages of traveling by train over bus include more legroom, more frequent opportunities to stand up and stretch, more destinations, and significantly more punctual schedules. In addition, sleeping cars are available, meaning you’ll be refreshed after a night of travel. Complete Eurail price lists and schedules are available at www.railpass.com . Eurail passes can be customized to your specific travel plans. If you’d rather skip ground travel all together, airlines such as Easy Jet ( www.easyjet.com ) and Ryanair ( www.ryanair.com ) offer cheap daily flights all over Europe. If your travel dates are flexible, discount flights can save you time and money. Ultimately, when deciding how to get around Europe, you must consider not only your budget but also how much time you have to spend on traveling and how much you value comfort. Having sampled all three options on separate one-month trips through Europe, I would suggest you seriously consider taking a train or airplane over a bus network. You’ll find you have more access to Europe and more time and energy in which to explore it. STEVE SANOSKI studied abroad in England last year. He now lives in Duluth, MN, where he is a journalism student at the University of Minnesota. Contact him at sano0009@d.umn.edu . Web TransitionsAbroad.com Home Work Study Travel Living Disclaimer ©Transitions Abroad

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It's the ideal place for your next holidays either in summer or in winter. Hotel Brennerspitz - Neustift - Tiroler Gastlichkeit und First Class Komfort - Hotel Brennerspitz - Neustift - Kommen Sie und genieen Siedie familire Atmosphre im Hotel Brennerspitz. Hotel Chasa Nova in ischgl - neu umgebautes 4-Sterne Hotel im Tiroler Paznauntal in Ischgl, nur 7 Gehminuten von der Seilbahn enfernt Hotel Drei Kreuz - Located near the centre. Garage and parking available. Only 10 minutes by car to the exhibition centre. Hotel Edelweiss - Located in the Salzburger Land region. Hotel Europaeischer Hof - Wellness, golf and seminar hotel in Bad Gastein, Salzburg. Includes own spa, restaurant and seminar facilities. Includes information on the facilities, tariffs, and travel directions. Hotel Ferienpark Putz - Holiday resort in the south of Austria. Offers golf, fishing, hiking tours, paragliding, indoor pool, sauna, steam bath and tennis. Hotel Gasthof zum Kirchenwirt, Puch bei Salzburg - The family runned hotel 10 km south of the festival and Mozart city Salzburg. Information about rooms and rates, activities and online booking form. Hotel Gmachl - Four star family-run hotel in Salzburg/Bergheim. Online booking available. Hotel Gollingerhof - Saalbach Hinterglemm - Sense the atmosphere, get into gemtlichkeit - holiday pleasure from the very first moment, whether it's in the reception area or the fireside parlour. Hotel Happy Austria, Mittelberg, Kleinwalsertal - About the rooms, wellness program, restaurant, prices and activities. Hotel Maria Theresia - Mayrhofen, Zillertal - Winter offers a long list of activities - ski-kindergarten, hundreds of kilometers of pistes, also pipes for snow boarders, free skibusses, ice-skating, toboganning day and night and cross-country-skiing. Hotel Montafoner Hof - Austria - Montafon - Tschagguns - Four star hotel in Tschagguns, in the Montafon valley, one of the best skiing and hiking areas in Europe. Hotel Outside - Matrei - No hurly-burly but still plenty of activity. For top-class dropouts we have designed "outside". The eventful hotel meets the necessary requirements. Modern, luxury rooms, eventful water-world with indoor swimming pool, skiing Hotel Post in Ischgl - Four star hotel in Ischgl. Hotel Post Mauterndorf - An unusual hotel and apartments in Lungau, one of the most beautiful regions of Austria. Hotel Putz in the South of Austria - With online reservation form. Hotel Pyrkerhhe - Located in Bad Hofgasteim. Includes information about the hotel in winter and summer, prices and booking enquiries. Hotel Rosentalerhof - Saalbach Hinterglemm - Guests appreciate the pleasant atmosphere of our hotel, which is characterized by the personal commitment of the whole staff. Hotel Schorn - Hotel and restaurant in St. Leonhard, near Salzburg. Includes local sightseeing, room overview, restaurant specialties, tariffs and directions. Hotel Strolz - Mayrhofen, Zillertal - Surrounded by meadows and forests, and located in the middle of the Zillertal mountain range, the hotel is island of peace and yet within walking distance of the centre (300 meters). Hotel Tauernhof, Flachau - Most of the pages are available in English. Information about rooms and activities. Hotel Victoria, Maishofen. - Near Zell am See. Hotel Zirbenhof, Kleinarl - Situated directly at the valley ski lift station of the ski region Kleinarl-Flachauwinkel-Zauchensee. Hotel Zur Pfeffermuehle - Hotel situated in St. Anton am Arlberg. Includes pictures of the rooms, room plans, packages and driving directions. Hotel-Garni Keil, Kleinarl - Comfortable guesthouse rooms for summer holiday or wintersports in the ski region Dachstein Tauern. Hotel-Pension Lindenhof - Ramsau, Dachstein - A family-run hotel in an unique, quiet but yet centrally location with scenic view, surrounded by meadows and mountains. A hotel with every comfort. Great for skiing, snowboarding, hiking. Hotel-Restaurant Donauhof - 4 star hotel at the entrance of the Wachau Valley, next to river danube; restaurant, terrace, wine-cellar, bike-rental Interalpen Hotel - Seefeld - On the high plateau of Seefeld, untouched nature surrounds the Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol. Jagdschloss Graf Recke - Romantic hunting lodge situated in the idyllic Oberpinzgau alpine mountain region in Austria. Marietta Hotel - Obertauern - With immediate access to Obertauern`s lift and ski circuit directly from Sportinghotel Marietta, enjoy a central location that provides excellent leisure activities. Parkhotel Neubauer, Bad Sauerbrunn - Located near a thermal spring in Burgenland the hotel provides a cafe-restaurant and dancing events as well as facilities for health and fitness. Information about rooms, events, team, prices and contacts. Online reservation form available. Pension Bergwelt - Located near the skiing resort of St. Anton am Arlberg. Describes the rooms and apartment, prices and amenities. Pension Fortuna - Family hotel guide to accommodation, guest rooms, recreational activities, restaurant, and booking reservations for stay in the Austrian Alps. Pension Zur Hammerschmiede - Altenmarkt - The house is at the edge of Altenmarkt. 150 m away from the ski-bus stop (free use)and near the entrance to the cross country slope. It is especially appropriate for groups (10 to 26 persons). Schlosshotel Drflinger - Located in Bludenz. Includes descriptions of rooms, prices, pictures of the restaurant and conference room and location. Snowboarders Accommodation - Brand - Snowboarders accommodation at Brand in the Austrian Alps. Sport Hotel Kostmann - Bad Kleinkirchheim - Skiing hotel with an accent on the family market Sporthotel Neustift - Located in Neustift in Stubaital. Includes prices, services available and special events. Steigenberger Avance Hotel - Kaprun - Guests at this hotel can expect breathtaking panoramic views of Kitzsteinhorn mountain as well as skiing and a variety of other sports facilities right at their doorstep. 80 km from Salzburg Steigenberger Maxx Hotel - Linz - Enjoy a marvellous view and the nostalgic and relaxing atmosphere of this uniquely furnished new hotel, which offers a wide range of leisure activities and well-equipped meeting facilities. Stoderhof Hotel - Hinterstoder, Upper Austria - Stoderhof, a quaint, casual hotel with 16 double, 7 single, 8 deluxe rooms and 5 apartments all cozy and offering breath taking views of either the Austrian Alps or of the charming village. Tiroler Hof - Four star hotel open summer and winter. Located in Zell am See. Parks Karwendel Nature Reserve - Includes a map, pictures, accommodation details, seasonal information. National Park Neusiedler See - Seewinkel - Details of Austria's first IUCN approved National Park Transport Austrian Airlines - Offers an air manager, flight planner, travelguide, jetshop, weather information on Austrian Airlines destinations, information on the "qualiflyer" scheme as well as investor relations. Austrian railway network - Map of the Austrian passenger railway network (including tourist lines) with links to operators and timetables. A GySEV-rl - Official site of a privately-owned Austrian-Hungarian railway company in operation since 1872. Information about passenger and freight services in both countries. [Site also in Hungarian and German] Helios Helicopter - Offering sight-seeing, charter and special-purpose flights based in Anthering, Salzburg. Includes tours offered with prices, references, crew profiles, and equipment information. The World of Lauda - Lauda Air timetables, online booking, special offers, shopping, entertainment, and information. Vacation rentals Apart-Hotel Hutter - huge comfortable apartements, sauna, steam bath, best for families Apartment Kaswurm Margret, Wagrain - Holiday apartments with private atmosphere. Apartmenthaus Kristall in Wagrain - Family-friendly holiday house. Arlberg Charlet Ruefikopf, Lech am Arlberg - Flats to rent. Information about the apartment, activities, service and contacts. Chalet Innerhof - A luxury vacation chalet in a typically beautiful Tyrolean valley. Alpbach, Tirol, Austria. Three self-contained rental apartments. Grundlsee - Apartements and rooms around the Grundlsee, Styria. Information about equipment and contacts. Haus Mesner, Liesing/Lesachtal - Holidays on a farm especially for families. Information about rooms and activities. Haus Vallaster, St. Gallenkirch - Penthouse for 4 to 8 persons. Information about equipment and prices. 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Destinations: East Asia | CDC Travelers' Health Home About CDC Press Room Funding A-Z Index Centers, Institute & Offices Training & Employment Contact Us CDC en Español Search: Travelers' Health Travelers' Health Home > Destinations >East Asia Health Information for Travelers to Countries in East Asia On This Page Vaccines for Your Protection Diseases Found in East Asia Other Health Risks What You Need To Bring With You Staying Healthy During Your Trip After You Return Home For More Information Travel Notices in Effect Update: Human Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in Asia (Updated December 27, 2005) Recent Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Asia and Europe (Updated December 6, 2005) Interim Guidance about Avian Influenza A (H5N1) for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad (Updated November 18, 2005) Human Illness Associated With Contact With Pigs, China (Updated August 18, 2005) U.S. Department of State See all Traveler's Health travel notices Vaccines for Your Protection: East Asia Routine Vaccinations Check with your healthcare provider: you and your family may need routine as well as recommended vaccinations. Before travel, be sure you and your children are up to date on all routine immunizations according to schedules approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP). See the schedule for adults and the schedule for infants and children . Some schedules can be accelerated for travel. See your doctor at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for shots to take effect. If it is less than 4 weeks before you leave, you should still see your doctor. It might not be too late to get your shots or medications as well as other information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while traveling. Recommended Vaccinations and Preventive Medications The following vaccines may be recommended for your travel to East Asia. Discuss your travel plans and personal health with a health-care provider to determine which vaccines you will need. Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG). Transmission of hepatitis A virus can occur through direct person-to-person contact; through exposure to contaminated water, ice, or shellfish harvested in contaminated water; or from fruits, vegetables, or other foods that are eaten uncooked and that were contaminated during harvesting or subsequent handling. Hepatitis B , especially if you might be exposed to blood or body fluids (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment. Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children ages 11–12 years who did not receive the series as infants. Japanese encephalitis , if you plan to visit rural farming areas and under special circumstances, such as a known outbreak of Japanese encephalitis. Malaria: if you are traveling to a malaria-risk area in this region, see your health care provider for a prescription antimalarial drug. For details concerning risk and preventive medications, see Malaria Information for Travelers to East Asia . Rabies , if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas, such as might occur during camping, hiking, or bicycling, or engaging in certain occupational activities. Typhoid , particularly if you are visiting developing countries in this region. Typhoid fever can be contracted through contaminated drinking water or food, or by eating food or drinking beverages that have been handled by a person who is infected. Large outbreaks are most often related to fecal contamination of water supplies or foods sold by street vendors As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles . Required Vaccinations None. Diseases found in East Asia (risk can vary by country and region within a country; quality of in-country surveillance also varies) The preventive measures you need to take while traveling in East Asia depend on the areas you visit and the length of time you stay. You should observe the precautions listed in this document in most areas of this region. However, in highly developed areas of Japan , Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan , you should observe health precautions similar to those that would apply while traveling in the United States. Malaria An Anopheles freeborni mosquito takes a blood meal. Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. Humans get malaria from the bite of a mosquito infected with the parasite. Prevent this serious disease by seeing your health care provider for a prescription antimalarial drug and by protecting yourself against mosquito bites. Travelers to some areas in China, North Korea, and South Korea may be at risk for malaria. Travelers to malaria-risk areas in China, North Korea, and South Korea should take an antimalarial drug. For additional information on malaria risk and prevention, see Malaria Information for Travelers to East Asia . There is no risk of malaria in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong S.A.R. (China), Macau S.A.R. (China), and Mongolia. Yellow Fever There is no risk for yellow fever in East Asia. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain of these countries if you are coming from countries in South America or sub-Saharan Africa. For detailed information, see Comprehensive Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements . Also, find the nearest authorized U.S. yellow fever vaccine center . Food and Waterborne Diseases Avoid buying food or drink from street vendors, because it is relatively easy for such food to become contaminated. Make sure your food and drinking water are safe. Food and waterborne diseases are the primary cause of illness in travelers. Travelers’ diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, which are found throughout East Asia and can contaminate food or water. Infections may cause diarrhea and vomiting ( E. coli , Salmonella , cholera , and parasites), fever ( typhoid fever and toxoplasmosis), or liver damage ( hepatitis). Additional information: see the Safe Food and Water page for a list of links. Other Disease Risks Dengue , filariasis , Japanese encephalitis , leishmaniasis , and plague are diseases carried by insects that also occur in this region. Protecting yourself against insect bites ( see below ) will help to prevent these diseases. Avian influenza is also present in China. Outbreaks of severe acute pulmonary syndrome ( SARS ) occurred in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan in 2003. Avian influenza is present in the region. If you visit the Himalayan Mountains, ascend gradually to allow time for your body to adjust to the high altitude , which can cause insomnia, headaches, nausea, and altitude sickness. In addition, use sunblock rated at least SPF 15, because the risk of sunburn is greater at high altitudes. Other Health Risks Injuries Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury among travelers. Protect yourself from motor vehicle injuries: avoid drinking and driving; wear your safety belt and place children in age-appropriate restraints in the back seat; follow the local customs and laws regarding pedestrian safety and vehicle speed; obey the rules of the road; and use helmets on bikes, motorcycles, and motor bikes. Avoid boarding an overloaded bus or mini-bus. Where possible, hire a local driver. What You Need To Bring With You Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and a hat to wear whenever possible while outside, to prevent illnesses carried by insects (e.g., malaria , Dengue , filariasis , leishmaniasis , and onchocerciasis ). Insect repellent containing DEET . Bed nets treated with permethrin. For use and purchasing information, see Insecticide Treated Bednets on the CDC malaria site. Overseas, permethrin or another insecticide, deltamethrin, may be purchased to treat bed nets and clothes. Flying-insect spray to help clear rooms of mosquitoes. The product should contain a pyrethroid insecticide; these insecticides quickly kill flying insects, including mosquitoes. Iodine tablets and portable water filters to purify water if bottled water is not available. See Preventing Cryptosporidiosis: A Guide to Water Filters and Bottled Water for more detailed information. Sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat for protection from harmful effects of UV sun rays. See Skin Cancer Questions and Answers for more information . Prescription medications: make sure you have enough to last during your trip, as well as a copy of the prescription(s) or letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you. Always carry medications in their original containers, in your carry-on luggage. Be sure to bring along over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication (e.g., bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide) and an antibiotic prescribed by your doctor to self-treat moderate to severe diarrhea. See suggested over-the-counter medications and first aid items for a travel kit . Staying Healthy During Your Trip Travelers should take the following precautions To stay healthy, do... When using repellent on a child, apply it to your own hands and then rub them on your child. Avoid children's eyes and mouth and use it sparingly around their ears. Wash your hands often with soap and water or, if hands are not visibly soiled, use a waterless, alcohol-based hand rub to remove potentially infectious materials from your skin and help prevent disease transmission. In developing countries, drink only bottled or boiled water, or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, and ice cubes. If this is not possible, learn how to make water safer to drink . Take your malaria prevention medication before, during, and after travel, as directed. (See your health care provider for a prescription.) To prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not go barefoot, even on beaches. Always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Protect yourself from mosquito insect bites: Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats when outdoors. Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats. Use insect repellents that contain DEET (N, N-diethylmethyltoluamide). For more information about insect repellents and correct use, see What You Need to Know about Mosquito Repellent on the CDC West Nile Virus site . If no screening or air conditioning is available: use a pyrethroid-containing spray in living and sleeping areas during evening and night-time hours; sleep under bed nets, preferably insecticide-treated ones. If you are visiting friends and relatives in your home country, see additional special information about malaria prevention in Recent Immigrants to the U.S. from Malarious Countries Returning 'Home' to Visit Friends and Relatives on the CDC Malaria site. Do not Do not eat food purchased from street vendors or food that is not well cooked to reduce risk of infection (i.e., hepatitis A and typhoid fever). Do not drink beverages with ice. Avoid dairy products, unless you know they have been pasteurized. Do not swim in fresh water to avoid exposure to certain water-borne diseases such as schistosomiasis. (For more information, please see Swimming and Recreational Water Precautions .) Do not handle animals, especially monkeys, dogs, and cats, to avoid bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague). Consider pre-exposure rabies vaccination if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas. For more information, please see Animal-Associated Hazards . Do not share needles for tattoos, body piercing or injections to prevent infections such as HIV and hepatitis B. After You Return Home If you have visited a malaria-risk area, continue taking your antimalarial drug for 4 weeks (mefloquine or doxycycline) or seven days (atovaquone/proguanil) after leaving the risk area. Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. If you become ill with a fever or flu-like illness either while traveling in a malaria-risk area or after you return home (for up to1 year), you should seek immediate medical attention and should tell the physician your travel history. For More Information For more information about these and other diseases, please check the Diseases page and CDC Health Topics A-Z Diseases carried by insects Dengue : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=dengue.htm Japanese encephalitis : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=jenceph.htm : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=lyme.htm Malaria information for Travelers to East Asia : http://www.cdc.gov/travel/regionalmalaria/eastasia.htm Malaria Frequently asked questions : http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/faq.htm Malaria Prescription Drugs : http://www.cdc.gov/travel/malariadrugs.htm : http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/index.htm Plague : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=plague.htm : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=yellowfever.htm Diseases carried in food or water : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=madcow.htm Cholera : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=cholera.htm Escherichia coli diarrhea : http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/escherichiacoli_g.htm Hepatitis A : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=hav.htm Schistosomiasis : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=schisto.htm Typhoid fever : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=typhoid.htm Diseases from person-to-person contact Hepatitis B : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=hbv.htm HIV/AIDS prevention : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=dis&obj=hivaids.htm HIV-infected travelers (in The Immunocompromised Traveler) : http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=special&obj=hivtrav.htm&cssNav=browseoyb Important: This document is not a complete medical guide for travelers to this region. Consult with your doctor for specific information related to your needs and your medical history; recommendations may differ for pregnant women, young children, and persons who have chronic medical conditions. 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