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What's Hot Power Adapters Noord-Holland - Delights of North Holland Travel Visiting Pompeii Italy Guidebooks Naples - Getting There Related Topics France for Visitors Greece for Visitors United Kingdom / Ireland for Visitors Eastern Europe for Visitors Italy for Visitors Saving Money on your European Vacation - 12 Frugal Vacation Tips From James Martin , Your Guide to Europe for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! A Dozen Ways to Save without Sacrifice Europe on $5 a day was great while it lasted. But in those days we sacrificed lots--sleeping in train cars and in train stations and staying at fleabag hotels featuring one bathroom every 12 rooms or so. But when you think about it, those memories are priceless. So the Euro is up this year and that vacation you planned is likely to cost you more. The trick is to have a great time without sacrificing anything important. Here are a dozen tips that just might save you money. Tickets: Save Transportation Cost with Open Jaws Want to see a lot of Europe? Plan you trip in one direction, say from London to Rome. Then buy an Open Jaw Ticket, say landing in London and returning from Rome. Plan to Visit the Cheaper Countries Cheapest countries in Western Europe: Portugal and Greece, although the Euro and European monetary policies are tending toward equalizing the price differential in these poorer countries. Transportation: Where to find Cheap(er) Gasoline Last year it was Spain, where gasoline was frequently found at less than 80 Euro cents per liter. Compare this with a cost over 1 Euro for many other destinations. (3.79 liters = 1 gallon, so .80 Euros per liter = 2.99 per gallon.) Gasoline in Europe is expensive, but the automobiles in Europe are generally more efficient, so a balance is achieved. Interesting tidbit: "Compare the price of gasoline ($1.75/gal) with Coca Cola (~$2.50/gal). Gasoline first requires crude oil to be explored and found, than extracted from the ground, shipped to a refinery, refined, then distributed and ultimately pumped into your tank. Meanwhile, Coca Cola is essentially colored, sugared tap water." Cheap Transportation: Train Italy is still known for its extensive rail network and low ticket prices. If you are traveling around Italy, a rail pass may not net you much savings. Just buy your tickets as you need them at the ticket window or the ticketing kiosks. Admissions: Card it! Most large cities in Europe have discount cards that allow you to visit many museums at a discounted price. Check them out when you go to the local tourist information center--and remember that many have a time limit which may make them less useful to folks who don't want to see lots of museums in a couple days. Trains: Trolling for Bargains When you go up to the ticket window in a European train station, be ready to spout off your destination, whether you want a one-way or round trip, and the departure time of the train you've selected. If you're getting your tickets in advance, ask at the window if there are other trains that might be cheaper that day--you never know. I've saved up to 60% of the price of a ticket just by taking a slightly slower train an hour later than the one I'd originally chosen. Renting Cars: Rent or lease a Diesel Specify a Diesel car when you rent or lease. In many countries, diesel fuel is subsidized, and costs far less than gasoline. It is also widely available, no need to worry about finding it. Many turbo diesels get great gas mileage as well, sweetening the deal. Leasing, or buy-back deals, can also save you money if you're renting for more than 17 days. Lodging: Rent a house or Apartment Vacation rentals are becoming more popular. You'll get room to stretch out and a kitchen to cook in, saving tons of cash over eating out all the time. Hotels: Share a bath. No, I don't mean bathe with someone else, although that can save you money too. There are still some one and two star hotels in Europe with bathrooms down the hall. In many countries, especially expensive ones like Switzerland, sharing a bath can cut the price of a room almost in half. Look for small, locally owned, one and two star hotels or a family hostel. Most of them won't have an Internet presence, so you might have to hoof it a bit to find one, or ask at the tourist information point in or near a train station. Eating: Picnic with the help of an Open Air Market At least once a week most towns in Europe feature a traveling market. Even if you don't have cooking facilities, you can usually buy cured meats, olives, cheeses, roast chicken and pork, and bread, enough for a great picnic and a good way to try the local cuisine. Eating: Have your "big" meal at mid day In countries like Spain, restaurants offer full three course meals, often with wine or beer and coffee, for a set price at lunch time, often for less than 10 Euros. You'll see the notice on restaurant windows. And remember, that price is all inclusive; nobody's gonna add tax, and service is included. Eating: Follow the Workers Those guys in the paint-splattered overalls know where to get a bargain. Don't look just for a restaurant, look for these guys wolfing down huge amounts of food--they know where to get it cheap. Don't count on dainty and delectable gourmet tidbits--you're more likely to come away with great mounds of mama's pasta with tomato sauce and a slab o' roast beef. Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . 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Argentina Travel & Tours - Buenos Aires Hospitality Packages 1.800.344.6118 { contact us } Argentina Tours & Travel Home · Testimonials · In the News · About Us · Once You're Booked · Lodging · e-News South America Amazon Tours Argentina Tours Bolivia Tours Chile Tours Ecuador Tours Galapagos Tours Patagonia Tours Peru Tours Central America Belize Tours Costa Rica Tours Guatemala Tours Panama Tours Antarctica Antarctica Tours Extensions Extend your Argentina travel a few more days with an Argentina extension. Argentina Tour Extensions » Buenos Aires Hospitality Packages » Icon Legend Please click to see a detailed explanation of these icons used throughout the site. Escort Escorted Unescorted Difficulty Easy Moderate Challenging When to Travel Excellent Very Good Unpredictable Unavailable Discounts Register for Adventure Weather Map of Argentina Customized Travel Articles & Information Argentina FAQs Argentina Family Travel HOME » Argentina Travel » Buenos Aires Hospitality Packages Buenos Aires Hospitality Packages BACity Includes: Three hour private tour of Buenos Aires. Bilingual guide Tour the exciting and seductive city of Buenos Aires! This tour includes a bilingual tour guide and visits to typical neighborhoods like La Boca, Palermo, Recoleta, and the Colon Theater, the National Congress and the Presidential Palace. Experience the highlights of Buenos Aires, and appreciate this great city. US$35/person: 2 travelers or more US$70/person: 1 traveler BACulture Includes: Four hour private tour of historic Buenos Aires. Bilingual guide. Downtown Buenos Aires combines history, culture and architecture. We start this city walk from Plaza de Mayo, where the town was born more than four centuries ago. We walk through the oldest and narrow streets of the protected district of Monserrat, discovering the city's famous landmarks, major churches and astonishing buildings. We recall the historic transformation of the southern village, now commonly referred to as the Paris of South America. The visit includes San Telmo and Recoleta cemetery. US$47/person: 2 travelers or more US$90/person: 1 traveler BATango-G Includes: Tango show, dinner and drinks, private hotel transfers in and out of the city. Bilingual guide. It is hard to imagine a visit to Buenos Aires without attending a tango show. At Esquina Carlos Gardel, we will experience this intimate dance that unifies the city and its people together in a passionate embrace. The tango expresses the heart and the spirit of Argentina. US$110/person: 2 travelers or more US$182/person: 1 traveler BATango Includes: Tango show, dinner and drink, group transportation in and out of the city. US$50/person BATango without Dinner Includes: Tango show, drinks, group transportation in and out of the city. US$40/person BATigre Includes: Guided tour of the Tigre region. Just north of Buenos Aires, the island city of Tigre is a region Argentinean travelers should not miss. A serene riverside train ride takes us into Tigre. Visit the famous fruit market. Rustic weaves, cane and willow furniture, sugary sweets, exotic flowers and, of course, numerous varieties of native fruit temp you as you make your way through this bustling market. A guided tour of the beautiful Delta ends this excursion. US$50/person: 2 travelers or more US$95/person: 1 traveler BASantaSusana Includes: Guided tour of Estancia Santa Susana, private transfers in and out of the city, lunch at Estancia Santa Susana. Bilingual guide. Named for Irish immigrant Francisco Kelly's beloved wife, a visit to this lively ranch includes impressive horse wrangling, a tour of the agricultural landscape, and a hearty Creole lunch of flavorful meats, fresh greens and Argentinean wines. For dessert: a satisfying performance of the tango and native folklore. US$100/person: 2 travelers or more US$176/person: 1 traveler BAOmbu Includes: Guided tour of Estancia El Ombu, private transfer in an out of the city, lunch and activities at Estancia El Ombu. Bilingual guide. Stroll through the ranches beautiful gardens. Centennial oaks, araucarias, palms, eucalyptus, casuarinas and magnolias are found throughout the four-hectare park. For lunch, we are treated to a wide selection of international and Creole cuisine served with local wines. Enjoy a traditional Argentinean barbeque of the some of world's finest beef, raised free-range on the estancia. US$130/person: 2 travelers or more US$212/person: 1 traveler Argentina Articles & Information : Iguazu Falls + Ibera Marshlands | Patagonia - The Last Refuge of Nature | Buenos Aires | Argentina Estancias | Northwestern Argentina | The Southern Most Point in the World the international ecotourism society international mountain explorers connection america outdoors international association of antarctica tour operators leave no trace international galapagos tour operators association Adventure Life • 1655 S 3rd St. W, Suite 1 • Missoula, MT 59801 • 1-800-344-6118 :: Site Map ::

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