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With the bullish strong dollar nowadays, everything in euro is going down. And that rings the bell on every travel-freak. Why is that?
Europe is known as one of the most expensive places to travel. And now, weaker euro spells lower travel expenses on your bucket list-wish to have that once-in-a-lifetime European trip! Yeah, it’s a bargain price, baby!
Earlier this year, the euro fell back down below its normal $1.20 and it has steadily and wonderfully remained in the $1.10 to $1.15 range. Experts even predict that there will be a euro-to-dollar parity ahead. Sounds really good news, huh?
It’s really good news. Even TripAdvisor via its TripIndex Europe report (which analyzes hotel prices and airfare to several European cities) confirms the good news saying that the cost of a one-week summer trip to Europe has declined by an average of 11%, said Business Insider. And come to think of it, it mentioned “summer”. It’s already September and the euro has become weaker since last April.
But wait, we’re in PH. Is that good news still? Yes, of course. All international travelers can find great deals on a Euro-trip these days, and that include Pinoys.
This will be a great time to take advantage of this price cut-down or let’s say bargain sale, for that dreamed European trip. Yahoo Travel enumerates some of the nice deals that you can take advantage of…
Note: Have a calculator handy to compute Philippine peso value… 😛
Louvre tour with a private guide
Before, regular travelers had to envy the rich and the affluent for the luxury of having a well-informed private guide in Louvre. . A year ago that would cost around$290. But now, a couple taking the 2 ½ hour Introduction to the Treasures of the Louvre with famous Paris Muse tour guides would pay about $240 and that already includes the museum’s pricey admission fees. If you’re on solo travel, it will be only around $130 (down from around $160 last year).
Gondola ride in a Venetian sunset
This should top your list when you’re in Venice. It would cost $200 a year ago but now it’s now around $165. If you want to go cheaper as $90, Yahoo suggests a very handy tip — taking a shorter ride earlier in the day, a 40-minute ride before 7 p.m.
Dinner at the world’s best restaurant
Do you want to go splurge for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner in Europe? Why not try the 2015 World’s Best Restaurant top 1 — Girona, Spain’s El Celler de Can Roca. El Cellar’s incredible 14-course prix fixe dinner with wine pairing is now down from $380 to about $310. Also, it has a much easier reservations method now via their website.
River cruise down the Danube
It has been out of reach for most Euro-travellers even after the addition of more players to the market offering more competitive pricing. But now, boarding with Europe’s biggest river cruise company in a famous median cruise called Beautiful Blue Danube can save you a sweet $172 off from the $1,667 all-inclusive eight-day cruise.
Train-ride across the Europe
With the continued expansion of the Eurail network, one simple Eurail Global Pass can now cross the European continent by rail and ferry — from Ireland to Turkey and from Portugal to Finland, and even 24 more countries in along the way. The most ideal first class seat that you can get is around $422, and you can currently save about $20 by booking on Eurail.com.
Cozy hotel stay
The glamorous European hotel packages that are generally out of range for traveler budgets can now be more affordable. According to Yahoo, you can actually get $250 off from last year’s price tag if you will book in a magnificent hotel like Amsterdam’s famous Mövenpick Hotel City Centre that costs around $1,100.
Do you have some money to splurge on a once-in-a-lifetime European trip? This could be the best time to travel all over Europe. Take advantage of it while the euro is weak. 🙂
Source: Yahoo
