The process of collecting points and miles can be intoxicating at times. We all know the adrenaline rush associated with snagging a large credit card signup bonus, redeeming miles for a free flight or exchanging hotel points for a vacation. It can be so intoxicating, in fact, that we sometimes …
Month: February 2020
How much are hotels in Paris? And how can you save?
Have hotel prices in Paris given you sticker shock? How much are hotels in Paris? Is that normal? And is there anything you can do to lower those rates? We’ve been reviewing hotels in Paris for nearly 20 years, and are here to tackle some of the most common questions. …
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Heidelberg, Germany: Simple ways to save on your trip
With a hilltop castle, charming old town and historic university — complete with a “prison” for misbehaving students, in use until 1914 — Heidelberg, Germany is truly the storybook European town of every tourist’s dreams. Unfortunately, the adorable town is also the most expensive tourist destination in Germany, even beating …
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8 travel myths about London to stop believing
Thanks to EuroCheapo correspondents across Europe, we now know that all Parisians aren’t the height of chic, and that Barcelona isn’t full of sangria-guzzling locals. Now it’s time to leap on the next Eurostar to debunk a few London travel myths. 8 Debunked London Travel Myths Like many places, London has …
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5 Destinations Where Your Dollar Will Go Far
There’s nothing simple about world economies. However, the one simple rule that has been true for several decades is that American tourists benefit when the dollar is strong. American travelers can often make their money go three or four times as far when visiting popular destinations around the globe during …
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L’As du Fallafel dishes up the best €8 meal in Paris
Looking for a tasty bite to eat in Paris without breaking the bank? Unfortunately, that’s a pretty tall order in this city, where it’s hard to find a meal for under €10 that isn’t McDonald’s. It feels wrong to eat at fast food in Paris, one of the culinary capitals …
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My Thoughts about American Airlines Testing Paid Access to Flagship First Dining
American Airlines is testing paid access to Flagship First Dining. The price? Gratuitous food pictures? Click through because you like both knowing the price of things and seeing awesome food pictures. The post My Thoughts about American Airlines Testing Paid Access to Flagship First Dining appeared first on Andy's Travel …
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The best budget hotels in New York for 2020
A visit to the Big Apple usually means a towering price tag for your hotel. But that doesn’t have to be the case when you check into one of the best budget hotels in New York. As you probably know, on EuroCheapo we keep a full list of cheap hotels …
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The Truth About Travel Insurance
The biggest assumption about travel insurance is true: you don’t need it until you need it. Whether or not you’re a believer in Murphy’s Law, one glance at the current state of travel should be enough to convince you to look for insurance. Flight delays and cancellations are rampant these days …
If You Experience Flight Delays, Hope That It’s a European Flight
I’ve done a lot of flying the past few weeks and as the odds would have it, experienced several flight delays. Some were a half hour or an hour, which is no big deal if you don’t have a connection, a huge deal if you do. When there are flight …
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