One of the nice things about Venice is that it is away from it all, with winding unmarked streets, pedestrian traffic only. One of the bad things about Venice is that it is away from it all, with winding sometimes unmarked streets, pedestrian traffic only. There is no taxi or car service within Venice. The Traveling Professor has a lot of experience with his small group tours to Italy and today, he gives his advice on getting to your hotel from the Venice train station or Marco Polo airport.
The major overseas legacy carriers: American, Delta, United and even British Airways, Lufthansa along with their "alliance airlines" control the most passenger traffic between the U.S. and Europe. You have heard the horror stories of poor customer service, old planes, unfair fares, tight seats, lousy meals, passengers being treated like cattle, etc. But now, there are some new kids on the block in terms of airlines going to Europe. Are they worth a look? You bet they are. Check out The Traveling Professor's blog post and find out how to get to Europe cheaper and in more comfort.
Paris is considered by many as the food capital of the world. On The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Paris, we enjoy nice meals without breaking the bank. Whether it be for lunch or dinner, there are places to dine in Paris on the high end without blowing your entire food budget on one meal. Check out The Traveling Professor's blog post to find elegant dining experiences at a reasonable price.
Denmark, Norway, Iceland Trip Report
13 hearty travelers joined The Traveling Professor on a small group tour to Denmark, Norway and Iceland earlier this month. This group was a little different from The Professor's other groups in that it was almost evenly split between Baby Boomers and Millenials. It was surprising how the two groups fit in so well with each other to enjoy a wonderful trip to Scandinavia. Read about it in this travel blog post.
Top Tips for Traveling to Iceland
Cool Iceland is the hottest travel destination on earth right now. The Traveling Professor just completed his third small group tour to Iceland and has quite a few practical Iceland trips under his belt that will save the traveler time and money. There are a few things to consider, and a few things to watch out for on a tour to Iceland. Read The Professor's Iceland blog post and get the most out of your next tour to Iceland.
3 Elegant and Affordable Places to Dine in Paris
Why You Need to Switch Airlines
How to Get to Your Hotel in Venice
Tips on Finding a Great Hotel in Paris
Hoteliers in Paris have admitted to me, Paris tourism is in a slump by as much as 30%. What that means is the savvy traveler can find bargains - if they know where to look. For instance, we found a 5-star luxury hotel in the 5th arrondissement for $154 a night, right next to a 2-star hotel charging $150 per night. I'll take the upgrade for $4 any day or night. The key to finding the best rates is to know what leverage you have and then to apply it. In today's blog post, The Traveling Professor tells you the tips to get the best hotel rates possible on your next tour to Paris.