I came upon a website called Like a Local which claims to allow you eat, sleep and act like a local in Amsterdam. Like a local was founded by three Dutch women who felt that there was a demand from travellers for a non touristy experience where travellers could quickly gain the insider knowledge of locals. The site now covers other European cities such as London and Barcelona.
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It's all too easy to forget what's on your doorstep. I thought that I knew my home country of Scotland pretty well until I began researching for destination guides for my travel site. When I started my travel business in 2002 I more or less ignored the UK as I was under the spell of the beauty of Italy. However I began to realise that there was so much to do and see on my own doorstep.
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The Vatnajokull National Park in Iceland will be the largest National Park in Europe. It will encompass the entire Vatajokull Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe and the Dettifoss Waterfall, the most powerful falls in Europe. The Park, due to officially open on 7 June 2008 will cover 13% of Iceland's landmass.
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© EggybirdTripwolf a new travel social guide site is launching. Nothing like a bit of flattery to get our attention with an email from TripWolf describing Wandalust “as representing the discerning traveler of the UK and Europe” and as befitting such esteemed readers offering Wandalust readers 200 beta invites to try Tripwolf. The first question that crossed my mind is what is going to make Tripwolf unique? Well here's what Tripwolf claim as some of their differentiating features: 1 Professional content from partner site
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Lufthansa is offering spring and summer Europe fares starting at $738 round-trip. Destinations include Barcelona, Brussels, London, and Lyon.

Lufthansa’s deal is one of the first summer offers I’ve seen so far this year, so it’s worth taking a look at if you haven’t already booked your summertime flight to Europe. Before you book, however, be sure to compare fares with other carriers to ensure you get the best possible price and schedule for your travels.

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© Ben30Why are there so few high profile travel blogs authored by UK bloggers? As I scroll down the page on Travel Alltop only two of the first fifteen travel blogs listed are written by UK bloggers, my own Europe a la Carte blog at number three on the listing and Travel Rants, the independent UK travel consumer blog at number five. There is one other European travel blogger, at number six the Dutch Happy Hotelier. The other twelve blogs are American. When I search for “UK travel blogs” on Google, Wandalust appears at the top of the list. Next is a site for creating travel blogs and in third place is Alexs Travel blog, then a travel marketing site, the Guardian travel blog, followed by Travel Rants and the Europe a la Carte blog. I'm waiting for you to prove me wrong by leaving links to loads of travel blogs written by UK bloggers in the comments.
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British Airways has extended its Europe offer. The sale fares start at $378 round-trip, and you can save an additional $20 by registering on British Airways’ website, bringing the low price down to $358. As an added bonus, this deal includes a $50 discount (.pdf) on hotels, car rentals, and sightseeing options offered by British Airways.

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If you're into discovering new music, why not head for the coast to Brighton to catch the Great Escape Festival The Festival runs from 15 – 17 May. The Festival will showcase more than 200 new local and international bands in 25 venues.

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With Royal Caribbean, you can find deals from $329 for sailings to the Caribbean, Europe, and other cruise destinations. Royal Caribbean’s “Hot Deals” sell out quickly, so it’s a good idea to book soon if you want to lock in these prices.

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When I checked, sample per-person prices for 2008 sailings included:

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Through Sunday, Lufthansa is offering spring sale fares to Europe. Fares start at $438 round-trip, and destinations include Amsterdam, London, Budapest, and Lisbon.

Before you book, shop around and compare fares from several airlines to ensure you find a competitive price for your itinerary.

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