Tips on Making Hotel Reservations

You’re in Europe and are all set to embark on your Eurailing trip. You’ve armed yourself with a good guidebook, packed your haversack with all the essentials for your Europe vacation and have got yourself a railpass. Now you need to give a thought to accommodation and lodging.

Traveling to Europe in the Off-Season time

While planning a trip to Europe, consider a trip during the off-season time - November through March.

Off-season airfares are often hundreds of dollars cheaper. With fewer crowds in Europe, you'll sleep cheaper. Many fine hotels drop their prices, and budget hotels will have plenty of vacancies. And while many of the cheap alternatives to hotels will be closed, those still open are usually empty and, therefore, more comfortable.

Traveling to Europe in the Shoulder Season

What is shoulder season? Shoulder season is the time period of April, May, early June, September and early October. It combines the advantages of both peak-season and off-season travel.

Traveling to Europe in the Peak Season

Are you planning to Eurail across Europe and are wondering which season to travel in? In travel parlance the year is divided into three seasons: peak season (roughly late June, July, and August), shoulder season (May, early June, September, early October), and off-season (late October through April). Each has its pros and cons. Let’s explore the peak season.

Hostelling Tips

You’re Eurailing across Europe and are wondering about accommodation. Hostels are an affordable option. Here is some information about hostels.

Eurailing with Teenage Kids

You’ve been planning on traversing across Europe for a long time. Finally, this summer you’ve packed your bags, herded up your kids and plunged on that Eurail trip. Your kids are very excited about the trip and you just have to take care that they have a fantastic time. Here are some tips on traveling with teenagers.