Travel Europe Vacation

European Vacation
By Stephen S Alison

Europe or the "Old World" as it is often referred to, is one of the seven continents of the world and in terms of area, it is the world's second smallest continent - the smallest being Australia.

Europe was the most popular international destination for Americans in 2004 and according to the latest research, American travellers highly regard the Old World not only for its history, culture, and cuisine but also for their historical connection with many Americans having fought in 2 World Wars, having a family link with or being able to trace their ancestry all the way back to Europe.

Europe is small geographically, but in terms of population it is probably the third-largest continent with about 11% of the world's population representing a changed and changing tapestry of cultures, languages, and borders with 25 separate countries, and their citizens who increasingly identify themselves as European rather than English, French or Italian, now forming the European Union.

Whatever your idea and expectations of what constitutes a dream holiday, a European Vacation will fulfill your expectations beyond compare. It is a veritable traveller’s paradise waiting to be discovered and explored. And what is especially important for tourists is the absence of visa restrictions within the 25 countries forming the European Union.

Although there are variations, the European continent enjoys a very pleasant climate which is classified as temperate. The climate is greatly influenced by maritime tropical, maritime polar, continental polar and continental tropical air masses. But generally speaking, we have warm summers and cool winters - the perfect backdrop to an enjoyable European Vacation Tour.

Major Countries to Visit

There are so many countries to visit and diverse cultures and languages to experience and indulge that no one individual article or travel brochure can provide you with the full scope of what is available to see and do on your European vacation Tour – either individually or as a group.

So here is the briefest of brief descriptions of just some of Europe's beautiful countries:

Switzerland - is Europe's most beautiful country with fresh clean air and breath taking scenic beauty that will leave you spellbound. It is a veritable pictorial canvas populated with picturesque alpine mountains, lakes, cowbells, wild and rare orchids, alpine villages and peaceful meadows. Switzerland is a country for all seasons, both summer and winter. It is especially world famous for its neutrality, Swiss democratic referendums and its banking secrecy. Geneva is one of the 3 principal Swiss cities and is also the birthplace of the International Red Cross and the home of numerous important United Nations and other international organisations.