| So, you've decided that you want to travel to | | | | Europe? If so, you'll need to book now. The larger |
| Europe within the next year. Fantastic! Your trip is | | | | the event, the more time in advance you'll want |
| sure to be an exciting learning experience. | | | | to make reservations. |
| Traveling to Europe - Six Months Before You Go | | | | Traveling to Europe - 6 Weeks Before You Go |
| It goes without saying that at this stage of the | | | | Departure day is inching closer, and there is still a |
| game that you'll need to pick where you plan on | | | | lot to accomplish. If you haven't already booked a |
| traveling within Europe. Pick up travel brochures, | | | | hotel for your stay, do so now. Have you figured |
| talk to a travel agent specializing in European | | | | out how you plan on getting around yet in your |
| destinations, speak with friends, and read | | | | country of choice? Car rentals, rail passes, and |
| magazines on the subject. | | | | bus trips all require advance planning, so research |
| If the European destination you've chosen to | | | | these options, and make your reservations |
| travel to speaks another language that you aren't | | | | around this time, too. Finally, don't forget your |
| familiar with, why not start learning the basics of | | | | travelers insurance, and health check up. If you'll |
| the language? Grab a book, take a course, or ask | | | | require immunizations or medications to take with |
| a friend familiar with the language and customs to | | | | you while traveling to Europe, having this all on |
| help you out. | | | | hand well before your flight is critical. |
| Also, you should think about picking up a European | | | | Traveling to Europe - Four Weeks Before You Go |
| travel guide, such as Fodor's or the Lonely Planet. | | | | It's crunch time, are you ready to travel to |
| Highlight the areas and attractions you'd like to | | | | Europe? You are if you have luggage that will |
| visit. | | | | make the trip, cameras with adequate film, the |
| Traveling to Europe - 3-4 Months Before You Go | | | | right currency in your pocket, gear to keep your |
| Your European travel destination is getting closer. | | | | valuables safe, an electrical converter (if required, |
| Are you excited yet? Now is the time to start | | | | think about your shaver and curling iron), maps of |
| with the practical planning aspects of your trip. | | | | the area you are visiting, and have contacted |
| Get a passport now, if you don't have one | | | | your local Embassy to check of any current |
| already. Shop around for airline tickets, and places | | | | dangers in the area. |
| to stay. If the locale you've chosen has a | | | | Traveling to Europe - Last Minute Plans |
| different climate than what you are used to, look | | | | Europe, here you come! Anything that hasn't been |
| for clothing to take along with you - and don't | | | | done now, probably just won't get done. Just |
| forget a good pair of walking shoes! | | | | make sure that you have photocopies of your |
| Are there any special festivals, activities or | | | | passport and credit cards available at all times. |
| events that will occur while you are traveling to | | | | Now, go have fun traveling to Europe! |