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More on European Tourist Regions

More on European Tourist Regions. CGG3O. Benelux. Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg Originally an economic alliance Similar cultures, language, lifestyle Dutch/Flemish architecture, cathedrals, museums. Iberian Peninsula. Spain and Portugal Beaches, wine, food

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More on European Tourist Regions

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  1. More on European Tourist Regions CGG3O

  2. Benelux • Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg • Originally an economic alliance • Similar cultures, language, lifestyle • Dutch/Flemish architecture, cathedrals, museums

  3. Iberian Peninsula • Spain and Portugal • Beaches, wine, food • Moorish influence (architecture) • Generally less expensive than northern Europe

  4. Scandinavia • Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, (Iceland) • Outdoors – lakes, mountains, fjords, the sea • Popular for Cruises

  5. The Mediterranean • Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Spain • Beaches, islands, warm weather, food, culture, architecture • Also popular for cruises

  6. The Baltic States • Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania • Former Soviet Bloc countries, recent editions to the EU, still “off the beaten track” for tourists • Lots of wilderness, unique culture and (some) architecture • Very affordable

  7. The Carpathians • Named for the Carpathian Mountains • the largest mountain range in Europe • Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Slovakia • Former Soviet Bloc countries • More affordable than western Europe • Countryside, architecture, museums, music

  8. The Alps • Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland • Very high mountains (80 peaks over 13,000 ft) • Popular for hiking in the summer, but mostly as ski resorts in the winter • Expensive

  9. Ways to See Europe • Eurail • “Backpacking” • Well developed network of over 10,000 hostels, can be as little as $5/night • Cycling • Many companies offer tours in various regions • Cruises • On major rivers, such as Danube, Rhine, etc. - much smaller boats than ocean-going vessels

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