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If you’re looking to take your next trip up a notch while keeping costs down, winter 2010 is the perfect time to go. With the global economy going south the last few years, the hardest hit sector in the travel industry has been the luxury market. Rates for 4- and 5-star hotels reached historic lows in 2009, and it’s continuing throughout 2010 and even to 2011.

One of the aspects of Budapest that many international travelers oftentimes overlook is the assortment of shopping malls and bargain opportunities that the city has to offer.

We’ve decided to compile a list of the most recommended ones in the city so you have a head’s up should you be planning a vacation to Budapest. read full article

Switzerland’s largest city is also one of the most popular European tourist destinations. The city of Zurich is situated on Lake Zurich where the lake is met by the Limmat River. The city is also Switzerland’s financial center and is the home of the stock exchange and the headquarters of numerous international and national corporations. It is also the media center of the country since the majority of the country’s TV channels call Zurich home.

The following content is a listing of some of the FREE things to enjoy in Zurich. read full article

Do you remember the last time you went for a city trip on summer? Heat, tiredness, thirst,… You stop at the first bar you find and are forced to buy those tiny and really overpriced bottles of water.

Well, it seems that travelers heading to both Paris and Milan will be able to avoid this. read full article

Joe Mc Michael, an MIT grad student, has designed a new website (Globe Genie) that allows you to see some new sights on Google Street View by picking one of the five continents and then clicking on Shuffle.

Seems there’s no cheapest way to travel and be green! Read more on Intelligent Travel. read full article

Seems like everywhere you turn, everyone is feeling the crunch. With tough times like these, people are trying to pinch those pennies wherever they can, especially on vacation. Certainly in a city like Miami, that attracts millions of tourists year round because of its warm weather, beaches and non-stop nightlife; you can definitely burn a hole in your wallet if you’re not careful.

Luckily, Miami has a wide array of restaurants for travellers of all price ranges. read full article

Italy in the past few weeks has suffered the hottest temperatures in years, and we at the Venere.com HQ found very useful Context Travel’s guide on how to stay cool while while travelling. Make sure to arm yourself with lots of cool drinks

If you have never been, then you need to know in advance that street food in Asia needs to be taken quite seriously, so it’s highly advisable that you read up on where to eat. read full article

Venere.com has added a great new service in the form of limited-time offer hotel deals. For the first time, an entire section of the venere.com site is dedicated to promotions and special offers in top destinations such… read full article

One of the most popular holiday and vacation destinations in the Mediterranean Sea

is the Island of Ibiza situated off Spain’s Iberian Peninsula. read full article

Copenhagen has really come into its own in recent years as a destination for city breaks and as a base for further exploration of Denmark and Scandinavia.

However, one of the bad things about Copenhagen is the high prices and read full article

A new Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO

On October 2009, UNESCO declared the tango Intangible Cultural Heritage.

In an attempt to preserve tango, born from a fusion of African rythms and the Spanish singing and guitar, both Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, promoted the proposal. read full article

Are you in need of a break from your daily routine but don’t find a holiday that suits the pocket?

Don’t worry, you can surely find your ideal destination and save some money! Here goes a series of tips! read full article

As the first weeks of 2010 are passing by, everyone’s getting prepared to accomplish their New Year’s resolutions.

New hotels, travel strategies to save big on your following trips, a new project of an-all-year-journey’s experiences travel blog. read full article

With a few street-smart tactics and affordable accommodations you can save money in Amsterdam.

Budget Accommodation in Amsterdam

When on a budget it’s always a good idea to stay in a hostel. Check out the Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg Hostel in the eastern part… read full article

Looking to dropping by Amsterdam on a budget? Perhaps soaking up the arts and culture scene?

Amsterdam is indeed a great place for a fun-filled holiday but traveling around in this beautiful city can easily lighten your wallet.

However… read full article