It's not just the endless labyrinth of narrow streets in the small villages, not just the fine gastronomy and beautiful flamenco dancers out on the streets. Spain is more...
The smiles and friendliness of the local people will make you feel welcome and relaxed.
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We love Spain
Created: 9/4/12 4:48 PM
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Switzerland’s Best kept Secret + Bonus
Created: 4/13/12 6:32 PM
We have decided to share one of Switzerland’s best kept secrets with you and tell you a bit more about our passion for this great European country.
Okay, we do realize that France and Italy (and especially Tuscany) often get the most attention when people write about Europe. But don’t overlook Switzerland.
It has virtually everything most North Americans are looking for when choosing a European holiday destination.
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Catering to the Boomer Style of Travel in Europe
Created: 2/17/12 1:58 PM
As seen in : Baby Boomers Traveling
Boomer
Are we talking about the adult male kangaroo in Australia nicknamed "Boomer"? Or about someone who was born during the period of increased birth rates when economic prosperity rose in many countries following World War II? Both species love their freedom...
As a guy born in The Netherlands in the early sixties, who later studied travel marketing, I have often asked myself the question: “Why is this group of consumers so interesting to us?” As a child of a Baby Boomer couple, I have to tell you that I do realize how different my youth must have been from yours and I do realize that we all make choices based on very different experiences (and sometimes values) including our travel decisions...
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Travelling to Europe [Infographic]
Created: 2/8/12 3:27 PM
Thinking of spending the holiday in Europe? Sounds like a good choice to us.
But when should you go? What are the most popular countries? And what airlines are having direct connections to Europe?
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Europe Lives on Pinterest
Created: 2/5/12 4:52 PM
Pinterest is a place to organize and share online images that you find interesting or inspiring. Once uploaded or shared on Pinterest, these images become known as Pins, which the user can place on customized, themed Boards. And of course Europe Lives uses this feature....
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Cordoba: trail of cultures
Created: 1/30/12 6:41 PM
Walking through the streets of Cordoba is like going from one period in history to another. This city in Andalusia has a unique wealth of monuments. Its historic centre has the UNESCO World Heritage designation, and this is not only on account of the Great Mosque. Why don't you come and discover it for yourself?
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6 Secrets to Seduce a Travel Customer
Created: 1/29/12 5:32 PM
The fun of going on a holiday already starts when browsing the web, looking for great deals. It usually costs quite a bit of time because of the unfamiliarity with the destination. Suppliers understand that. They anticipate on this by providing information about attractive destinations, convenient transportation and affordable accommodations. These are the ingredients to generate and increase the desire (to book a holiday). But how do they entice consumers online? How do they remove the uncertainties? And what role can ‘Cialdini’s weapons of influence’ play?
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Small Europe
Created: 1/5/12 4:00 PM
Most of my life I’ve lived in The Netherlands. As this is a very small country, it is easy to travel abroad. If there are no traffic jams, you can be in Belgium or Germany by car in less than an hour. Also Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy and Germany are reasonably close to each other regarding distances.
It’s hard to imagine for most North Americans how ‘small’ Europe actually is. Last












