Stockholm – A Great Destination That Is Kind To Your BudgetWritten by Marc A. De Jong
Sweden is one of most affordable travel destinations in Western Europe. This statement would have raised some eyebrows a few years back, but it has become reality. So why not go to Stockholm this year?Leaders from both continents may have different opinions about world politics, but US travelers love Europe, just like Europeans love to see US. Some American tour operators and travel agencies even expect to sell more trips to Europe this year than ever before. That is remarkable. The dollar-euro exchange rates make a European vacation far from cheap nowadays. If you want to see Europe without losing too much money, you should pick destinations that have not switched to euro. Sweden is a great choice. Sweden is an EU country (no visa required for Americans), but Swedes still pay with crowns, not with euros. To check if prices in Nordic country are really that much lower, I compared prices of three well-located three-star hotels in Swedish capital Stockholm with similar hotels in popular capitals of two euro-countries, Paris and Rome. The difference was incredible. Rates in Stockholm started between 113 and 125 US dollar per night. In Rome you had to pay between USD 155 and 184 and in Paris between USD 167 and 222 USD. And those are just hotel rates. Restaurant prices in Stockholm have gone down in recent years as well, at least for foreigners.
| | The East Coast's Number One Family ResortWritten by Elizabeth Ann Wares
Ocean City Maryland is one of favorite vacation seashore destinations in Mid-Atlantic Coast. Ocean City has 10 miles of clean sandy beaches on Atlantic Ocean which includes a boardwalk, approximately 20 blocks long. Ocean City Maryland offers many recreational activities for everyone. Some of numerous activities include fishing, watersports, golfing, historical attractions, amusement park rides, or just plain old fun in sun on clean sandy beaches. Ocean City, Maryland has been referred to as "East Coast's Number One Family Resort". The title comes well deserved because it hosts numerous activities and events that will appeal to every member of family. In addition area has accomodations to meet your tastes, no matter what your budget may be. Come here in summer time, and experience Atlantic Ocean. There are tons of activities to participate in, including boogie boarding swimming, kite flying, surf fishing, jogging, bodysurfing. Also in spring, summer or fall, charter boats take anglers out of Ocean City to fish for blue fish, tuna, wahoo, shark, and marlin. One of things that Maryland is famous for is it's blue crabs. Crabbing for Maryland's infamous blue crabs can be done from bayside fishing piers. These bays, which are west of Ocean City offer a wide variety of watersports. Come here to go windsurfing, powerboating, fishing, jet skiing, water skiing, parasailing and sailboating, just to name a few. Golfers can choose from nine award-winning courses. surrounded by wetlands and marsh near Ocean City. Many of local hotels and motels offer golf packages all year long. The Convention center is a big attraction for many venues. Concerts, festivals, and everything from car to boat shows are open to public. These events are held throughout year at Roland E. Powell Convention Center. So there is
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