Plan Your First (or Second!) European Trip

How to plan your European trip. Here you'll find information about transportation, distances, general facts, and hotels.

Map of the Grand Tour of Europe. James Martin

New to Europe Travel? Here's Where to Start Planning Your Dream Vacation

Here you'll find basic travel planning information. Our Europe Travel 101 will give you a time line to follow in planning your trip, from dreaming to leaving. Our planning and distance measuring tools will give you an idea of how far things are apart, so you can plan the way you're going to get around Europe.

The Best of Europe - Top Destinations for the First Time Traveler

Everyone wants to visit undiscovered destinations. But some places are popular because they are so compelling they deserve to be popular. These "best" destinations are the places first time traveler to Europe should consider.

How Big is Europe? How Far is it to.

When you're planning your European Vacation, it's good to know how big the countries of Europe are, and the distances between the major cities. We have several visual ways to let you get the big picture of Europe, from our Europe vs. US overlay map, to our driving distances calculator and map.

Things You Didn't Know You Could Do on Your European Vacation

Where to Stay In Europe

Ok, you're thinking "hotels," aren't you? But today's traveler has many more options for where to sleep--from renting a cottage in the Alps to staying on a farm to sleeping in dungeon.

Types of Travel and Travelers