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Monaco Honeymoon European Vacations

The fairy-tale setting of Monaco is a top destination of choice for honeymooners on European vacations. Monaco is governed by the House of Grimaldi, the royal family that rules this quaint Southwestern European country that boasts of the Paris Opera House and the Monaco Grand Casino with its baroque-style verdigris cupolas, rococo turrets and golden chandeliers. The city-state overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, and is an ideal harbor for the worlds longest, most expensive yachts. Marvel at the architectural prowess of Old Town, which dates back to the medieval period. Navigate through the vaulted passageways and narrow streets branching off the main avenues. His Serene Highness Prince Rainier III fell in love with the late Grace Kelly in the Prince's Palace within the Rock quarter. Stop and smell the flowers -- all 7,000 of them -- at the Jardin Exotique, where the exquisite Princess Grace Rose Garden is well kept.

Scandinavian Offerings on Copenhagen European Vacations

Round off your European vacations with feasts of traditional Scandinavian cuisine in Copenhagen. Chow down some fish dumplings and pickled herring -- local delicacies that have become a huge part of the history and culture of Denmark. With its island location, it comes as no surprise that seafood is fresh and plentiful, and features prominently on menus. Order the smrrebrd for lunch -- probably the most famous Danish food item. The smrrebrd is an open-faced sandwich which uses dark rye bread and is usually topped with roast beef or pork, eel, venison, smoked salmon, or liver pt. Copenhagen's gastronomical offerings are ideal for budget travelers. On the roadside, vendors by the dozen sell fried sausages, and as well the citys local Carlsberg beer brewed in the area since 1847. Challenge your taste with the aquavit -- a super strong caraway-scented brandy. Looking for upscale dining options to celebrate special events?Copenhagen has 13 Michelin-rated restaurants as of 2009, the most in Denmark.

European Vacations to Colorful Amsterdam

If you are spending your European vacations in Amsterdam, they will surely be full of color. Clogs, windmills, cheeses and tulips are plentiful. Check out the eight windmills in Amsterdam, especially the famous De Gooyer where its location next to the prize-winning brewery Brouwerij t IJ makes it ideal for having a beer. The best place to buy tulips is the Bloemenmarkt along the Singel, and the most flavorful cheeses are found in the Wegewijs emporium where guests can taste a few slices before purchasing. Just outside the city is a clog-making museum, Klompenmakerij De Zaanse Schans that shows visitors the shoes history and symbolism. Continuing with the theme of colorful shoes, the Amsterdams Historisch Museum maps the last eight centuries of urban evolution using found objects like 700-year-old footwear. Explore the 165 canals that encircle the city and keep the sea at bay. The most charming is Prinsengracht with its green shades and fun houseboats. If you walk in this area you will be able to spot the house of Anne Frank.

Discover Exciting Prague on European Vacations

Prague is an exciting city perfect for starting off your European vacations. Go clubbing and experience bar-top stripping and extreme drinking. In fact, local Czech beers are considered a national treasure. Gambrinus is the most popular, but not necessarily regarded as the best. That distinction is currently held by Kozels Medium -- named Best Czech Beer by the Research Institute of Brewing & Malting Awards. However, the locals have their own verdict -- Pilsner Urquell is the best because of the quality of the water used in the brewing process. Remember to also set aside a day or two from your clubbing to visit the sites in Prague. The Prague Orloj, a medieval astronomical clock, has been in the town square since 1490. Every hour between 8 in the morning and 8 in the evening, wooden images of the Apostles emerge from the clock's trap doors, while four figures representing Greed, Vanity, Death and the Turk are set in motion. While waiting for the show to start, kill time by trying to figure out the zodiac figures on the clock face!