Now that Croatia’s popularity has sent prices skyrocketing, in-the-know travelers are heading next door to Europe’s newest country: tiny but beautiful Montenegro. With its medieval cities on the Adriatic coast, pristine mountain villages, splendid scenery, great food, and ancient monasteries, Montenegro offers a wide spectrum of experiences infinitely more reasonable than those of its fashionable Adriatic neighbor. Plus: We’ve even nabbed an Exclusive Offer just for Sherman’s Top 25 subscribers!  Full Deal Review

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While the dollar may be on a losing streak against the euro these days, that doesn’t mean you have to forego your annual visit to Europe this year. You can still get a good deal across the pond, but you’ll need to be smarter than ever about where and when to go.
Follow our experts’ 5 money-saving tips to get the best price on your European vacation!
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Tip #1: Go now! Don’t wait for summer, when high-season prices kick-in.
Tip #2: Go midweek, when flights and hotels are cheaper. You’ll pay a premium for weekend travel.
Tip #3: Book a package that combines air and hotel. You’ll pay just one price upfront, in US dollars, and protect yourself against fluctuating exchange rates.
Tip #4: Pick up-and-coming countries in Eastern Europe where your dollar will go further.
Tip #5: Visit countries that aren’t on the euro, like Switzerland, Norway, and Hungary. The exchange rate is much more favorable.
Use our Quicksearch tool to search multiple sites with a single click.
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Bon Voyage!
The ShermansTravel.com Team

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L’Avion Adds to Flights, Provides E-ticketing
L’Avion, the all-business class French airline, is increasing its flight frequency on its second aircraft (a Boeing 757-200). The airline, which already offered flights seven days a week, has added an additional flight on Monday and Thursday as of April 3rd; it will add another on Wednesday beginning May 18th … Read More »
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Travcoa Unveils a “Taste of Slovenia”
Travcoa has a new 10-day “Taste of Slovenia” itinerary that it’s created in partnership with Rok Kvaternik, the publisher of National Geographic Slovenia; Janez Bogataj, the author of National Geographic’s “Taste Slovenia” cookbook; and Slovenian businessman Miha Rott … Read More »
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SeaDream Switches to Euro Pricing On European Itineraries
SeaDream Yacht Club will begin pricing its European itineraries in Euros on April 14, a move that Larry Pimentel, SeaDream’s president and CEO, ostensibly called a “matter of convenience for European guests,” but may further signify the declining value and even global relevance of the U.S. dollar … Read More »
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German Rail Passes Now on GDS
Travel agents can now issue e-tickets for the German Rail (DB) Rail & Fly product line on their GDS primary screen. The “Rail & Fly” e-tickets facilitate travel between rail stations located in the main German airports of Frankfurt, Cologne, Leipzig and Dusseldorf and more than 100 cities … Read More »
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CIE Tours Launches $200 Discounts on 2009 River Cruises
Seeking to spur early bookings for 2009 on its European river cruises, CIE Tours International is touting discounts of $200 per couple ($100 per person) for bookings made by May 31, 2008 … Read More »
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From James Martin,
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Hate packing and unpacking? Got a lot of time to explore Europe? Like the great outdoors and meeting people? Perhaps a motorhome vacation is right for you. Here are some considerations and resources for planning a motorhome vacation in Europe.

Where Can I go on a Motorhome Vacation?

Every country in Europe has camping spaces available for Motorhomes. Most tolerate free-camping in a discreet spot. Major highways are built to carry large vehicles, so it’s not as hard to get around as you might think.

To read the rest of this article, click here.

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In our fast-paced world, train travel echoes romance and nostalgia for a bygone time. On the world’s greatest train routes, the journey is just as spectacular as the destination. So why not book a cabin on some of the globe’s most legendary rail routes? Hit the tracks from China to Russia, travel like the Maharajas on India’s Palace on Wheels, or see South Africa’s beauty flashing past your window on the five-star Blue Train from trips from just $1150. Closer to home, we also found unique train hotel B&Bs in Alaska and Minnesota, where nightly rates start at only $79.   Full Deal Review

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Step out onto the edge and enjoy Ireland from a different perspective on the Atlantic Ireland & Islands vacation, a 12-day escorted tour from CIE Tours International, focusing on the offshore islands of Inis Mor, Achill, and Garinish as well as the Atlantic seascapes and cliffs from Antrim to Cork. Prices start at $2,047 for land-only, or $2,562 with airfare from JFK or Boston. Departures run on selected Saturdays, May 10 to October 18.

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, CIE Tours is offering a discount of $300 per couple ($175 per person), available for summer departures from May through August. To qualify, tours must be booked before March 31, and a travel protection plan must be purchased with the tour. Offers are valid for new reservations only, and are subject to availability, are not combinable, and certain restrictions apply.

The itinerary, which starts and finishes in Dublin, also includes many remote scenic areas such as the Slieve League sea cliffs, the highest in Europe, Croagh Patrick, subtroptical paradise of Glengarriff, and the Inishowen, Beara and Curraun Peninsulas, as well as popular places such as the Giant’s Causeway, Yeats Country, Connemara, Cliffs of Moher, Killarney National Park and the Rock of Cashel.

Activities include a horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney; ferry rides across Lough Foyle and the River Shannon; catamaran cruise of Killary Fjord; guided walking tours of Derry and Westport; day tours to Inis Mor and Achill Islands; boat excursion to Garinish Island Gardens; tour of Dublin with a local guide; a tour and a pint at the Guinness Storehouse.

The price includes superior first class hotel rooms with private bath; full breakfast daily; 9 dinners including dinner and entertainment at the Abbey Tavern; welcome get-together drink; admissions to Dublin Castle, Ulster American Folk Park, Giant’s Causeway, Slieve League cliffs, W.B. Yeats’ Grave, Connemara Celtic Crystal Factory, Dun Aengus Fort, Aran Heritage Centre, Cliffs of Moher, Muckross House & Gardens, and Rock of Cashel; sightseeing by luxury motorcoach with professional driver/guide; deluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags and strap; all local taxes and service charges.

Contact a travel agent or CIE Tours at 800-CIE-TOUR or visit www.cietours.com.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a new rule that requires cruise ships departing from US ports to provide the full passenger manifest to government officials 60 minutes before departure. This means that all guests must be checked in and onboard at least an hour before the ship sets sail. Previously, though it was never recommended to cut things so close, passengers could check in and board a ship minutes before departure.
To comply with the new rule, cruise lines have established rules of their own, requiring passengers to submit certain personal information several days prior to departure, and/or embark no later than 90 minutes prior to the ship’s scheduled departure time. Guests who do not meet these new requirements may be denied boarding by the cruise line.
Policies vary from line to line, so when you book a cruise, your Vacations To Go cruise counselor will inform you of the boarding requirements for the cruise line you’ve chosen so that you may plan your arrival accordingly (whether you are flying or driving to the port). We strongly recommend that our customers complete online check-in forms, for those lines that offer them, well in advance, and arrive at the pier at least two hours before the scheduled departure of your cruise.

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Oceania Cruises has just announced new Europe cruise itineraries for 2009. When they last announced new itineraries back in August, the cruise line was slammed with new reservations and all suite categories were sold out within 72 hours. That’s why I wanted to make sure that all Vacations To Go customers were advised of the new availabilities on this early booking cruise line–they are sure to go fast.
In fact, while most of our customers book their cruises 60 to 90 days in advance to secure the best rates, Oceania enthusiasts book an average of 9 months in advance to ensure their space onboard the line’s three intimate, 5-star ships. To guarantee your spot on one of Oceania’s future cruises, I’d recommend booking as early as possible.
Oceania’s 2009 Europe voyages include itineraries in the Baltic and Scandinavia, the Greek Isles and Eastern Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the Western Mediterranean, ranging in length from 10 to 18 days. For a complete list of upcoming cruises with Oceania, click here.

The weak state of the US dollar against the euro has become a major deterrent to traveling abroad. But there are ways to stretch your dollar in Europe this year – you just have to know where to go. Several countries have yet to enter the EU or adopt its currency, and you might be surprised at just how affordable they are, even after the exchange rate. So, while Paris, Rome, and Madrid command top-dollar this year, you’ll save by visiting Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovakia, and more.  Full Deal Review

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