, hotels and food that each European nation
has to offer.
Airfare is usually the biggest single expense of any
international trip. Finding cheap tickets leads to significant savings in
the total cost of travel. The Internet can be a budget traveler's best asset
in the search for discount travel to Europe, Asia, or any destination.
Traveling during off-season or shoulder season can not only
lead to cheaper flights to Europe, but fewer crowds and possible better
prices for accommodations. Many discount hotels offer even cheaper prices
after November. For example, visitors may not want to spend too much
time on Spain's beaches, but major cities like Barcelona will be less
crowded and the locals will be more willing to guide and help travelers. Be
sure to ask at the hotel's front desk if the price quoted is the off-season
price.