European Vacation Rentals

by Steenie Harvey

Most travelers are curious about the way other people live, but here's the thing -- they'll get few insights if they always stay in hotels. This book helps readers do what many Europeans do -- rent their way around the continent. Even if only for a short while, travelers will feel as if they belong to one of Europe's great cities or medieval villages. For those who value their freedom, there's simply no better way to go. Author Steenie Harvey features rentals for every budget and interest in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Scandinavia, Switzerland, and Spain. You'll also find an introduction to each country, tourist office contacts, consulate information, and resources for language, accommodations such as a castle in Scotland, a log cabin in Norway, and a windmill in the Dutch countryside. Sidebars feature regional highlights which include Alpine ski resorts, German Christmas markets, Irish pub culture, and Portuguese golf courses. An appendix with information on home exchanges and how they work, a metric conversion table, listings of major European holidays, useful Internet addresses, emergency telephone numbers, and country codes, spectacular color photographs and detailed maps are provided.

240 pages, Paperback

First published November 13, 2002