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Travel abroad to beat the heat, this season
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Chill out: How about Paris this time?
GO INTERNATIONAL this summer and beat the heat, the European way. Log on to the following sites to find about the coolest places of Europe.
London
http://www.visitlondon.com/
London is the coolest city on earth, according to fans of the city, and there is quite some truth in that. The city on the Thames has an amazing lot of things to do. One can spend several weeks in the city alone, doing something different every day such as visiting the British Museum and the National Gallery. Do not miss the Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace.
Paris
http://www.visit-paris.com/
Paris is one of the best travel destinations that has everything a traveller could possibly wish for. Eating out (both expensive and cheap), good accommodation at moderate prices, some of the best museums in the world... Besides, a tour to the Eiffel tower and the Louvre makes your holiday complete.
Italy
http://www.italiantourism.com/
Italy is a country of olive oil and mafia, pasta, wine and sunshine, roman ruins and renaissance palaces. It has a lot to offer visitors.
Greece
http://www.greektravel.com/
Greece is a paradise for tourists. It is great for the lover of the classics and a must see for anyone interested in knowing where western civilisation, as we know it, stems from. Greece is surrounded by over a thousand tiny islands, of which less than 200 are inhabited. It is primarily a mountainous country with a major chunk of its landmass perched at over 1,500m above sea level.
Austria
http://www.alltravelaustria.com/Austria/
Destination_Guides/Top_Attractions.htm
Located in central Europe, Austria is a landlocked country bordered by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. The country was a centre of power in Europe at the time when the mighty Habsburgs ruled it. Although today it is relegated to being a minor player in the European Union, Austria offers some of the most impressive destinations in the Continent. Tourists round the year throng Austria. Summer is the ideal time for sightseeing, while in winter, the slopes of the Alps offer ample opportunities for skiing.
Switzerland
http://in.myswitzerland.com/en/welcome.cfm
Located in central Europe, Switzerland is a small country. Switzerland's very name conjures up images of chocolates, cheese, watches, bankers, and snow-capped mountains. The picturesque city of Zurich, located on the banks of the Limmat River, is the intellectual and cultural capital of Switzerland and the hub of tourist activity. The ropeway journey to Mont Salève offers a breathtaking view of the entire city.
Amsterdam
http://www.amsterdam.info/
Amsterdam is one of the coolest cities in Europe. A visit to this beautiful city is sometimes like taking a walk through the 17th Century. The centre of Amsterdam has a lot of charming architecture dating from this period. It's an excellent city to tour on foot or by bicycle.
AYYAPPA NAGUBANDI
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