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 Europe has such a long history and diverse cosmopolitan culture within it that tourism covers many different forms.
The climate of the countries within Europe varies greatly, from the extreme winter cold and darkness found in countries of the Arctic Circle, to the extreme summer temperatures of the Mediterranean and East European countries.
Europe is also growing as time passes. There are, at the last count, no fewer than 44 countries, including all of the small ones like Vatican City.
There are a mind-boggling number of languages still spoken across Europe. Divisions within the populations over recent centuries have kept different cultures very separate. Each country has a very strong sense of identity. All these differences are there to be lapped up by the traveler in Europe.
European Nations have developed an excellent fast rail network. Continuing improvements are being made, as it is vital for European commerce to have quick links for business travel and freight purposes. The Eurotunnel currently enables passengers to get from London Waterloo to Paris Gare du Nord in 2 hours 35 minutes.
Across Europe, budget airlines have opened a great deal of competition into the market for airfares, and if you time it right, you can fly 1000 miles for, £30 including taxes.
Holiday Villas Gites Apartments - Throughout Europe owning a second home is a common extra source of income for many people. This is especially important in France, Spain and Italy. These are countries in which, home ownership rates are high. they also have substantial investment by foreigners buying second homes for personal use and also to let out commercially for tourism.
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