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Michelin Belgium and Luxembourg 2010 Red Guide
The Michelin Belgium and Luxembourg Red Guide lists the best star restaurants and hotels as well as bib establishments offering excellent quality and value for money.
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Cheapest Transportation from Munich West Airport
Buses and trains combined with the discount Bayern-Ticket provide the cheapest transportation from Memmingen Allgäu Airport (Munich West FMM) to München Hauptbahnhof.
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Cheap Rail and Bus Travel on the Bayern-Ticket
Deutsche Bahn's discount Bayern-Ticket is a cheap public transportation travel card for savings on local train, bus, tram, and metro railway fares in Bavaria, Germany.
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Cheap Transportation to Memmingen Allgäu Airport
Memmingen Allgäu Airport (FMM) to the west of Munich can cheaply be reached by rental car, bus, train, and the Airport Express from München, Augsburg, Ulm, and Landsberg.
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Cheap Flights to Memmingen Allgäu Airport (FMM)
Cheap flights to Memmingen Airport (FMM) on low-cost airlines Ryanair, Wizz and Air Berlin bring travelers to the Allgäu Region to the west of Munich in Bavaria, Germany.
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Michelin Switzerland 2010 Hotels and Restaurants
The best Swiss star chefs, gourmet restaurants, and top hotels are listed in the Michelin Switzerland (Suisse / Schweiz / Svizzera) 2010 Hotels and Restaurants Red Guide.
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Best Cheap Ski Shuttle Buses to Salzburg Airport
Private shuttle buses provide easy and cheap transfer services from Salzburg Airport W A Mozart (SZG) to winter sport ski resorts in Salzburger Land, Tirol, and Bavaria.
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Best Cheap Transportation to Salzburg Airport
Cheap transportation options to Salzburg Airport W A Mozart (SZG) include buses and ski transfer shuttles. Car hire, VIP limousine services, and taxis are also available.
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By Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Hahn Airport
Cheap Bohr Omnibus buses connect Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) with Frankfurt Airport (FRA), City, and Hauptbahnhof while Terravision shuttles go to Offenbach and Hanau.
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Visit the Best Christmas Markets in Berlin
The best Christmas markets in Berlin, Germany are at Gendarmenmarkt, Opernpalais, Rotes Rathaus, and the Gedächtniskirche. A Chanukah market is held at the Jewish Museum.
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Cheap UK Supercar Driving Experience Days Gifts
Supercar driving experience days' vouchers are great cheap Christmas gifts and birthday presents for British car lovers and foreign car enthusiasts visiting the UK.
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Fly to Austrian Christmas Markets from the UK
Low-cost airlines have cheap flights from London, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool and Dublin to Austrian Christmas markets in Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Linz.
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Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Austria
The best advent Christmas markets to visit in Austria are the Christkindlmärkte in Vienna (Wien), Mozart city Salzburg, Innsbruck in Tyrol, and Linz on the Danube.
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Cheap UK Flights to Christmas Markets in Germany
Low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, Easyjet, Bmi, Germanwings, and airberlin have cheap flights from London, Great Britain, and Ireland to Christmas markets in Germany.
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New High-Speed Railjet between Vienna and Zurich
The new high-speed luxurious Railjet train from Vienna (Austria) to Zurich (Switzerland) via Innsbruck, Salzburg and Linz improves Europe's fast rail network in the Alps.
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Michelin Germany 2010 Restaurant and Hotel Guide
Top gourmet three-star restaurants, bib-gourmand eateries, and the best hotels in Germany are listed in the Michelin Deutschland 2010 Centennial (100 Jahre) Red Guide.
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Christmas Markets near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
Travelers on cheap flights with low-cost airline Ryanair can enjoy Christmas markets in Bernkastel-Kues, Cochem, Trier, Koblenz, and Mainz near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport.
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Using Public Transportation in the Netherlands
All public transportation (trains, buses, metros, and trams) in the Netherlands now share a single OV-Chipkaart, or smart card, for seamless payments and easy transfers.
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New Eiffel Tower Online Ticket Reservations
Individuals can now buy tickets and make time-specific reservations online for the elevators when touring the Eiffel Tower, the top sightseeing destination in Paris.
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Best Belgian Christmas Markets (Kerstmarkten)
Winter festivals, Christmas markets, and ice sculptures entertain visitors in many Belgian cities such as Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent, Ostend, and Ypres in Flanders.
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Driving from the UK to German Christmas Markets
Driving by car from England (UK) to Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) in western Germany is easy especially for travelers living near Britain's car ferry ports.
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Buses from the UK to German Christmas Markets
Coaches and tour bus package deals are cheap ways to travel from London and England to Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) such as Cologne (Köln) and Aachen in Germany.
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Trains from the UK to German Christmas Markets
Eurostar, TGV Thalys, and ICE trains offer fast, cheap transportation from London and England to Christmas markets in Germany such as Cologne, Aachen, and Frankfurt.
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Fly to Christmas Markets in Germany from the UK
Low-cost airlines flying from London, the UK, and Ireland offer cheap flights to the best German Christmas markets in Berlin, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Dresden, and Cologne.
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By Train from London to French Ski Slopes
British skiers can take the Eurostar ski train directly to the best French ski resorts or change in Paris to fast TGV or Corail overnight trains heading for the Alps.
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The New Bear Park is a Top Sight to See in Bern
The brown bears in the new BärenPark (Bear Park), which replaced the old Bärengraben (pits), are a top sight to see when visiting the historic town of Bern, Switzerland.
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Save on Sightseeing and Entertainment in Bruges
The Brugge City Card gives visitors free admission to 23 top sights in Bruges and discounts on sightseeing, museums, shops, entertainment, and transportation in Flanders.
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The Swiss National Museum in Château de Prangins
The Swiss National Museum in Château de Prangins near Nyon focuses on the culture and history of French-speaking Western Switzerland. It is a great day trip from Geneva.
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Visit the Swiss Stained Glass Museum in Romont
The Vitro Musée is a unique collection of stained glass and reverse painting on glass displayed in a castle in Romont, a historic wall-enclosed Swiss town in Fribourg.
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Eurostar Timetables – London to the French Alps
Eurostar Ski Trains connect London St Pancras and Ashford stations in England with Moûtiers, La Plagne and Bourg St Maurice near French ski resorts on winter weekends.
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Travel Eurostar from London to the French Alps
Eurostar offers cheap tickets and fast train travel from London to French Alpine ski resorts including Moûtiers, Bourg St Maurice, Courcheval, Les Arcs, and Val d'Isère.
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Transportation to Grenoble in the French Alps
Getting to Grenoble, gateway to the French Alps and ski resorts, is easy. TGV trains run from Paris and cheap flights to GNB arrive from London and European airports.
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Top Sights to See in Grenoble in the French Alps
Grenoble offers a spectacularly beautiful natural location with mountain views from the old town, cable car, and Bastille fort, as well as art museums and fine dining.
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Visit La Tour de Crest Tower in the Drôme Valley
The donjon of Crest Castle in the Drôme Valley is the highest medieval keep in France. The tower can be scaled by stairs while abseiling is at times allowed from the top.
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Online Foreign Exchange Trading Platforms
Individuals can day trade currencies on safe online foreign exchange trading platforms that give access to the huge and potentially highly profitable forex (FX) market.
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Transportation to Walhalla near Regensburg
Getting to Walhalla and the German Hall of Fame at Donaustauf in the Danube Valley near Regensburg in Bavaria is easy by car, boat, bus, or bicycle.
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Travel to Walhalla – the German Hall of Fame
Walhalla, a neo-Classical Parthenon-like German Hall of Fame in the Danube Valley at Donaustauf, is a popular day-trip and cruise destination from Regensburg in Bavaria.
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Transportation to Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany
Transportation to the medieval old town of Regensburg on the Danube River is easy by car or train from other Bavarian cities including Nuremberg, Passau, and Munich.
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Sightseeing in UNESCO-Listed Regensburg, Bavaria
Top sights to see in Regensburg on the Danube in Bavaria include the best-preserved medieval city center in Germany, a Gothic cathedral, important museums, and Walhalla.
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Sightseeing in Nyon on Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Nyon on Lac Léman is a top day-trip destination from Geneva. Sights are châteaux, an historic old town, Roman ruins, marinas, and views of the Alps including Mont Blanc.
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Transportation to Annecy in Haute Savoie, France
Getting to Annecy in France is easiest by car from Geneva or on public transportation from Paris (TGV) and slower trains from Chambery, Grenoble, Aix les Bains, and Lyon.
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Top Sights to See in Old Town Annecy in France
Annecy in Haute Savoie in France is a beautiful city where a castle towers over the lakeside old town with colorful houses, churches, parks, and popular outdoor markets.
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Visit the Swiss Museum of Games on Lake Geneva
The Swiss Museum of Games in a small chateau right on the banks of Lake Geneva between Vevey and Montreux is a great day trip destination from Genève, Lausanne, or Evian.
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Save with a Swiss Boat Pass on Lakes and Rivers
The bargain Swiss Boat Pass gives savings and family discounts on sightseeing cruises and day trips on lakes and rivers such as Zurich, Lugano, and Geneva in Switzerland.
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Save on Public Transportation Tickets in Geneva
Geneva's public transportation network allows travel with a single ticket on trains, trams, buses, and ferry boats, or save with cheap and sometimes free travel passes.
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Cheapest Boat Trips for Cruising Lake Geneva
The Mouettes passenger ferry boats operated by Genève Ville public transportation are fun for children and the cheapest cruises on Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) in Switzerland.
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Boat Day Trips and Excursions on Lake Geneva
Sightseeing cruises and day excursions by boat are fun ways to explore the Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) area from Genève, Nyon, Yvoire, Evian, Lausanne, Vevey, and Montreux.
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Top Sights to See in Nancy in Lorraine, France
The top sights in Nancy's old town include Place Stanislas, De la Carrière and D'Alliance, Art Nouveau buildings, and interesting museums on Lorraine art and history.
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Visit Medieval Yvoire on Lac Léman in France
Yvoire, a romantic medieval town in Haute Savoie on the French side of Lake Geneva, is a popular day-trip destination from Genève, Nyon, Evian, and local Alpine resorts.
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See Top Sights in Wall-Enclosed Langres, France
Langres is a beautiful wall-enclosed fortified town on a promontory in the Marne Valley on the edge of the Champagne-Ardenne and Burgundy regions in eastern France.
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Visit 19 Windmills at Kinderdijk, South Holland
Kinderdijk has the largest collection of historical windmills in the Netherlands. This top free tourist sight in South Holland is a great day-trip tour from Rotterdam.
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Stained-Glass Windows in Gouda, South Holland
The 16th-century stained-glass windows in De Sint Janskerk (St John's Church) in Gouda, South Holland are among the best post-medieval religious art in the Netherlands.
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Visit the Largest Bird Park in the Netherlands
Vogelpark Avifauna in Alphen aan den Rijn in South Holland is the largest bird park in the Netherlands and a great day trip from Den Haag, Gouda, Delft, and Rotterdam.
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See Dutch Masters in the Mauritshuis, the Hague
The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague is a top art collection with famous paintings by Dutch masters including Vermeer, Steen, Brueghel, and Rembrandt.
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Top Sights to See in Troyes in Aube en Champagne
Historic Troyes in the French Aube en Champagne region is famous for its marvelous half-timbered buildings, Gothic churches with stained-glass windows, and outlet malls.
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Save at Top Outlet Shopping Malls in Troyes
The McArthur Glen Outlet Shopping Mall in Troyes, Champagne offers great savings deals on cheap brand name clothes. It is a great stop when traveling from Reims to Dijon.
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Visit Top Sights on the German Fairy Tales Road
Travelers on the German Fairy Tales Road (Deutsche Märchenstraße) from Hanau to Bremen can see top sights associated with the folktales told by the Brothers Grimm.
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Save on Top Luxury Hotels in Weimar, Germany
The top luxury hotels in Weimar - the Elephant, Grand Russischer Hof, Dorint am Goethepark, and Leonardo - often have cheap deals and low prices on advance reservations.
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Cheap Transportation to Weimar in Thuringia
Getting to Weimar with UNESCO-listed Bauhaus and Weimar Classicism sights in Thuringia, Germany, is easy. Transportation is fast by car or train with cheap deals common.
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Visit Top Sights in Weimar in Thuringia, Germany
Top sights to see in Weimar include UNESCO-listed Bauhaus sites and museums dedicated to German classical writers including Goethe, Schiller, Herder, and Wieland.
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Top Sights along the German-Czech Castles Road
Over 70 historic castles and endless romantic medieval towns can be seen on the Castles Road (Burgenstraße) between Mannheim in Germany and Prague in the Czech Republic.
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By Train to Medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber
German Railways (Deutsche Bahn) trains provide reliable cheap transportation to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany's top romantic, wall-encircled medieval town in Bavaria.
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Driving to Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria
Traveling by car is the easiest way to reach the wall-encircled medieval town Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. Driving on German autobahns is fast and mostly free.
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Travelling to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria
Getting to Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria is easy by car, bus, or train. This wall-enclosed medieval town is a top sight on Germany's Romantic Road holiday route.
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Transportation to Romantic Bruges in Flanders
Trains make romantic Bruges (Brugge) in Flanders, Belgium an easy day trip from Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent. Cheap flights go to nearby Brussels airports (BRU & CRL).
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Cheap RER and Metro Trains to Paris-Orly Airport
Public transportation trains (suburban RER or the Métro) combined with a bus or ORLYVAL trips are the cheapest ways to travel from downtown Paris to Orly Airport (ORY).
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Best Cheap Transportation to Paris-Orly Airport
Cheap public buses with RER train and metro combinations are cheap alternatives to Les Cars Air France, private airport shuttles, and taxis to Aéroport Paris-Orly (ORY).
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Les Cars Air France to Paris Airports ORY & CDG
The luxury shuttle buses of Les Cars Air France offer comfortable and convenient connections from downtown Paris to Orly (ORY) and Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airports.
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Cheap Buses to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
The Roissybus, Les Cars Air France, or Noctilien night buses offer fast and cheaper transportation to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) than taxis and shuttles.
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By Train to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
RER Line B trains provide fast, cheap transportation to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) while TGV trains run from Lille, Lyon, Reims, Strasbourg, and Disneyland.
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Best Automobile Manufacturer Museums in Germany
Mercedes Benz, Porsche, BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen have official automobile museums in Germany with great collections of vintage cars and historic motor vehicles.
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Best Luxury Riverboat Cruising on French Rivers
Top luxury riverboats cruise in northern France on the Seine from Paris to Normandy and in the south on the Saone and Rhone from Lyon to Provence (Arles and Avignon).
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Itineraries of Seine Riverboat Cruise Vacations
Paris, Rouen, and Le Havre are stops on Seine River cruises in Northern France with popular excursions going to beaches in Normandy, Giverny, Honfleur, and Versailles.
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Cruise Lines on the Seine River, Northern France
Peter Deilmann, Viking, and CroisiEurope sell luxury riverboat cruises to individuals on the Seine in Northern France. All-inclusive package deals are also available.
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Itineraries of Saone and Rhone Cruise Vacations
Itineraries of luxury riverboat cruises on the Saone and Rhone Rivers in Burgundy and Provence usually include stops in Lyon, Mâcon, Chalon, Vienne, Arles, and Avignon.
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Best Cruise Lines on the Rhone and Saone Rivers
Peter Deilmann, A-Rosa, and Viking offer luxury riverboat cruises on the Rhone and Saone in Southern France. Amadeus, Avalon, Brennan, and Uniworld have longer tours.
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Best-Selling Car Brands in Europe in 2008
In 2008, Volkswagen easily remained the best-selling car brand in Europe. Other top marques in the EU included Ford, Opel/Vauxhall, Renault, Peugeot, Fiat, and Citroen.
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Best-Selling Car Manufacturers in Europe in 2008
In 2008, the VW Group was the top passenger vehicle manufacturer with the most new cars registered in Europe. Volkswagen was followed by PSA, Ford, GM, and Renault.
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Best-Selling Car Manufacturers in Germany (2008)
Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, and BMW were the best-selling car manufacturers in Germany with the most passenger vehicles sold in 2008. The VW Golf remained the top seller.
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Best-Selling Car Manufacturers in Britain (2008)
New car registration statistics in the UK show the car market falling by 11% in 2008. Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Peugeot remained the best-selling brands in Britain.
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Top Ten Best-Selling Cars in Britain in 2008
In 2008, the Ford Focus topped the list of best-selling car models in the UK while the Vauxhall Corsa was the second most registered new passenger vehicle in Britain.
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Transportation to Chateau de Chillon Castle
Chateau de Chillon, one of Switzerland's best castles and monuments on the shores of Lake Geneva, is easily reached by car, bus, train, boat, or on foot from Montreux.
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Chateau de Chillon Castle Visitor Information
Chateau de Chillon on an island in Lake Geneva near Montreux is one of Switzerland's top historic monuments. It is a great medieval castle to visit with children.
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Top Swiss Castles - Chateau de Chillon, Montreux
Romantic Chateau de Chillon Castle on an island in Lake Geneva near Montreux is one of the tops sights to see in Switzerland. Its prisons inspired a poem by Lord Byron.
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Transiting between Berlin TXL and SXF Airports
Trains and buses offer fast and cheap transit services between Berlin's Tegel (TXL) and Schönefeld (SXF) airports. Shuttles and taxis are also transfer options.
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Fast Bus Transfers to Berlin Schönefeld Airport
Expressbus-Linie SXF1 offers a new fast, if not cheap, way to travel by bus from Berlin Südkreuz in the Schöneberg Tempelhof area to Flughafen Schönefeld Airport (SXF).
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Cheap Flights to Milan on Lufthansa Italia
Lufthansa Italia, a new airline owned by the German carrier, offers cheap tickets on flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris, Barcelona, Brussels, and London.
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Getting to South Brussels Charleroi Airport
South Brussels Charleroi Airport (CRL) with its low-cost flights can be reached cheaply by car, bus, train, and shuttles from various parts of Belgium including Bruges.
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Fly to South Brussels Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Low-cost airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air have cheap flights and discounted tickets on flights to South Brussels Charleroi Airport (CRL) in the Wallonia region of Belgium.
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Visit Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg in Alsace
Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg is one of the best medieval castles to visit in France. This German-French fortress is a top sight on the Alsace wine route near Strasbourg.
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Top French Castles - Haut Koenigsbourg Fortress
Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg in the Alsace region near Strasbourg is one of the greatest medieval castles in France. It is a top destination for families and children.
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French National Motor Museum Visitor Information
Getting to the Schlumpf vintage car collection of the French National Motor Museum at the Cité de l'Automobile in Mulhouse in Alsace near Basel is easy by car or train.
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National Motor Museum Vintage Cars Collection
France's National Motor Museum (Cité de l'Automobile - Schlumpf Collection) in Mulhouse is a great vintage car collection with the world's largest display of Bugattis.
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See the Best Christmas Markets in Switzerland
Basel, Bern, Geneva, Montreux, Pilatus, St Gallen, and Zurich host some of the best advent holiday Christmas markets (Marché de Noel or Weihnachtsmarkt) in Switzerland.
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Top Cheap Brand-Name Clothes Shopping in Paris
Large discounts and cheap prices on chic brand-name clothing is the main attraction of shopping at La Vallée Village outlet mall near Disneyland Paris in France.
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Santa Claus' Swiss Mountaintop Home in Montreux
The Santa Claus Express cog-wheel train takes visitors to see Father Christmas at the top of Rochers-de-Naye Alpine peak above Montreux and Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
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Visit the Romantic Montreux Christmas Market
The magical Montreux Marché de Noël / Weihnachtsmarkt on the shores of Lake Geneva with the Alps as backdrop is one of Switzerland's most beautiful Christmas markets.
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Cheap Transportation to Gruyères in Switzerland
Romantic Gruyères with its medieval castle and old town is easily reached by car, bus, or train from most parts of Switzerland. Driving is the easiest and fastest option.
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Travel to Romantic Gruyères in Switzerland
Gruyères is a romantic small town famous for its castle and the cheese named after this region of Switzerland. Hugely popular with tourists, it is still worth seeing.
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Cheap Ground Transportation to Grenoble Airport
Shuttle services allow for fast and cheap transfers from Grenoble Airport to top ski resorts in the French Alps such as Alpe d'Huez, Les 2 Alpes, Courchevel and Les Arcs.
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