June 20, 2005
Romantic Trips & Tips Newsletter
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Excellent Romantic Vacations Trips and Tips Newsletter
Hi everybody,
We hope this issue of our newsletter finds you enjoying the sun and planning some getaways this summer! We've been busy traveling and collecting some more tips and suggestions for romantic travel. Enjoy!
And remember, if you've got a favorite romantic holiday, you can share it with everyone in our YOUR Favorite Romantic Getaways section.
Table of Contents
1) New Pages This Month2) Special: Romantic Scotland
3) Web Travel Deals
What's New @ ERV:
Here's the latest travel articles and tips on new destinations in our site:
Romantic Orlando Vacation
Romantic Getaways in Los Angeles
Greek Island Vacation
Romantic Scotland
Hiking, Haggis, & Highlands - we're fresh back from 2 fun weeks of touring Scotland!
It was a great adventure with a little bit of everything - historic cities, highlands sightseeing, strolling through centuries-old villages, exploring castles, shopping at markets, and more. I even fulfilled a life-long dream of golfing at St. Andrews! (Maureen stayed back at the shops in town!)
3 highlights to tell you about:
- One of the most underated spots in Scotland has to be Kintyre - we loved the country near the tiny village of Machrihanish and the glorious views of the sea.
- Deep in the highlands, Glencoe is a great place for a romantic picnic and hike. It's easy finding a spot to enjoy a lunch and the magnificent views of the Three Sisters Mountains. And in the distance, the sound of bagpipes (it was incredible!) The peaks, waterfalls and meadows make this a truly memorable place.
- And we discovered the small village of Stein in the northwest of the Isle of Skye. Serene and scenic, with a gorgeous little waterfront inn that's the oldest on the island.
For more details about our Scottish tour, including some links to a couple of cozy little B&B's we enjoyed, watch for our new page on Scotland, coming soon to the Europe section of our site.
Guidebooks on Scotland We Used & Especially Liked:
Rick Steve's Great Britain(The section on Scotland is rather skimpy, but what he does cover is well written. Especially good for accommodation recommendations)
Lonely Planet Scotland
(It took a while to adjust to their updated layout, but the maps and accurate descriptions of towns and villages were a great aid. Seemed to always be the first guide we pulled out!)
Fodor's See It Scotland
(Used this one quite a bit before we left. Up-to-date, with fascinating portions on pubs, entertainment and shopping)
AAA Spiral Guides-Scotland
(Just a great little manual. Full of tips, alternatives for quiet walks away from the crowds, and some terrific photographs)
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