Those looking for ideal destinations in Europe for the month of May have nearly endless choices. The May weather is warm enough to be nearly perfect in all but the most northern cities, and yet tourist crowds are still small since many people can't get away until June or later.

Even though it's “warm” in most of Europe in May, the only places warm enough for sunbathing are in the far south and the Mediterranean. Those looking for a hot-weather destination in May should be thinking about Asia or the Caribbean. Click to read more

Prices for tourist in Europe's most popular cities range from amazing bargains to astonishingly expensive. Now in its 10th year, the Europe Backpacker Index is designed to help you sort out the cheapest European cities and make an accurate budget for when you visit Europe.

Once again, inflation was very low throughout almost all of Europe, so nominal prices on a local level barely moved during 2019. Exchange rates were also unusually stable through the year as well, so Europe continues as a slight bargain by historical standards for those of us with US Dollars.

The Brexit fiasco has kept the British Pound nicely low, so England and Scotland continue as bargains for most of us, at least compared to most of the last ten years or so.

Note: This article was last updated in late December, 2019.

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As glorious as it is, Paris can be expensive. There are two main Paris attractions passes available and each offers a great many benefits that could make it a good value to some people, but for many others these passes are poor value, or worse yet, might encourage visitors into such a sightseeing frenzy in order to get their money's worth that they are unable to really enjoy the wonders of the city.

You can get a good look at most important Paris travel costs, translated into US dollars or any currency you like, on the main page. But here we are going to be concentrating on attractions, museums, and transportation prices to examine the value of the Paris Pass, the Paris Museum Pass, and the Paris Travel Pass that is included with the main Paris Pass. Click to read more

Berlin is now one of the most visited cities in all of Europe, and one way of seeing a lot of the city in a short time is with the Berlin Pass. Similar to other city passes, it includes free admission to the top museums and attractions as well as an unlimited public transit pass. It's a good deal for many people, but certainly not for everyone.

In 2016 they made the card much more valuable by adding four new premium attractions and making the transit card optional, so it's now an excellent deal for families and even groups of adults. Unlike most other huge capitals, Berlin doesn't have a great number of “checklist attractions,” and the city itself is the primary highlight. Fortunately, the Berlin Pass includes all of the most popular attractions, as well as 4 different (open-top bus, river, bike, walking) tours. Each visitor's goals will determine whether the pass is right for them. Click to read more

Finland's southern capital, the city of Helsinki is located on a beautiful peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. This European city is home to quite a large amount of museums, as well as other historic and cultural attractions. The Helsinki Card is a city pass that covers admission to over 20 attractions at a flat rate and offers a discounted entry rate for 22 others. You also have the option to purchase an extra region travel option with the card.

The most popular attraction in Helsinki is the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Island. This UNESCO World Heritage Site dates back to 1748 and offers visitors picturesque views, museums and more. It's also included on the card.

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Barcelona is one of Europe's most popular sightseeing cities, with a climate that makes it accessible pretty much all year round. The main attraction here is the huge collection of whimsical and unusual architecture, much of it designed by Antoni Gaudi. First-time visitors are going to want to see as many of these buildings as possible, and the Barcelona Pass can be an excellent value for those who plan.

Introduced in 2016, the Barcelona Pass now includes 26 major attractions including the hugely popular hop-on, hop-off bus with 3 different routes. The list of included attractions has grown from 16 at launch to 26, and it's very possible that it will include more things by the time you reach the city. Below we will examine the Barcelona Pass offer and see who could get good value out of it. Click to read more

London is a city famed for its culture (modern and historic), its buildings, its people and of course, the large amount of things to do throughout the year. With so much to do and see, sometimes a visit to London can get a bit overwhelming. We have a long list of the best things to do in London, and many of those attractions are covered by this pass.

That's where the Go London Pass comes into play. Not only is it designed to help you save money on your chosen attractions and sights, but it comes with a few extras that will help you to find each attraction with ease. But is it really as good of a deal as it is made out to be?

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By the time Easter rolls around, usually in March or as late as mid April, everybody who lives in the north is so sick of the cold that they are dreaming of spending a week on a warm beach. Fortunately, there are warm beaches all over the Tropics, and many of them are very affordable even during peak travel weeks such as Easter and Spring Break.

These days many universities and schools schedule their Spring Break on different weeks, mostly focusing on the middle of March. The second and third full weeks of March tend to be the most popular and the destinations listed below will usually be most crowded during those weeks. Click to read more

London is one of the world's most expensive cities, and many of the most famous attractions here such as the London Eye (Ferris Wheel) and Madame Tussauds are some of the most expensive city attractions anywhere. If you want to experience those things then a London Explorer Pass should save you money.

Many people will be better off with the original London Pass, which is discussed below and is offered by the same company. However, if you prefer to focus on the famous and expensive attractions that are featured as part of the London Explorer Pass, it's cheaper and is almost guaranteed to save you money with very little effort. Click to read more

Since most of Europe is so far from the equator, most of the famous cities are still a bit chilly in April. Still, April can be one of the best months of the year to visit the busiest and most popular cities here. Temperatures are warm enough for enjoyable sightseeing, yet the crowd sizes are much smaller than you'll see starting in May and June.

Those looking for a warm-weather destination in April should be thinking about Asia or the Caribbean. Even so, Europe (more or less) does have a couple places warm enough for a bit of April sunbathing, and those are listed on top. Click to read more