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Thinking of a European Vacation?

First, a treat for you Lord of the Rings fans:

Even before the eruption of Mount Unpronounceable, prices for flights to Europe were higher this year than last year. The chart below shows the prices for flights from the “top 50” cities in the U.S. and Canada to the “top cities” in Europe:

There’s an article at FareCompare.com that attempts to answer the question “I’m flying to Europe this summer – should I buy tickets now or wait?” Rick Seaney, the author, says he’s a gambler at heart and suggests that you keep an eye open for price drops over the next few weeks; if you see a ticket below USD$1100, snap it up. Read the article for more.

Joey deVilla

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