Where Great Memories Begin

Whether you've been before, planning to go for the first time or dreaming of going, Europe will always be a place where great memories begin. It's a destination of true diversity, where you can immerse yourself in the history, culture and amazing scenery of so many countries all within a short distance of each other. It's little wonder that it's a firm favourite with Kiwis.

 
Imagine taking in the beauty of charming Mediterranean towns on a breathtaking journey through magical Greece and exotic Turkey on a guided holiday; or sailing through the dramatic Iron Gates Gorge and capturing the historic sights of Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest on a deluxe Danube cruise. Maybe hire a car and soak up the quaint villages and ancient history in Bath, Oxford, and the cathedral city of Gloucester at your own pace on a Cotswold road trip. Or delve into the local culture and live like a local in the heart of Spain, staying in an intimate home in a charming mountainous town, tasting flavourful wines and locally produced foods.

The choices are endless and deciding where to go, what to do and when to book can be a daunting prospect, but the team at House of Travel are on hand to help make you're your dream trip a reality. We can help you plan your trip from start to finish plus take care of niggly (but very essential) details like travel insurance and foreign exchange, and right now is the perfect time to get planning because we're having UK & Europe 2014 holiday sale. Get in early to grab fantasic deals like return airfares to Dublin from an incredible $1635 per person, stopovers from just $189 per person, city stays from only $299pp, up to 10% off on selected touring holidays and more. Plus check out our 'Snap. Share. Win' Competition for your chance to win a $10000 European holiday.

Getting in early doesn't only save you pennies it also increases your chance of finding an itinerary that fits in with the rest of your trip. River cruises, for example, are filling up fast for 2014, as the opportunity to soak up Europe's history, architecture, art and culture via a meandering river is proving irresistible for many visitors.

 
When it comes to accommodation, central hotels as well as villas and apartments, particularly two and three bedroom options that are suitable for families and groups, are always in high demand, so book early to ensure you secure the option that best suits your travelling party. Also, if you're planning to stay on the Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera, book early as there are limited accommodation choices in the small villages.

Planning on leasing a vehicle? You guessed it: book early. European car manufacturers have greatly reduced the production of new vehicles, so availability of your car type of choice may be limited.

If all this talk of a European holiday is giving you itchy feet, why not visit your local House of Travel and have a chat to one of our holiday specialists or call us on 0800 838 747 and we'll help you plan your 2014 European holiday of a lifetime so you can make some great memories of your own.