Spring time might be the perfect time to visit some amazing US cities just before the arrival of the tourist hordes, but nothing can compare with a spring vacation at the countryside. And when it comes to picturesque farms and idyllic living, just about every village in the Northern Hemisphere will satisfy your appetite for gorgeous views and fresh air.
For countryside aficionados and not only, Hotels.com comes with an impressive selection of country hotel deals. As most of these hotels are 3-stars and up, it’s quite a bargain to be able to save up to 40% when booking your room through hotels.com. Just to give you a little example: a night staying in the luxurious Chateau de Pioline, Aix de Provence (France) will cost you around 140 euros (judging by the rooms initial price – 242 euros, this results in 42% savings). Ireland’s amazingly green fields and coquette country houses are available form 60 euros up, while Italy’s rolling hills and roman villas are awaiting with special prices, that start at only 72 euros per person.
Ok – I’ll be first. My favorite destination is the ridge between the Lot and the Dordogne river valleys. Stay in the countryside in a comfortable Gite with all of the sites within a 40 minute drive in any direction. In fact, if the volcano doesn’t smoke too much, I am going back again this fall (and I can’t wait). Why? Because it is so beautiful around there – and all of it is steeped in history…and they all speak French (and tolerate my efforts at it). I don’t think any place of historical standing calls to me quite so strongly. It is like living in a novel or better.