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What’s New in Europe
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Planning Your Trip to Europe
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by Darwin Porter & Danforth Prince 1 Visitor Information . . . . . . . . . . .5 Number, Please: Calling Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2 Entry Requirements & Customs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 3 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 The World’s Greatest Financial Merger: The Euro . . . . . . . . . . .15 4 When to Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 What Time Is It, Anyway? . . . . .18 Europe Calendar of Events . . . .19 5 Active & Other Special-Interest Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 6 Health & Insurance . . . . . . . . . .26
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7 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 8 Planning Your Trip Online . . . . .30