So what if the euro is up and the dollar is down?That doesn’t mean you should skip a trip to Europe. You can still find great deals, even in pricey places. In the Cotswolds, the secret is simple: knowing where the bargains are. The country villages and rolling farmland of the Cotswolds are just a two-hour drive from central London or a two-hour train ride from Paddington Station. The area’s upmarket mix of designer boutiques, quaint cottages, and exceptional restaurants attracts weekenders who want an easy-to-reach rural retreat.
Read the articleDestinations: Barnsley · The Cotswolds · Tetbury
Themes: Affordable Vacations · Road Trip · Summer Travel
Inspired by: 13 Affordable Trips to Europe — by Reid Bramblett, Published Apr. 2008