Helpful Links for European Travel

So, you're planning a trip to Europe... Are you a little worried about finding a car in France, getting tickets to the Vatican, or being able to find your way around Barcelona? I asked the travel advisors at Rentvillas.com to help me put together some helpful travel links that they recommend every day to our clients. Hopefully they'll help you find just the information you're looking for. (I will also be adding more links to this post as I find them.)

EUROPE

Airport Guide: Comprehensive information about airport facilities (ATMs, restaurants, etc.), location, disabled access, local transportation, parking, hotels, current weather, and more. Worldwide.
European Flights
Travel Insurance
U.S. Department of State: Travel warnings, passports, and visas.
Directions: Directions to and from any destination in Europe, plus driving time.
Currency: Conversions, rates, etc.
Car Rental: Get a car anywhere in Europe.
Train Schedules: Tickets and info for traveling Europe by train.
Subway Maps: Links to all major subway systems around the world, plus other forms of transportation.
International Dialing Codes
Cell Phones: How to get or rent one that works.
Cyber Cafes
Weather
Golf Courses
Kids: Lots of activities, places to eat, and tips for traveling with kids.
Private Guides


ITALY
Tickets: Book practically any event or museum in Italy.
Ferries: From Rome or Genoa to any of the following locations: Palermo, Barcelona, Malta, Sardinia, or Tunisia.
Festivals: This is a comprehensive list of festivals and pageants throughout Italy.
Hand Gesture Dictionary: You think it's funny now...
Chef Services
Private Tours: High-quality tours of "authentic Italy." Tour topics: Culture, food & wine, sports & nature, shopping, etc.
Private Tours: Small group tours throughout Italy; your guide is also your driver.
Private Tours: Accidental Tourist offers authentic insights into true Tuscan life via relaxed, one-day excursions.
Getting Married

FRANCE
Airport Shuttle: To and from the airport in Paris.
Festivals: A comprehensive list of French holidays and festivals.
Train Tickets
Chef Services: This site is in French, but very self-explanatory. Email them if you need help.
Getting Married

GREECE
Festivals
Ferries: Timetables, prices, booking, and more.
Getting Married

SPAIN
Everything: Ferries, trains, weather, city information, tickets, airport transfers, festivals, recipes, day trips, and much, much more.
Getting Married

UNITED KINGDOM
Tickets: For various sports and cultural events around the UK.
Holidays and Festivals

Are you an experienced traveler? If you have any European travel links you think might also be helpful, please leave a comment and tell us what it is!