We’re not sure if its, hubris, or carelessness or just a mistake, but sometimes, tourists are not as smart as they can be when it comes to spending their money, especially in Europe, where things can often be pricey. Of course, you get what you pay for, as it were, and sometimes it just doesn’t matter. It’s your holiday! You may never come back to this destination again, so why not live it up? Nothing wrong with that.
But here’s a funny and surprising statistic: Tourists throw over €1 million into Italy’s Trevi Fountain each year, usually over their shoulders (so who actually knows where the money ends up.) But that is a lot of money. And this article, courtesy of EuronewsTravel.com explains where it all goes. Read more here.
Budget: $$
Typical Prices – Hotel (US $632 for 3 nights), Rail (CA $208 – 2 passengers,) events from: $17.00
When to go: spring to autumn
Family friendly: 4 of 5 stars
Public transportation: 4 of 5 stars
Main languages: Italian, English
English speaking: 3 of 5 stars
LGBTQ+ Equality Index rank: 34 / 100
Amazingly, many tourists to Rome completely miss the Castel Sant’Angelo Museum. Click here. Amazing!
Does it get any more romantic than this? The Hotel Romano. Click here to book.
Rail is the best way to get around Europe. Click here to look and book with RailEurope.