3 Tips To Make The Most Of A Month In Europe

1. Plan Like A Local

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As when planning any vacation, considering the broad and finer details of your travel itinerary well in advance will ensure the best possible experience. From choosing the most convenient flights to match your first Valeria booking in your August Home(s), to reserving a table at one of our recommended local restaurants in Barcelona, organisation doesn’t just pay off on short trips.

Points are released in batches three times a year - with week-long bookings commencing on Saturdays - so take the first opportunity you can to snap up the time you would like away; be that in Tuscany or the Cotswolds.

In terms of itineraries, hiring bikes for an active trip in Tuscany might not need to be booked too far in advance, however, if there are experiences like operas or plays that will punctuate your trip, be sure to book tickets online when you can so that you don’t miss out.

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2. Consider Pied À Terre Occasions 

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The beauty of spending a month in Europe is that you can enjoy a balance of relaxing rural retreats in your favourite Signature and Premium Collection homes, as well as, city moments in Pied À Terre apartments. 

Depending on where you choose to anchor your visit, be sure to read about the neighbourhood and surrounding areas to enrich your experience. From a Tuscany home, for example, you have Florence as well as smaller towns Pisa, Lucca and Siena, which cannot be missed. Then should you want a weekend in another part of Italy, Rome is only a train ride away and offers an entirely new experience. If you are a Pied À Terre Homeowner, remember that three or four-day bookings are possible in City Collections, giving you the option for a shorter stay too.

Could it be a short trip to Paris that is on the cards? Perhaps to meet a friend there or schedule a business meeting. Europe is your oyster, after all. And with a month-long trip, blending travel for business and leisure might be convenient for some.

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3. Leave Room For Impromptu Bookings

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A well-planned itinerary shouldn’t rely on last-minute bookings throughout, however, this can offer flexibility to extend your stay in a particular area or at the end of the trip. If the home is free or a booking has been cancelled, you can seize the opportunity and use the time without using any of your points balance. 

Particularly for multi-share Homeowners visiting from the US or further afield, keeping an eye out for last-minute bookings in towns or cities can be a fine way to enhance your one-month vacation in Europe.

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To find out more about how you can make the most of Europe with August Collections, be sure to request a brochure from our homepage or book a call and start your journey today.