Travel: The Europe Issue

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 In Germany's Mosel Valley, wine is king Bert Archer Beer is on tap here, but you won't see many people drinking it. This is grape country, with varieties not seen anywhere else. This week's best travel bargains This week's travel news in brief Talk About Travel The Post's Travel section's editors and writers take your travel related questions. St. Petersburg, 12 hours and $2,000 Thomas Heath A private tour treats you like royalty and lets you see the major sights of this Russian city in an intense 12 hours. In Estonia's capital, let freedom sing Steven V. Roberts In Tallinn, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, history — and freedom — thrive. Sinking your teeth into Transylvania John Martin Taylor The myth-steeped region of Romania may be best known as the land of Dracula, but there's a lot more to it. Vote for your favorite European travel destination What European cities have the most to offer travelers? Vote for your favorite vacation spot. A better hotel deal, after you've booked Christopher Elliott The new Web site BackBid encourages travelers to abandon their hotel reservations for competing offers. A casual but elegant grande dame Zofia Smardz Congress Hall, a seaside hotel in Cape May, can provide a delightful social experience — if you can find a seat. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy