When it comes to planning your Europe trips, there is no better way than to consider a time when there is less travelers at a destination. This allows for better bargains with discounts at hotels and venues, as well as never having to wait for service.

Low season travel during Winter for example, is a great time to travel even if you tend to travel during summer. One example of a great vacation option is Contiki tours.

Contiki Vacations, a leading provider of Europe trip package vacations for 18 to 35 year olds, has just released their latest winter vacation brochure. The company is offering travelers a choice of 27 different tours for those wanting to spend their winter holidays abroad this year.

The company is celebrating the brochure launch with a fun trivia contest on Facebook where participants can compete to win Contiki travel vouchers by answering trivia questions. These vouchers can be applied towards trip excursions and activities like cabaret show in Paris, wine tastings in Rome and canal cruises in Amsterdam. The Contiki European winter tour packages offer something for everyone. Prices tend to be lower on European travel during the winter and participants also enjoy smaller crowds and the chance to experience traditional holiday celebrations.

Finding a good hotel in Italy can be a rather simple process. With the help of the internet, you can find a range of top range Italian hotels to suit your needs, such as the Hotel Ahrntal. You don't need to be in Italy to compare and book hotels, nor do you have to directly call them. You can find a good hotel from the comfort of your home, just before your trip, thousands of miles away.

It's suggested that you read online reviews of Italy's hotels before your make an online booking. There are many tourists and expats who have shared their experiences. You can also find comparison websites online that help you to distinguish the differences between the features of two different hotels.

Another tool that can help you find a good Italian hotel is to visit their websites. For instance, the Hotel Alto Adige has its own website that provides potential customers with pictures, and descriptions of its features, such as its spa, activity packages, gourmet food, and hotel facilities. The website also has a page where you can make a reservation online, and there are even directions and a Google Map so that you can easily arrive at the hotel.

Sabre Travel Network will introduce the world's first B2B App Centre for travel agents this November. The new app store called 'Sabre Red App Centre,' will revolutionize travel technology and greatly benefit travel agents, according to Greg Webb, president – Sabre Travel Network.
The 'Sabre Red App Centre' will be an online market place, where travel agents will be able to download apps supporting their efforts to meet travellers' expectations. Some of the apps will be free to download, while others will need to be paid for. The Sabre Red App Centre will connect into the Sabre Red Workspace letting travel agents create their own customised workspace. Using the apps travel agents will be able to automate agency tasks, manage travel reservations, offer destination tips to travellers and furnish them with restaurant and spa reviews. Travel agents will also gain revenue opportunities through restaurant reservation apps and excursion or trip apps. These apps will have the ability to be easily integrated with social media channels.