(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 20, 2012 ) Maryport, England -- While Britain has some of the worldÂ’s most famous music festivals, the team at popular website Cheap Hotel Chains is urging holidaymakers to take a look at what a Spring Break Europe style has to offer this year.
According to the website Visit Europe, 2011 was a record year to travel to the continent. Nearly every destination posted a growth for the year and international visits are set to grow 6% in 2012.
With spring in the air, now’s the perfect time to plan a European trip. Many tourists are choosing a break in Europe over a ‘staycation’, which can still prove a cost effective option for those strapped for cash.
One of the oldest in the world, The Nice Festival has a history which stretches back to the end of the 13th century. Today, it attracts thousands of festival goers, thanks to its lively parades, music and dancers. This year, the festivalÂ’s theme is Battle of the Flowers and hordes of revellers are expected to flock to the city. An important event on the European festival calendar, Nice welcomes tourists from across the world for this annual celebration.
People will get the rare chance to see Venice in a different light at its 10-day festival, which leads up to Ash Wednesday. The cityÂ’s people take to the streets in force, dressed up in costumes, masks and wigs for a series of performances and shows which are not to be missed.
Elsewhere on the calendar of festivities, Fallas de Valencia in Spain sees millions of people descend upon it to enjoy one of the biggest events in the country. Dating back many centuries, the event sees the creation of paper mache figures which are displayed across the city before being burned on the final night of the festival on St JosephÂ’s Day. With festivals as unique as this, itÂ’s no wonder UK residents are choosing to spend spring in Europe this year.
Amsterdam celebrates the Queen’s birthday in April in a festival known to its locals as Koninginnedag. Visitors can take part in a range of festivities and enjoy the spectacle of seeing the city ‘turn orange’, with orange food, clothes, drinks and banners on display. Spring festivals in Europe provide the ideal opportunity to brush up on languages and meet new people – and it’s not hard to see why more Britons are opting to head to one of the many events on offer.
In Germany, Munich plays host to the Strong Beer Festival in March for approximately two weeks. Known as Starkbiereit to Germans, the strongest beers are produced here and large parties take place throughout the 14 days.
With a wealth of European festivals on offer, British holidaymakers will be literally spoiled for choice. And thanks to Cheap Hotel Chains, they can save a packet on accommodation, too!
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