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Europe Trips - Getting Around

Discount airlines; car "Eurodrive"that can be better than car rentals; train passes...
Transportation Overview
About.com's Guide for Europe Travel covers driving, train travel, buses, air...
Renault Eurodrive "Car Lease Buy-Back" :
Renault Eurodrive "Car Lease Buy-Back" : get around Europe with all the convenience of a car rental and more, with Eurodrive
Discount Airfares in Europe
Read all about it: many airlines offer bargains within Europe these days.
Renault Kangoo -- get around Europe
Renault Kangoo -- get around Europe with a "buy-lease" rental Renault Kangoo, perfect for families.
Better than Car Rental: Short-Term "Lease"
If you're staying in Europe more than 17 days, this option offers great price, convenience, and insurance coverage.
Car Travel in the UK - Kids Carseats
The UK has much stronger rules regarding car and booster seats for kids; even a child as old as 11 may need a booster seat. Taxis are more or less exempt: but there are plenty of rules, so UK-bound families should take a look. (If the above link doesn't work, then search for the "UK Department of Transport" site.)
Car Rentals In Europe
Tips at the Europe For Visitors site.
Group Tours with Family Discounts
Convenient list of a number of escorted tour companies-- from Budget to First-Class-- who not only accept kids, but offer discounts. At AtlasTravelWeb.com.
Barging in Europe
A trendy way to see the countryside, and great with kids. Some companies supply bikes as well: park your barge and explore. See About's Europe for Visitors site.
Busabout
Busabout  could be a cheap, flexible way to get around, combined with related "Bedabout"; only kids over 12, though (and main age range is 18-30.)
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