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March 31st, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Category: Transport | Comments are closed

Simplify Your Trip to the Continent, Use a Travel Map Europe

It may seem like a complex issue when you plan your trip to Europe but know about the place specifically. This is surely one problem which needs to be tackled so that you do not miss out on those places which are considered to be specialities. Also, you may even get lost in the place without proper guidance. This can however be prevented if you take assistance of a travel map Europe.

When it comes to making your itinerary, the best destinations on the map are your priority. However, there may be more places which are not known commonly but are included in the must-visit list of the place. These places will be surely missed out if the tourists do not seek proper guidance. This guidance is best provided for by a map of the place which will show all the countries like Denmark, France, Italy, Germany, etc and the tourists will be able to sort the places they want to visit.

Paper maps are a great handy help for sure, but comprehensive information cannot be obtained from them. For this it is better that a more exhaustive source is sought and that can be done through the travel map of Europe which is available to them online. The online map caters to the need of the tourists by providing them specific information even about the cities of the different countries present in the continent. One can even look for information about the cities of various countries and visit them. These maps also prevent the tourists from wandering here and there and reach directly to the place where they wish to be.

With the travel map Europe, tourists who are planning their visit to the continent or are currently visiting, can seek guidance to further plan the itinerary and visit the places of their interest.

March 31st, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Maps | Comments are closed

Traveling Through Europe with Style; A Trendy European Hotel for Every Destination

If you’re planning a trip around Europe, you most likely want to soak in as much of the culture as possible. No doubt you’ve got a long list of things you’d like to do and see upon your travels, but don’t overlook your hotel stay as an important cultural experience. In every European city, there are a few hotel gems that truly capture the nuances of the city and make for a more culturally rich experience. We’ve searched though thousands of hotels, poured through visitor comments, and finally compiled a list of unique, stylistic European hotels that are certain to enhance the quality of your travel adventure.


London hotels


London is the epitome of hip and cool and so are the eclectic rooms at the Pavilion hotel created by a former fashion model and his sister who were bored with bland hotels. Each room has its own funky fresh style like the ‘Green with Envy’ room decked out in a collection of green objects, the ‘Honky Tonk Afro’ room dedicated to London’s carefree 70’s era, and 28 more interesting rooms that are worth writing home about.


Amsterdam hotels


One of the most beautiful and well-known sites in Amsterdam is the canal that runs through the city. Lined with trees and classic architecture along the street side and a slew of gorgeous boats docked and bobbing in the water, the canal is the heart of Amsterdam. What lots of people don’t realize is that many of these attractive houseboats are actually floating hotels for rent. Do a Google search for Amsterdam houseboats and you’ll discover a variety of interestingly decorated and designed houseboats for rent.


Germany hotels


If you’re going through Germany, you’ve got to stay in a castle! Because they were built for seclusion, staying in a castle like the Hotel Viktoria Luise may be a bit off the beaten tourist path, but offers a peaceful break where you can relax in kingly style to gear up for the rest of your vacation.


Paris hotels


Paris is rich with history, magnificent art, and architectural glory, and it seems only fitting that your hotel should mirror these traits. The Hotel Saint-Merry, a once Parisian church now turned boutique hotel, is rich with the cultural style that is Paris. Traditional hand carved wood sculptures line the lobby and rooms are finely decorated with lavish embellishments.


Rome hotels


When in Rome… you owe it to yourself to immerse yourself in the decadence of the ancient Roman culture. Located near the historic coliseum, the Inn at the Roman Forum is pulls out all the stops. This lavish hotel combines traces of ancient Rome combined with luxurious modern comforts.


Sevilla hotels


The gorgeously landscaped Hotel La Boticaria is a treat to stay at and rich with Spanish-style charm. The hotel is designed with a courtyard in the center, immaculate landscaping, and classic Spanish architecture. Located about 20 miles outside of Sevilla, you’ll need a car to get around, but the more remote location offers the peaceful elegance that is indicative of Spain vacation.


When you’re traveling, consider your hotel room as an important part of your overall cultural experience. A Ramada or a Hilton feel just about the same wherever you go in the world, but a carefully chosen hotel that embraces the style and personality of the culture makes for a more fulfilling overall experience.

March 31st, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Hotels | Comments are closed

Europe (France And Germany) Has Very Low Online Gluten Free Demand, See Why

France and Germany are expected to have large online gluten free search demand values, but they don’t.  Search volumes for Nov 2009 gluten free associated search term volumes were found and the results shown in the tables below:

 

France / French TOP TEN (Both English and French searches)

FRANCE – English speaking

Terms…………….……NOV 09 Volumes

Gluten………………….5400

gluten free…………..1900

celiac…………………….590

celiac disease……….320

gluten recipes……….260

gluten free diet………210

gluten free recipes…210

wheat gluten………….210

gluten diet……………..210

wheat free………………210

 

FRANCE – French speaking

Terms……………………….NOV 08 Volumes

gluten intolerance……  2900

intolerance gluten……..2900

gluten free………………..2400

free gluten………………..2400

gluten allergies………….390

corn gluten……………….390

celiac disease…………….390

wheat gluten……………..320

wheat free………………….260

gluten free bread……….140

 

When compared to analysis for any of the leading gluten free online demand markets such as Australia, USA, Canada or UK, these volumes are INCREDIBLY small. Even for Australia with a population just over 20 million, the term gluten free itself has 165,000 searches. So instead of providing a top 50 analysis, the top 10 terms for Germany and France will be considered.

As for every other country, the generic ‘gluten free’ terms (in English searches) ranks the highest, followed by a celiac associated terms. Most of the terms and the order that compose the standard seven gluten free groups for other countries are present (see typical analysis for Australia).

The French speaking searches (those on the Google French website) show a slightly different pattern. The emphasis seems to be more on the celiac disease than on generic gluten free terms. This usually means that a market is very immature.

 

GERMAN TOP TEN (Both English and German speaking searches)

GERMAN – English speaking

Terms…………………….NOV 09 VOL

gluten free……………..2900

free gluten……………..2900

celiac………………………880

celiac disease……..….480

gluten recipes…………320

wheat free……………..320

sprue……………………..320

wheat gluten…………..320

gluten free recipes….260

gluten bread……………210

 

GERMAN – German speaking

Terms…………………….NOV 08 VOL

gluten free………….….2900

free gluten………….….2900

gliadin……………………1900

celiac disease…………1000

wheat gluten…………..260

wheat free……………..260

gluten free diet………140

gluten free bread……110

food gluten……………..110

gluten free recipes……91

 

The German – English speaking search volume order is similar to the France – English speaking order. Gluten free generic terms occupy the first two volume ranks followed by celiac associated terms.

However unlike the French – French speaking keyword list, the German, German speaking volumes show a similar pattern to their English speaking volumes – ie gluten free followed by celiac associated terms.

Why are the European Gluten Free Online Searches so low?

Sales data from actual gluten free product sales in European countries is scant.

The internet penetration (usage) is around 58% in France and 63% in Germany and Google has over 80% market share in both countries – so these results are the lions share of usage patterns. This means that the tables very likely represent the majority of gluten free searches made in these countries.

The reason that gluten free searches may be so low are that celiac disease may have gone untreated in these countries or that celiacs ‘make do’ with preparing their own home meals without gluten based products.

The following excerpts from various websites suggest that poor gluten free food distribution may also be a reason that gluten free it is relatively unknown in eastern European countries.

A euromontior.com report summarises its findings for specific European countries as:

FRANCE: Food intolerance is largely unacknowledged but Gluten-free leads the way with Specialist shops and pharmacies dominate sales. In Germany awareness of food intolerances is still low, however GF benefits from wider product range. In ITALY Growth is said to be held up by limited distribution but GF products are on the rise. Ref 1

A GF blog (ref 2) discusses personal experience in travelling these countries. In Germany, “GF products such as bread, pasta, cookies are sold only in shops called “Reformhaus”, that are located in towns. Some supermarkets offer just GF bread, but this is really rare”

In Italy: “ GF products are on sale mainly in pharmacies located in big towns. (housing a wide range of GF products). It is also possible to buy products in some supermarkets chains. There is no price difference, but the choice of products is better at pharmacies where the Italians can spend their medical prescription.”

An article on celiac.com (ref 3) “My travels were in southern France (the Dordogne/Lot/Vezere area, the Luberon, Provence, Carcassonne). We shopped frequently and I combed grocery stores in larger cities, including Avignon and Toulouse, smaller ones, such as Apt, and tiny villages and hill-towns for gluten-free options. In general, groceries, including the big chains such as Hyper Champion, did not seem to carry exclusively gluten-free products, such as baked goods, and I had to watch for hidden gluten in many brands.”

 

CONCLUSIONS

Online Gluten free searches in European cities (French and German) remain exceptionally low. As Europeans are believed to be particularly susceptible to celiac disease (they carry the celiac responsible genes), it is believed that low diagnosis levels and a propensity to still cook at home or avoid gluten dishes when eating out has created such a low online demand.

 

References

 Ref 1   http://www.euromonitor.com/Global_Market_for_Food_Intolerance_Products_At_War_With_Our_Food?print=true

Ref 2      cye.freehostia.com/…/Travel_Guide_Coeliac_Youth_of_Europe.pdf

Ref 3      http://www.celiac.com/articles/21485/1/France-sans-Pain-How-to-Travel-Gluten-Free-in-France/Page1.html 

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