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We at AESU have plenty of trips to Europe in 2025, so make sure to reserve a spot today!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So you\u2019re interested in planning a trip to Europe. Where should you even start? There are all types of questions running through your mind; the list can seem never-ending. We\u2019ve created this helpful guide to plan your dream trip to Europe. We\u2019ve also got plenty of trips to Europe in 2025, so make sure to reserve a spot today! Read on to learn more!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Getting Started\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The most important thing you will need for your trip to Europe is your passport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For international travel, you should lay the groundwork a few months before you plan on leaving, ideally 6 months. You can do it in less time, but having plenty of time to look for the best deals, research your destination, and book accommodations before they sell out will keep you from getting overwhelmed. You will not be booking everything that far in advance because there are key decisions to be made before you begin researching and booking anything at all. The most important thing you will need for your trip to Europe is your passport.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the Smartest Way to Start Planning Your Europe Trip?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The very first step in planning your European trip is deciding how much money and time you will spend.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The very first step in planning your European trip is deciding how much money and time you will spend. Money and time are parameters for each part of your European trip. When it comes to maximizing the time you\u2019ve got to spend, build around long weekends and holidays if you are using PTO. Look out for holidays that are not celebrated in your destination to avoid any crowds. So do your research for the most popular times to visit, or the peak seasons, and plan to go whenever there are the fewest amount of tourists. Traveling outside these times will help you save money and avoid large crowds. All you need to visit Europe is about seven to ten days too. We have multiple trips that are based around staying within a reasonable budget, so check out our <\/span>tours<\/span><\/a> on our website to learn much more!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where to Travel to in Europe?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If this is your first time planning a European trip, destinations that speak your native language will be less intimidating. If you speak English, the United Kingdom and Ireland are great destinations to consider! However, there are many other considerations when deciding where to visit. Knowing which kind of traveler you are can help you pick a destination you love. A few excellent countries that we at AESU will visit in 2025 include <\/span>England<\/span><\/a>, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, <\/span>Italy<\/span><\/a>, Greece, and Austria!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Explore the World with AESU!<\/span><\/h2>\n

Are you ready to plan the adventure of a lifetime?\u00a0AESU offers unique, thrilling travel programs for college students and young professionals at affordable rates.\u00a0Each trip is action-packed and informal designed\u00a0just for people your age. We are also able to create custom tours just for your group.<\/span><\/p>\n

Experience an exhilarating adventure! \u00a0New 2025 departure dates are now available at\u00a0<\/span>www.aesu.com<\/span><\/a>. Check out our most popular trips: the\u00a0<\/span>Cosmopolitan<\/span><\/a> and the\u00a0<\/span>Great Escape<\/span><\/a> trips!\u00a0If you have any questions or want help booking your next adventure,\u00a0please contact AESU by calling\u00a0800-638-7640, or\u00a0fill out the contact form\u00a0found on our website. Follow AESU on\u00a0<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>X (formerly known as Twitter)<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>LinkedIn<\/span><\/a>, and\u00a0<\/span>Pinterest<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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