Ten Great Europe Vacation Deals Available Right Now ...

Fall in Europe brings comfortable weather, fewer crowds, and lower prices, not to mention the opportunity to cozy up to a warm latte in one of Europe's innumerable cafes or stroll through the streets unencumbered by throngs of tourists. But with so many great destinations to choose from, it's never easy deciding where to visit, let alone finding the best deal. I've done half the work for you. Look no further for 10 of the fall's best vacation packages. The hardest part may be choosing just one.

Paris and the Loire Valley, France

Combine the energy of the city with the serenity of the country and get the perfect vacation. Air France Holidays unites the Eiffel Tower and museums of Paris with the chateaux and vineyards of the Loire Valley in a six-night package starting at $1,599 per person.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare from New York City (other departure cities available at a higher price), three nights' accommodations in Paris (two at the beginning of your trip and one at the end), three nights' accommodations in the Loire, four-day Hertz car rental with unlimited mileage, and daily breakfast. Also included are hotel taxes and service charges, local tax, and airline fuel surcharges.

Travel Period: The lowest prices are for travel through December 13, 2009, and January 6 through March 25, 2010.

Book by: No date listed. Berlin, Germany

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall with a visit to a city bursting with history. With Europe ASAP's Berlin Winter City Special , you'll feel as close to the past as you do to the future, walking past bullet-marked buildings transforming into ultramodern artists' galleries. The trip starts at $689 per person.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare from New York City (other departure locations available at a higher price), six nights' accommodations, daily breakfast, and hotel taxes and service charges.

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