KLM http://www.klm.com, the Royal Dutch airline, has some very good fall fares for travel to Europe and beyond. They are especially intriguing because they include a free stopover in Amsterdam, a very interesting city.
For example, you can fly to Bucharest, Romania and back for as little as $865 Canadian, or to Tehran, Iran for just $1059. Prices are from Montreal and include tax, but you must book by June 22. Similar deals are available from other North American gateways for cities in Europe and beyond.
I was tempted by the fares to Tehran until I read about the difficulty of getting visas to go to Iran, especially if you travel on an American, British or Canadian passport. I have flown KLM to the Middle East a few times, and enjoyed the free stopover on the return in Amsterdam. It was nice to come back to familiar food and cooler weather after time spent in Egypt or Turkey.
Amsterdam is also a city where almost all the locals speak English, which makes getting around easy for North Americans. In fact, many people in Europe speak English now, which can make it harder than ever for us English speakers to learn other languages. We have to seek out rural areas and smaller towns in order to be forced to use the local language.
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