Top Cities for Savvy Spenders
Top Cities for Savvy Spenders Author: Laura Hartson The struggling economic environment is an issue across the world, but why let this curtail your travel plans? There are some great alternative cities to visit, off the tourist trail and therefore cheaper than the favourite hotspots, so why not grab your passport and begin what could be the trip of a lifetime. Vienna, Austria – Vienna is best appreciated in the months coming up to Christmas when the weather turns cold and the snow falls, or in the warmer months. At this time of year you can feast your eyes on some of the famous markets where stall holders offer meats, cheeses and beers for you to buy, and interesting little trinkets as Christmas presents for your loved ones. It's cheaper than Austria's counterparts, but still has all the trappings of a great city break. Porto, Portugal – a great alternative to Lisbon, Porto gives a much more affordable alternative to other cities in Europe. The shops close here just after midni...