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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[7 alternative European accommodation options]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/29/7-alternative-european-accommodation-options/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/29/7-alternative-european-accommodation-options/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/29/7-alternative-european-accommodation-options/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/europe/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/hotels/" rel="tag">Hotels and Accommodations</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/budget-travel/" rel="tag">Budget Travel</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jwsk/516712657/"><img hspace="4" border="1" vspace="4" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2010/01/516712657d9eb174734m.jpg" /></a>If you love to travel but are having difficulty finding a way to pay for that trip to Europe, consider some alternative lodging options. Not only will these unconventional options save you a few bucks, but you're bound to end up with some amazing stories in the process, since everyone else stays at hotels ... but YOU were far more resourceful.
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<strong> Convents and Monasteries</strong><br />
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In Italy there are over 400 convents and monasteries located in both metropolitan cities and in the countryside, all of which offer incredible savings. Many cost as little as $40 dollars a night, while some ask only for a voluntary donation or assistance on the grounds in lieu of a room charge. This is a great way to save money while enjoying the beauty of historic -- really historic -- buildings. <br />
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<u>Convents and Monastery resources</u><br />
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    <li>You can find more information in "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Lodging-Italys-Monasteries-Second/dp/1884465196">The Guide to Lodging in Italy's Monasteries</a>" by Eileen Barish.</li>
    <li><a href="http://www.monasteriesofitaly.com">Monasteries of Italy</a>, <a href="http://www.monasterystays.com">Monastery Stays</a>, and <a href="http://www.monasteryhotels.com/">Monastery Hotels</a> are some online resources worth checking out.</li>
    <li>If you're interested in monasteries, but NOT interested in Italy, there are a number of <a href="http://goeurope.about.com/od/monasterystays/tp/monastery_stay.htm">other countries with monastery options</a>.</li>
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