* From Athens to Zurich, more than 40 destinations in 20 countries across the continent--;plus a bonus chapter on Iceland.
* Alternative and affordable accommodations: studios in Greece with an infinity pool, a converted 17th-century Venetian palace, and more.
* The hottest nightlife: London's celeb-studded Boujis club, Lisbon's kitschy Parvilhao Chines Bar, Antwerp's Kulminator pub with 700 types of beer--;and more.
* Outdoor activities from sedate to extreme: whale watching in Reykjavik, scuba diving off Croatia, skateboarding in Dublin, and people watching in Rimini, Italy's hottest beach town.
Valerie Conners