Still thinking about that European vacation? Not sure where to go? Well, you know on this blog we don’t usually talk about specific airfares unless it is a really good deal, but we’ve got some amazingly low fares on Alitalia to France, Italy, and Greece available through February 14.

Here are some of the low student exclusive fares available from STA Travel:

• Chicago (O’Hare) to Athens, Greece: $630 incl. fuel surcharges. That’s a $139 savings from the regular price!
• Chicago (O’Hare) to Paris, France: $456 incl. fuel surcharges. That’s a $262 savings from the regular price!
• Boston (Logan) to Florence, Italy: $577 incl. fuel surcharges. That’s a $51 savings from the regular price!

To book these fares, visit statravel.com, call 800.777.0112 or visit a STA Travel Store.

Looking for something a little bit different than the average beach Spring Break? How about an amazing Italian adventure that takes you along the most popular spots on the western coast of the country?

The Italian Adventure from STA Travel is a three-day tour that starts at just $299 – only $279 if you are a student – and takes you from Rome to Pompeii and back.

Day 1: Travel from Rome down the west coast and arrive in Pompeii for a two-hour tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The famous ruins are located near the Naples region and the city was founded thousands of years ago around 7th Century BC.  The city was later buried from a massive eruption from Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Day 2: After taking in a bit of history in Pompeii, enjoy a relaxing day on the Isle of Capri. Take a boat tour of the famous grottoes and maybe even spot a celebrity or two in one of the most famous leisure spots in the world for the rich and famous.

Day 3: One of the most famous road trips in the world is a drive up the Amalfi Coast. Don’t miss out on making all of your friends jealous with stories of your trip up the Coast.

Interested in booking? Visit your local STA Travel Store or call 800.777.0112.

Want more information? Check out the new STA Travel full-color brochures available at your local STA Travel Store or download one (or all of them) at statravel.com.

Plus Roma

The Plus Roma hostel in Rome is not your average hostel. With a variety of accommodation types and luxury amenities such as a swimming pool, jacuzzi and a poolside bar, you’ll feel like you’re getting the bargain of a lifetime.

The Rooms

At the Plus Roma, you can choose from shared house tents and shared or private cabins, all with ensuite bathrooms. The shared rooms sleep three people and have their own storage space, heater and fridge to help you save a little cash by stocking up on the groceries. You could also opt for a shared tent, which is fully lockable, but comes with real beds in a different setting than your traditional hostel room.

The Location

You’ll have to take the metro or bus to get to the city center, but the Plus Roma is the closest camping village option to the city. The Plus also have a private shuttle that runs to and from the Vatican during the summer months.

The Amenities

• Regular Theme Parties
• Swimming Pool
• BBQs
• Jacuzzis
• Beach Volleyball
• Big Screen TV
• Restaurant and Pizzeria
• Poolside Bar a
• Late Night Bar with DJ

Through November 29, you can get two free nights at the Church Street Hotel with any international flight purchase made by calling STA Travel at 800.781.4040 or visiting your local STA Travel Store.

“Germy” sites? Whatever.

CNN.com reports today on “The 5 Germiest Tourist Attractions.” Must be a slow news day.

Photo Credit: brosner on Flickr

Here’s the list:

• Blarney Stone (Blarney Castle, Ireland) because about 400,000 people kissed it last year alone.
• Market Theater Gum Wall (Seattle) because it’s a wall of chewed gum.
• St. Mark’s Square (Venice, Italy) because pigeons crowd the air and cover the ground here and leave their mark (poop) wherever they please.
• Grauman’s Chinese Theater (L.A.) because people put their hands in the handprints of their favorite celebrities.
• Oscar Wilde’s Tomb (Paris) because of the massive amount of lipsticked kisses covering it.

Yea, you can see the point. But, really, is it a big deal? You probably pick up the same amount of germs using a public restroom, pushing a shopping cart at the grocery store or just by using weights at your gym. I’ve kissed the Blarney Stone and the germs didn’t kill me.

So, don’t let the thought of germs put a damper on your travel plans. Between the rain and scheduled cleanings of the above-mentioned, you’re okay.