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Holidays in Germany: Great Year-round Ideas

September 29th, 2008 · No Comments

If you have not considered a holiday in Germany before, you should expect to be enticed and amazed by what is on offer. Germany is year-round holiday destination, with fine cities for Autumn and Winter cultural breaks, the famous German Christmas Markets, music, beer and wine festivals, spa holidays, summer river cruising plus of course alpine scenes for family summer holidays and winter skiing.

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Spa Holidays in Germany - Do as the Romans Did!

August 13th, 2008 · 2 Comments

With its long history of spas and health-giving hot springs, Germany is the place to go for a short break to unwind and pamper body and mind. The Romans made full use of the hot mineral springs at Baden-Baden, and down the ages these great natural resources have been synonymous with health and wellness. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the royalty and aristocratic classes of Europe would meet at the great German spa resort towns - and these days business is booming for great spa regions such as Baden-Wuerttemburg. Germany has nearly 900 spa resorts, including mineral and mud spas, climatic health resorts (known for fresh air), sea resorts, and hydrotherapy spa resorts.

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Visiting Cologne Germany - Five Great Places To See

March 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Are you considering a visit to Germany? Why not visit the city of Cologne. It has a history which goes back to the Roman era. Located next to river Rhine and the fourth largest city in Germany it offers good a connection to the nearby cities of Düsseldorf and Bonn. Cologne is also linked with Amsterdam, Brussels, London and Paris by Thalys, ICE and Eurostar High Speed trains. The Frankfurt airport has a direct service to Cologne and is within one hour by ICE trains.

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Exploring Berlin

February 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Germany’s largest city, Berlin is an exciting treasure-trove of history, art, and modern-day events set in an urban landscape teeming with beauty and cultural appeal. As Germany’s capital, the city has enjoyed ambitious construction projects that showcase brilliant architecture and distinctive design. Traveling to Berlin is a rich experience filled with a myriad of places to visit and landmarks to see. The subsequent article conveys some must-see destinations within the city of Berlin.

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Fantastic Frankfurt - Tips for Visiting Frankfurt!

January 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Frankfurt is the biggest city of the state of Hessen located in the center of Germany. Is is well known for it skyscrapers, international airport and as the financial capital of Europe. Getting around is easy because of its modern and efficient public transport system. In Frankfurt there are several interesting landmarks to visit like a large number of museums, art galleries, concert halls and historical buildings.

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Tags: Europe · Germany

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