Germany

Germany has more theme parks than any other country in Europe with 20 hair-raising ways to spend a day, according to Theme Park Vision. France comes second with 11 parks followed by the UK, which reportedly has ten.

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Kölle Alaaf is the cheer with which the Carnival at Cologne is declared open on the nineteenth of February and this almost Mediterranean city of Germany transforms into a riot of stupendous proportions.

The most famous parade is the Rose Day Parade, called the Rosenmonntag when extraordinarily decorated… read full article

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Despite the fact that Germany is not overly renowned for skiing holidays and vacations, having lost tourists to the over-developed Tyrolian resort areas in Austria, it still receives its fair share of those visitors who don’t feel like overpaying for an Austrian adventure.

Germany boasts a variety of cosmopolitan… read full article

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Chocolate, cream, cherries and brandy. That’s the cake, but the actual Black Forest itself, in the south-eastern tip of Germany, is much more than a way to indulge yourself dessert wise.

It’s arguably one of the most ancient areas of central Europe and what the entire… read full article

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Holiday traditions of Germany differ greatly from that of its neighboring nations. Where other countries share the delights of Christmas festive meals with chicken or fish German goes that one set further.

The main course meal of a traditional German holiday is Goose. This tradition is nationwide and… read full article

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1. New Years Eve, Reykjavik, Iceland

Miles away up there in the middle of the Atlantic, New Years Eve sees fireworks so incredible you’d think you could see them from mainland Europe. What is unique about this firework display is that it’s not actually an officially organized event in one place… read full article

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New Years Eve coming closer and closer and maybe that is just the right time to make some fascinating and dreamy journey.

For those who do not believe in Santa any more and still want to experience something magical we offer a trip to the best castles in Germany. Take… read full article

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On the National Geographic Traveler, watch a series of Romantic Italy Pictures by Justin Guariglia. Photos include  beautiful shots of Perugia - "the world's sexiest small city" - and Assisi, Umbria. Check out the best spas in Europe including different thermal baths in Budapest, Hungary, and… read full article

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Planning a business trip to Dresden or a family holiday in Saxony to visit Striezelmarkt - Germany's oldest Christmas fair, and looking for a quiet hotel where you can relax after a long day working or wondering at the Christmas market?

Check out this selection of  Dresden hotels

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Christmas is drawing near and in case you are planning to sample mouth-watering local delicacies and spicy wine, here is a selection of this year’s best Christmas markets in Europe.

Aside from the traditional German Christmas markets or Weihnachtsmärkte, there are many other European destinations where you can spend the… read full article

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Check out our "Top 5" opera theaters in Europe:

1. Teatro di San Carlo

Taking a trip to Italy for their majestic opera house in Naples is not to be missed. As the oldest in Italy and one of the largest in Europe, San Carlo is a true sight… read full article

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A trip to Germany is like walking into a fairytale. All those stories we were told as children seem to come to life in the beautiful scenery and culturally rich heritage.

Whether you’re going solo or as a couple, you will find there is an endless amount of things… read full article

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If you’re vacationing in Germany, you might be surprised to find out that there are a lot of things for the whole family to do.

 

• Legoland Deutschland

Why not take a trip to Legoland Deutschland? This theme park is located in Bavaria, Gunzburg… read full article

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Preparations for the Oktoberfest 2008, the largest beer festival in the world, are in full swing. On September 20th, the festival would be inaugurated at the Schottenhamel tent in Theresienwiese, Munich, Germany.

Highlight of the opening rituals is tapping the first beer keg and calling out “O'zapft is!”… read full article

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Admit it, the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Germany is beer and sausage. It is a common stereotype, but it hides one of the true culinary jewels this country has to offer: its wine. But with labels filled with strange… read full article

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