Germany
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Cruising Through Locks and Discovering Beautiful Strasbourg – Day 5: Riviera Resplendence Rhine Cruise
A Fascinating Morning Cruising the Rhine After another leisurely breakfast aboard our Riviera Resplendence Rhine cruise, we headed straight up to the sun deck to enjoy the beautiful weather and watch the scenery unfold. The morning promised something a little different as we were due to pass through two of the Rhine’s deep locks, and we…
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A tour of the Wheelhouse and an excursion to Speyer – Day 4: Riviera Resplendence Rhine Cruise
A Relaxing Start to Another Wonderful Day on Our Riviera Resplendence Rhine Cruise After another delicious breakfast on board our Riviera Resplendence Rhine cruise, we decided to take life at a slower pace for a while. One of the many things we’ve come to appreciate about travelling on a Rhine river cruise is that there is never any…
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Koblenz to Rüdesheim – Day 3: Riviera Resplendence Rhine River Cruise
Breakfast with a View Another leisurely morning began with breakfast in the main restaurant on board Riviera Resplendence. We chose a table beside the large panoramic windows so we could enjoy the ever-changing scenery as we sailed along the Rhine. It’s one of the things we’ve come to love most about river cruising, the views are…
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Cologne to Koblenz – Day 2: Riviera Resplendence Rhine Cruise
Waking Up on the Rhine After a wonderful first day on board Riviera Resplendence, we enjoyed one of the best night’s sleeps we’ve had in a long time. Our comfortable Ruby Deck cabin was so peaceful that we barely noticed the ship had set sail. It was such a lovely moment to draw back the curtains…
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Riviera Resplendence Rhine Cruise – Day 1: Embarkation in Cologne
The Start of Our Riviera Resplendence Rhine Cruise The wake-up alarm wasn’t particularly welcome, but the excitement of setting off on our Rhine cruise aboard MS Riviera Resplendence soon made up for the early start. Our journey began with a morning Eurowings flight from Manchester to Düsseldorf. Riviera Travel also offers departures from Heathrow, Edinburgh and…
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Riviera Resplendence Review: Maiden Voyage on the Rhine River Cruise
A Comprehensive Review of Riviera Travel’s Newest Five-Star River Cruise Ship There are few travel experiences quite as exciting as stepping on board a brand new cruise ship and sailing on Riviera Travel’s maiden voyage of MS Riviera Resplendence made our Rhine cruise particularly special. We were so excited and from the moment we embarked, there…
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Courtyard by Marriott Düsseldorf Medien Hafen Review
Location: The Courtyard by Marriott Düsseldorf Medien Hafen enjoys an excellent position in Düsseldorf’s vibrant Medien Hafen district, one of the city’s most modern and architecturally striking areas. Surrounded by contemporary office buildings, waterfront promenades, stylish restaurants and bars, the hotel offers a perfect base for both business and leisure travellers. One of the highlights…
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Japan Tag Düsseldorf – A Detailed Guide
What is Japan Tag? Japan Tag Düsseldorf (Japan Day) is Europe’s largest celebration of Japanese culture and Japanese–German friendship. Every spring, hundreds of thousands of visitors travel to the city for a festival that blends traditional Japanese culture with modern pop culture in a way few other events manage successfully. The festival spreads across the…
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48 Hours in Hamburg: Exploring Germany’s Beautiful Port City
Hamburg is one of Europe’s most fascinating port cities boasting canals, grand architecture, lively waterfront districts and world class attractions making it the perfect destination for a short city break. Here’s how to make the most of a weekend in Hamburg, from Friday lunchtime arrival to Sunday afternoon departure. Friday: Arrive Friday Lunchtime Hamburg Airport is…
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Fraser Suites Hamburg Review
Location: Fraser Suites Hamburg is a luxurious five star hotel enjoying a prime location in the heart of Hamburg’s historic banking district. Housed in the beautifully restored Oberfinanzdirektion regional tax office building, the property is located just moments from the City Hall and many of Hamburg’s most recognisable landmarks. The area blends old-world architecture with…
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Munich Christmas Markets Travel Guide: Experience Bavaria’s Winter Magic
Read on to learn about my recent weekend enjoying Munich’s Christmas markets. Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt: Standing in Marienplatz, surrounded by the Gothic facades of the City Hall, the square resembled a fairytale with its dozens of wooden huts bedecked with twinkling fairy lights. This is Munich’s oldest and most traditional market — and should definitely be a…
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Motel One, Hamburg Airport Review
Hotel Review Motel One is a design hotel chain, founded in Germany and to be found throughout Europe with one hotel in New York City. Don’t let the name ‘motel’ put you off as the chain is far removed from the motel concept offering affordable, stylish hotel accommodation. Location: Motel One Hamburg Airport is situated…
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Park Hotel Post, Freiburg, Germany Review
Hotel Review Park Hotel Post is a four star hotel located in a beautiful old building on the edge of Freiburg’s old town. Location: Freiburg is a university town and popular tourist destination on the western edge of the Black Forest in south west Germany, lying close to the Rhine river in the state of…
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How to spend a day in Bremerhaven, Germany
Bremerhaven is situated on the North Sea coast of Germany, a short rail journey from Bremen. Maritime history combined with historical sights makes for a worthwhile day trip. The town was originally a sea port for the Hanseatic city of Bremen but soon grew to become a city in its own right as a major…
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Top things to see and do in Bremen, Germany
About: The city of Bremen is situated in north west Germany lying approximately 120 km south west of Hamburg. Its location on the Weser River enabled the city to be a key post in the Hanseatic League. The League was a group of trading guilds that existed during the 13th to 17th centuries. Its purpose…
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Hotel Scandic Hamburg Emporio, Germany Review
Hotel Review Location: This large, modern hotel is one of the tallest in Hamburg and is located in the city enter close to the Gänsemarkt U-Bahn station. It’s also a short 800m walk from Jungfernstieg on the banks of the Alster and one of my favourite parts of the city. Arrival and check-in: I arrived…
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Hotel Hirschen, Schluchsee, Black Forest Germany Review
Hotel Review Location: Hotel Hirschen is located in a small village a five minute drive (3 km) from the charming lakeside resort of Schluchsee in the scenic Black Forest. The hotel is an ideal base for hiking, cycling and cross-country ski holidays being just 15 km from the Feldberg mountain and a 40 minute drive…
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Caracalla Spa, Baden-Baden: A Complete Guide to Germany’s Famous Thermal Baths
We were blessed with sunshine once again on our final day in south west Germany and what better way to end our trip than with a visit to the stunning Caracalla Spa in the centre of Baden-Baden. The town’s Roman Baths date all the way back to the first century when the Roman emperor Caracalla…
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A Scenic Walk Through Baden-Baden, Germany: Culture, Parks & Architecture
After sleeping soundly at our hotel in Gutach, we tucked into a delicious breakfast spread served to our table at Gasthof Hirsch. With freshly baked croissants, eggs, cold cuts of meat, fruit and cheese to tempt us, we definitely overindulged setting us up for the day ahead. Back in the car, it was just an…
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Exploring Triberg Waterfalls and the Black Forest Open-Air Museum in Gutach
After starting the day with a delicious buffet breakfast at the characterful Hotel Hirschen which included ham, eggs, cheese, fresh fruit and rye bread we were ready to load up the car and continue our road trip through the Black Forest. Our first stop of the day was the town of Triberg, famous for its…
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Top Things to Do in Freiburg and the Hochschwarzwald, Germany
After a good night’s sleep we started the day with a delicious buffet breakfast at the Park Hotel Post setting us up nicely for the day ahead. Our morning began with a stroll over to the cobbled Münsterplatz (main square) where a large market was already underway. The market takes place each morning with the…
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A Day in Freiburg: Exploring the Heart of the Black Forest
We took an early morning flight from London Heathrow to Basel airport, officially referred to as Euro Airport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. The airport lies in France on the south western edge of the Black Forest, close to the borders with Switzerland and Germany. Passengers are able to depart from either the Swiss or French side…
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A Day in Hamburg: Explore Chocoversum and Miniatur Wunderland
There were more foodie treats in store for us to experience during our Hamburg city break with a morning visit to Chocoversum, the city’s chocolate museum. It’s located in the Kontorhaus district with the nearest U-Bahn station being Meßberg on the U1 Line. We joined one of their 90 minute chocolate tours which are offered…
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Hamburg’s Best Eats: A Culinary Tour Guide for Visitors
After a good night’s sleep in my lovely room at the Scandic Hamburg Emporio I enjoyed breakfast along the corridor in the hotel’s ‘Living Room’ which is for the exclusive use of guests staying on the upper two floors of the hotel. Here I enjoyed a selection of cold cuts of meat, mackerel and smoked salmon…
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