We're all about travel to Germany, Austria & Switzerland
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We're all about travel to Germany, Austria & Switzerland
Germany's Dynamic CapitalWhether it is one of Europe’s great travel destinations probably depends how you define that term. Though it may lack Rome’s antiquities, London’s sophistication, and the romance of Paris, no other European city can match its risk-taking, cutting-edge style, its extraordinary contemporary architecture, or its ability to get the visitor in touch with some of the 20th century’s most significant events. Of course, we are talking about Berlin, a town that has undergone the municipal equivalent of a face-lift, tummy-tuck, liposuction and multiple organ transplants. It seems only yesterday that it was two cities, one dispirited and crumbling, the other vital and lively but hemmed in by concrete, barbed wire, and armed watchtowers. Traces of the divided city can still be found, but they are fast disappearing. Berlin is a city of cultural as well as urban renewal, with frequent openings of new and restored museums, monuments, and institutions. A prime example opened in 2006: the spectacular, glass-canopied, multilevel Lehrter Bahnhof, said to be Europe’s largest transportation hub, able to handle nearly a quarter of a million passengers daily. Another fairly recent addition to the long list of Berlin must-see destinations is the haunting Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a short distance from the Brandenburg Gate. Berlin is also a place of vast parks and waterways, nonstop nightlife, Germany’s best shopping, and the finest and most varied cuisine of any city in the Germanic world. Best of all, its hotels and restaurants are priced lower than any major city in western Europe. |
Frankfurt Airport Ground Personnel on Strike this WeekAirport is operating at 80% capacity and a return to work is expected this weekend, but more work stoppages are expected. |
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The February 2012 Issue of GemütlichkeitRead excerpts from the latest issue of The Travel Letter for Germany, Austria & Switzerland. |
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Two Northern German Cities Each Add a Pair of Two-Star Restaurants to their Impressive List of Star-Studded EateriesNorthern Germany's top chefs in Berlin and Hamburg continue to rack up Michelin stars, firmly establishing the two cities at the top of the country's gourmet food chain. Their young, inventive and creative chefs have solidified the trend toward a modernized, German cuisine with local recipes and strong regional influences. |
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Winter Tire UpdateFrom November 1 through March 31, winter tires (tyres) are now mandatory with two rental car companies in Germany, Europcar and Avis. |
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Finding Good, Cheap HotelsWith the recent drop in the dollar, it appears it's time to roll-out the cost cutting strategies for Europe-bound travelers. |
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Dollars to EurosAfter “where should we stay in xyz?,” the question we hear most is how best to change dollars into foreign currency, mainly euros. |
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Best Air Ticket OptionWhy purchasing air tickets through a travel professional may be a better deal than buying online or directly from an airline. |
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Special 21-Issue Offer on Gemütlichkeit, The Travel Letter for Germany, Austria & SwitzerlandIf Gemütlichkeit doesn't save you more than the $49 subscription price, we'll refund your money in full. |
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Free DownloadSpecial Car Rental Report: “What You Should Know About Renting a Car in Europe in 2012” |
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