City Travel Guide: Berlin
Berlin stands out among European cities as it is the only one to have ever (quite literally) been divided in half with a very unique culture on each side. Berlin for many represents one of the most politically important cities of the last century, firstly thanks to World Wars 1 and 2 and secondly to the Cold War and the infamous Berlin wall that formed the frontier divide between the USSR and the USA.
Since the fall of the wall in 1989 Berlin has become one of the most culturally rich cities in Western Europe with its curious mix of history and modernisation and a unique culture. With that in mind we’ve decided to put together a list of the highlights of Berlin for you. So grab yourself single trip travel insurance, a cheap flight and a cheap hotel or hostel and get going. Read more…
Europe’s Bargain Spa Holidays
Bargain spas are pivotal experiences for those who fancy turning their European holiday into an opportunity for wellness and rejuvenation. These days, booking spa holidays is easy due to the wide availability of flight deals to European Spa destinations. So, the key is finding the destination that meets your expectations and then of course the best flights as to ensure you have a relaxing holiday from the start.
Each European bargain spa offers a unique experience for individuals that need to relax and unwind. Many are situated in idyllic locations, surrounded by scenic mountains, hot springs, and plenty of outdoor recreational activity. Bargain spas are also place a heavy focus around providing the best accommodation for those wanting to experience their holiday to the fullest. Some of the most popular places to experience a European bargain spa holiday include Spain, France, Germany, and Slovakia. Read more…
Top 10 Budget European Destinations for 2011
This is the time to begin planning your summer holidays. But this year, many are rethinking the traditional holidays abroad because of shrinking budgets. If you’d still like to go away in 2011 but you’re afraid you won’t be able to afford it, here are the top 10 budget destinations according to industry surveys.
10. Lisbon, Portugal
There are only two other cities in Europe with cheaper average hotel rates for five-star properties. In Lisbon you can expect to pay roughly €107 per night for real luxury. Best of all, one-way flights from the UK can be had for as little as €35.
9. Dublin, Ireland
First of all, Ireland’s exchange rates are 7% better going into this tourist season. But hotel rates are also down almost 7% since late 2009. Read more…
Great places to visit in Germany
Germany as a country is a great advert for strong traditions, strong values and a rich history. Its diversity and vast range of stunning places to visit has meant that tourists from all over the globe enjoy getting to know what the country is all about. You will be hard pressed to find another country in the world that offers such magnificence and as much diversity as this. If you want to experience new things, have fun and chill out then this is the place for you. Equally if you want to visit vibrant cities with amazing architecture, a great shopping scene and exciting nightlife, you’ve also hit the jackpot.
Cologne Cathedral is a big tourist pull for the country and it is not hard to see why. The magnificence of the 600 year old gothic-style cathedral is an awesome sight and is one of the country’s most famous landmarks. Read more…
Berlin Tourism Supports Direct Flights from India
At a press conference held in Mumbai and organized by German National Tourist Office (GNTO) together with their Indian counterparts, Berlin Tourism announced its plans to introduce direct flights between Mumbai and Berlin. To do so Berlin Tourism is currently talking to major airlines such as Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Air India and Lufthansa, in an attempt to convince them to operate the flights from the new Berlin International Airport which will be opened in 2012. Read more…
By Popular Demand: Hitler Exhibition in Berlin Extended
The first postwar exhibition inspired by Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler organized in Germany has been so popular that it has been extended by three weeks until February 27, said representatives of the museum hosting it, the German Historical Museum (DHM). In the three months it has been opened, the “Hitler and the Germans” exhibition in Berlin attracted over 170,000 visitors. The Hitler exhibition explores the links between German society and Hitler’s rise to power in 1933.
“There has been great interest among Germans and also international tourists,” museum spokesman Rudolf Trabold said. “There have been lots of visitors from all over Europe.”
Given the topic of the exhibition, the German legacy under the Nazis which included World War II and the Holocaust, the museum was pleasantly surprised by the visitor turnout. The exhibition raised concernes among the German media, as they feared it could prove popular among neo-Nazis who idolize Hitler, but so far no problems have been reported. Read more…
Artworks missing since WWII unveiled in Berlin museum
An exhibition of works that have been missing since World War II is the main attraction of a German museum – the Alte Nationalgalerie. One of the top attraction of the exhibition is a painting of the Florence skyline that hung in Hitler’s apartment in Berlin throughout World War II.
18 works returned to the Alte Nationalgalerie over the past decade, after half a century since they had been removed from their premises, are the core of this exhibition that peeks the interest of art and history lovers alike.
The exhibition also features documents that show the ordeal these works have gone through over years of improper storage in flak towers, salt mines and water-soaked cellars. Read more…
