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Hot new Swiss hotel openings
Just in time for the first eager skiers to arrive in the Swiss mountains, a host of great properties will open their doors and welcome guests.One of them is The Chedi in Andermatt opening in […]
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Visit the Goethe-Schiller-Monument in San Francisco
This statue in San Francisco, placed in the Golden Gate Park, is indeed an exact copy of the original monument that has stood on the Theaterplatz in Weimar since 1857. Not only that, like the original, […]
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Discover the Valais in the Heart of the Alps
This region nestling at the heart of the Alps is characterised by a spectacular natural setting and unique scenery with 47 peaks higher than 4,000 m including the world famous Matterhorn. It enjoys a sunny […]
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Enjoy One Night in a Historic Beer Barrel
Ever wanted to sleep in an original beer barrel? In the theme-hotel “Landhotel Hof Beverland” in Ostbevern/Germany you have the chance! The barrel is from the 19th Century and was in use until about 1995. […]
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Youth HotSpots in Germany – Share the Moment
Germany has become an increasingly popular destination for young people over the past few years. That is why the worldwide sales and marketing activities of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) are focusing on youth […]
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Johann Sebastian Bach Festival in Luther-Country
Love Bach? Love classical concerts? Then Germany is the place to be in March or April. Not just any part of Germany, but the region where Johann Sebastian Bach (picture) spent most of his life: […]
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Wagner’s Childhood in Leipzig
World famous composer Richard Wagner was born on May 22, 1813 in Leipzig as the ninth child of the Wagner family. Although the family moved to Dresden only three years later, his influence has continued to shape […]
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Dresden: Opening of the new Hall of the Giants
It is exactly 460 years since the Riesensaal [Hall of the Giants] built on a monumental scale, came into being. The Riesensaal, which dominated the Residenzschloss in its role as the principal hall, takes its […]
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Hamburg presents new tourism highlights and openings
Visitors to Germany’s second largest city will find new sightseeing and hotel choices, a unique culinary culture, and two world-class art exhibitions. Known for Beatles history, the trendy HafenCity district, a busy port and elegant […]
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Natural Selection: Great winter destinations in Europe
The “Best of the Alps” regions live up to expectations. By Elyse Glickman Once upon a time there were two mutually exclusive groups of savvy Europe-bound travelers. One preferred metropolitan destinations such as Munich, Zurich […]