Germany

Germany. If you’re one of those people who wouldn’t settle for anything but a luxury vacation, perhaps you should consider touring Germany. Germany is popularly known as the land of poets and thinkers. The architecture seen in most of its cities are spell binding. The picturesque landscapes scattered over the country simply adds to the experience of a truly unforgettable luxury vacation. The serene hills, the majestic peaks that crown the ranges of the Alps, simply put, it is nature at its best. If you’re interested in the country’s history, well, Germany puts the “story” in history. The colorful stories about its ancient palaces and castles and the adventurous tales are simply mesmerizing

Climate
Germany is geographically located in the northern latitude, a bit closer to the Arctic Circle. It is interesting to note that Germany never experiences very cold winters or hot summers. The country is subject to variation in temperature, which is characterized by the location of the different cities. In summers, the temperature is in the mid 60?s F, while in the winter the average countrywide temperatures range from the low to mid 30's.

Attractions
There are castles all over Germany and these castles are well preserved by the people of Germany. All of them are unique and tell their own stories. Many of these castles even accommodate full-fledged restaurants. Some of the palaces in Northern Germany include the Granitz Hunting Castle built somewhere between 1837 and 1851 and the Schwerin Castle which is a popular historical landmark in Europe constructed between the years 1845 and 1857. The castle also flaunts a popular museum that displays sculptures, paintings, artifacts, etc. In South Germany, the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg is unique. The peculiarity of this castle is that it dates back to the Middle Ages, i.e., between 1050 to somewhere around 1571. This castle is known to have sheltered several Roman emperors during their reign. This castle is also well known for its enormous banquet halls and the concert rooms.

Things to do:

Shopping – The existence of so many castles and the natural serene beauty does not mean that Germany is only for sight seeing. It is also a shopper’s paradise. There are more than 400 shopping malls all over the country, beautiful open-air restaurants and cafes. Some of the many brands, especially the in-house ones such as BOSS, Adidas, Faber-Castell, etc. make any shopper’s dream come true.

Food and Wine –What’s a luxury vacation without a perfect blend of food and wine! A perfect German meal is said to hold the body and soul together. There are over 300 kinds of bread, over 5000 types of beer and the ever-popular sausages combined with your favorite mustard sauce.

Theme parks – If you want to have the time of your life, then visiting an amusement park is exactly what you need. You can choose your ride on some of the world’s best roller coasters or a soaring carousel giving you the bird’s eye view of the seacoast. If you’re visiting Germany for your luxury travel, you cannot possibly miss out on the Movie Park Germany. It is just like a little bit of Hollywood in Germany!

Music –Germany is certainly not left behind when it comes to rock concerts and other musical fests. So, don’t be surprised when you are touring Munich if you stumble across a rock concert by U2 or one celebrating rap, the blues, rock, pop, soul, jazz or even Latin music. The number of pubs, bars and exclusive clubs in Berlin and Munich are truly enthralling.

Staying in Germany
The lodging choices available to the tourists are many and reasonable. There are youth hostels, tourist inns, hotels, bed and breakfast accommodations, etc. The bed and breakfast accommodations are very pocket friendly and therefore, a cheap alternative to luxury resorts. The youth hostels in Germany are abundant with nearly 550. If you’re looking for a bit of splendor then opt for a luxury world cruise, that very well may have a scheduled stop from the North Sea or Baltic Sea. No wonder Germany is called the land of a thousand possibilities.