According to a survey by the Bavarian Tourism Centre, 58% of Germans agree: travel is the ultimate key to relaxation and unwinding - because, let’s face it, you can’t just hit "pause" on everyday life! Other popular reasons to pack your bags include the desire for unique experiences, spending time with family, and soaking in that fresh feeling of freedom. Over three-quarters of respondents admit they can’t resist sightseeing - and it’s the perfect excuse for all those vacation selfies!

Glide your way through Europe and discover the magic of ice-skating this winter. From festively lit city squares to snowy rooftop scenes, we've listed five beautiful ice-skating locations with cinematic backdrops across Europe. 

Aside from boasting a lively nightlife, hipster art scene, facinating history, and restaurants representing every cuisine in the world, Germany spoils travelers with some of the best shopping in Europe. From the lively atmosphere of Frankfurt's Zeil, to the ultimate elegance of Wiesbaden's Wilhelmstraße and vibrancy of Munich's Sendlinger Straße, shop until you drop with our top 5 shopping destinations in Germany. 

If there's a silver lining to the pandemic it's perhaps the blurring of boundaries between business and leisure trips. These days, if you have a computer, WI-FI and willpower, you can really work from anywhere in the world. So, if you're thinking of changing your working environment and exploring a new city, then we have the perfect hotel for you.

GERMANY: Frankfurt has been ranked as one of the 10 most liveable metropolises in Europe and the best in Germany by The Economist, but here's why you should holiday there!