For the best in Germany accommodation, enjoy luxury from USD$49.00 at the Art Fabrik & Hotel Wuppertal, located at Art Fabrik Hotel Bockmuehle 16-24 D - 42289 Wuppertal.

International standard rooms with service is available from USD$55.00 at the Hotel Hoppegarten Berlin, which can be found at Köpenicker Strasse 1 15366 Berlin Hoppegarten.

For travellers seeking a balance of comfort and value for money, accommodation starts at USD$21.00 for a room at the Ruhrstadt Hostel & Hotel Bottrop, conveniently situated at Gungstr. 3 46240 Bottrop Germany.

And for just USD$17.00, discerning visitors looking for budget accommodation can base themselves at the Amstel House Hostel Berlin which is located at Amstel House Hostel Berlin Waldenserstrasse 31 10551 Berlin.

Lastly, for the family or group travellers you may prefer a Germany apartment, starting from USD$75.00 at the Apartment Hotel Hamburg Hamm, Borstelmannsweg 133 Hamburg 20537.

Germany in review

Germany is full of surprises and it is difficult to know where to start in this treasure trove of landscapes, traditions, art and culture, architectural styles and culinary experiences. Breathe the sea air of the Baltic, visit the fairytale castles of the Bavarian Plains, hike through the Black Forest's pine carpeted woodlands or stay in a chalet style hotel in the Alpine meadows.

Germany shares its borders with a number of countries and their influence is suggested in its cities, each of which displays individual qualities. Contrasts in the people, lifestyle and traditions are evident; even the cuisine embraces it own specialities from region to region.

Travelling the country you will find captivating medieval villages and traditional wine villages, castles, palaces and fortresses that are part of Germany's romance and enchantment. Don't miss a visit to Trier, the 2000 year old Roman city and Aachen dating as far back as Charlemagne in 768 AD.

- From our editor V.White – United Kingdom