For the best in Germany accommodation, enjoy luxury from USD$50.00 at the five-star Art Fabrik & Hotel Wuppertal, located at Art Fabrik Hotel Bockmuehle 16-24 D - 42289 Wuppertal.

International standard rooms with four-star service is available from USD$51.00 at the Friedberger Warte Hotel Frankfurt, which can be found at Homburger Landstrasse 4 Frankfurt Am Main 60389.

For travellers seeking a balance of comfort and value for money, three-star 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 two-star Amstel House Hostel Berlin which is located at Amstel House Hostel Berlin Waldenserstrasse 31 10551 Berlin.

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