Sparkling lights and the scent of cookies – getting into the Christmas spirit on holiday
The first strings of Christmas lights are hanging in the windows, the smell of cookies is drifting from the kitchen and the Advent calendars are ready to be packed – we are slowly getting into the Christmas spirit! Christmas preparations are also already underway at our partner hotels. Today we want to show you what our hoteliers have come up with and where you can spend some romantic time together.
Romantic Christmas market with lake view
A visit to Landgut Stober in Havelland is always worthwhile, but those who make it to the organic hotel on 8 December can enjoy the 12th traditional Advent market! Enjoy fresh salmon, which is cooked at the open fire, listen to Christmas stories, sample delicacies from the country estate kitchen, browse handicrafts or excitedly wait for Santa Claus to visit – the Advent market enchants the whole family. Spend a relaxing pre-Christmas weekend and enjoy the magnificent view of Lake Groß Behnitz and Brandenburg's oldest plane trees.
Christmas in the Black Forest
Traveling over the Christmas holidays? Of course! Visit, for example, the snow-covered Black Forest around Bad Herrenalb. Whether sledding or snowshoeing, here you can be sporty as you like. However, relaxation and reflection shouldn't be neglected – luckily the SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA has the perfect Christmas offer: On Christmas Eve allow yourself to be spoiled with a festive 4-course menu, including wines and musical accompaniment. Enjoy delicacies from the kitchen over the Christmas public holidays, with the option of vegetarian or vegan on request. And of course, you can also relax in the 850 m² SPA area with mineral thermal swimming pool and saunas.
DIY Gifts from the Allgäu Mountains
Stressed out by everything that still needs to be done this year? Then escape everyday life to the airy heights of the Allgäu Mountains! At the HUBERTUS unplugged you can enjoy a break for both body and soul – and take part in one of the natural cosmetics workshops. Here you will learn how to make your own deodorant, lip balm, body scrub, bath additives and much more – gift them to yourself or share them with your loved ones. The "Zero Waste" workshop, where you can make beeswax cloths, will have a lasting effect. If you're looking for a gift from the kitchen, you'll also find it in the Allgäu Mountains: Ayurvedic chef Gabriel Simon regularly produces chutneys and pralines himself in workshops with guests – which are also great under the Christmas tree.
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Two years ago our editor Hanna visited the OCÉANO Hotel Health Spa on Tenerife and a lot has changed there since then – we show you what changes await you in our blog post.
Climate change affects us all. We have spoken to our partners around the world about how they are feeling the effects of climate change – and show you what they are doing about it.
Our editor Anke visited the organic family hotel Gut Nisdorf with her family. Her conclusion: delicious food, happy children, time with the partner – pure relaxation!
There are so many great charities, projects, and associations that advocate for animals, the environment and people. We'd like to introduce you to a few organisations that work with our hotel partners around the world.
Plastic Rebels and Ocean Children: We talked to Ozeankind e.V. founder Marina about her project and her commitment.
(Picture: Ozeankind e.V.)
We love Christmas – and we really love having a Christmas tree. But how can we reconcile a Christmas tree with our ecological conscience? We have the answers.
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The Zeavola Resort on Phi Phi Island has just won three awards! Two in Responsible Tourism and one for its exceptional honeymoon offerings. Congratulations!
Click here for more information about the awards
The Keemala on Phuket also has a reason for celebration: The resort is delighted to be awarded Regional Winner for Luxury Eco Resort at the 2019 World Luxury Hotel Awards. This latest achievement is a testament to Keemala’s commitment to the sustainability of the environment while maintaining the highest standard of luxury for guests.
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„Today, the challenge is to be a ‘good’ tourist. And as we try to travel to places without making a negative impact, destinations are becoming emboldened to speak openly about which kinds of travelers are welcome – and which are not.”
Read the whole article at CNN Travel
As deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon has hit the highest annual level in a decade, we recommend this Guardian Article about river communities, activists and academics who are meeting in the heart of the rainforest to fight for the planet’s future.
‘Climate strike’ named 2019 word of the year by Collins Dictionary.