A good 55 kilometres east of Italy's capital Rome, on the A1 autostrada, lies the town of Valmontone with its more than 15,000 inhabitants. The mighty Palazzo Doria Pamphilj with its 365 rooms dominates the townscape from afar. It was built in 1654-1670

The Efteling Bosrijk holiday park has been a 10-minute walk from the Efteling for several years. Spaciously laid out in the open countryside, guests can choose from group accommodation, holiday rooms and family rooms. For your comfort, there is even an

The SEA LIFE Oberhausen is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows animals in a classic setting.

The Easter market has its origins in the Napoleonic era, when Mutterstadt was the cantonal capital, and today takes place as an amusement market from Easter Saturday to the Tuesday after Easter on the Messplatz.

(Source: City of Mutterstadt)

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This is the first of SeaWorld Parks. It was opened back in 1964 and started with the idea of opening an underwater restaurant. Unfortunately this plan could not be realized. So the park became a theme park with 17 attractions, 6 of which are roller

Spectacular attractions complemented by real classics. Welcome to the Schweinfurt Folk Festival. Plus varied live music in the festival tents every day.

Opening day - Brilliant fireworks approx. 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday - family afternoon with reduced prices

The Foire de Printemps in Colmar is the first major fair highlight of the year in Alsace, bringing life and colour back to the heart of the city after the winter break. Unlike many other large-scale events, it does not take place on a remote exhibition

The 3-star Hotel La Cité Suspendue, just a few minutes' walk from Parc Astérix, transports you to the world of the Gauls. The hotel offers 150 air-conditioned rooms, which can comfortably accommodate up to five people and have been lovingly designed and

One of the most beautiful spring festivals along the banks of the Main takes place in Rüsselsheim every year. Once again this year, you can expect a great programme with something for all ages.

A wide range of food and drink is on offer to cater for all

On 147 hectares, this park offers visitors ca. 50 attractions, 14 of which are roller coasters alone. The park is one of 12 theme parks managed by the Cedar Fair Group. The most famous attraction of the park was the meanwhile demolished wooden roller