Right next to Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Island of Adventure opened in 1999. Here you can experience a voyage of discovery by visiting 7 theme islands. The seventh theme island, "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter", was added in 2010. But

In the North Rhine-Westphalian town of Arnsberg-Hüsten in the Hochsauerland district, the Hüstner Kirmes takes place every year on the weekend around the 2nd Sunday in September on the Riggenweide. Around 300,000 visitors flock to the streets and

At approximately 793 meters long, Walton Pier in Walton-on-the-Naze (Essex) is the third-longest pier in the UK. It is a historic tourist destination that has undergone extensive modernization in recent years and is now one of the largest covered leisure

Mainz-Kastel Zoo is a popular destination for families, nature lovers and children in the Mainz-Kastel district of Wiesbaden. Nestled in the idyllic Petersberg biotope, the park offers a natural environment with a diverse range of animals, including

In 1937 the Straubing zoo opened on an area of 18 hectares. Over 200 animal species live here in several facilities and animal houses. The Straubing zoo takes part in conservation breeding programs and stocks Bali starlings, bison and African penguins.

Warburg Oktoberfest is a large traditional folk festival that transforms the Hanseatic city of Warburg into a festival mile every year. The nine-day event is known for its successful mix of fairground, market and traditional folk festival elements.

The Milky Way Adventure Park is located in Bideford in the county of Devon in the south-west of the UK, around 42 miles (approx. 68 km) from Exeter. On the 30,000 square metre site of the theme park, you will find a wide variety of attractions such as

In the Bavarian city of Augsburg, one of the oldest cities in Germany, you will find Augsburg Zoo, which was opened in 1937 as the "Park of the German Animal World" and later renamed. Around 1230 animals from over 240 species live here on an area of 20

The Easter fair in Hagen takes place on Otto-Ackermann-Platz.

Important dates:

Wednesday = Family day with heavily discounted ticket prices at all shops

Friday = ‘Höing in Flammen’ fireworks display at 21:00

Second Saturday = Lady Time - from 18:00 Ladies

Midlothian Snowsports Centre, often known as Hillend Ski Centre, is the largest man-made ski centre in the UK. It is located near Edinburgh, in the Midlothian region to be precise, and offers skiing opportunities all year round, regardless of the season