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There is a lot to say about Berlin. Saturated in centuries of history, the streets bustle with every walk of life, and- of course- it is a total Mecca for nightlife. The German capital is an unparalleled experience of culture, heritage, and adventure that have inspired the hearts of many across the world and across… View Article
May 25 Football is big business in Germany. The Bundesliga is one of the top three national football leagues in Europe and commands the highest attendance figures in the world. As Germany’s performance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup proves, the country has some of the best young players on the planet, and the DFB… View Article
Berlin nightlife is the stuff of legend. Sexy new bars and clubs have enriched the old mix of beer halls and burlesque, and you’ll find the drinks keep flowing way past the small hours, with the German capital notorious for having some of the latest starts to their evenings around. The coolest bars are in… View Article
LATE NOVEMBER – CHRISTMAS EVE, ANNUALLY Only the flintiest of hearts could resist the charms of a German Christmas market, and needless to say, Berlin boasts some of the best. Around 60 markets pop up at the end of November and the rosy-cheeked crowds come flocking. Germany has a rich history of Christmas markets… View Article
WHEN BEST TO GO The best time to visit Berlin is from late spring to early autumn. May, June, September and October are ideal months as the weather is relatively warm and the tourist crowds are smaller. Berlin is known for its sudden rain showers throughout the year and winter gets cold and snowy. LANGUAGE… View Article
JUNE 28, 2015 Every summer, the prestigious Berlin Philharmonic performs an open air concert at the Waldbühne, a unique forest amphitheatre on the outskirts of the city. Translating as the ‘forest stage’, the Waldbühne was modelled on the ancient Greek Theater of Epidaurus (3rd Century BC) and is one of Europe’s biggest and most… View Article
Berlin, Germany—reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine The iconic Hasselblad H4D-40 Ferrari Limited Edition camera has been nominated for the German Design Award ahead of the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances. A true masterpiece, the $27,122 will be exhibited at the Berlin show – the biggest… View Article
JUNE 22, 2013 Every summer, the prestigious Berlin Philharmonic performs an open air concert at the Waldbühne, a unique forest amphitheatre on the outskirts of the city. Translating as the ‘forest stage’, the Waldbühne was modelled on the ancient Greek Theater of Epidaurus (3rd Century BC) and is one of Europe’s biggest and most… View Article
JUNE 1, 2013 Football is big business in Germany. The Bundesliga is one of the top three national football leagues in Europe and commands the highest attendance figures in the world. As Germany’s performance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup proves, the country has some of the best young players on the planet, and the… View Article
New York, New York – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine Northern Germany’s top chefs in Berlin and Hamburg continue to rack up Michelin stars, firmly establishing the two cities at the top of the country’s gourmet food chain. Their young, inventive and creative chefs have solidified the trend toward a modernized,… View Article
Berlin, Germany — Dubai has made its mark in the travel and tourism industry by creating bigger than life projects. From islands in the sea in the shape of palm leaves and a series of islands set out to appear as a map of the world when seen from the air Dubai often leaves visitors… View Article
Berlin, Germany — A new luxury helicopter service catering to high-end travelers in Mauritius is set to launch in the next several months. The announcement was made here at ITB, the largest travel fair in the world. According to Philippe Hitie, Managing Director of Summertimes, an inbound travel company, Helitimes will feature two six passenger… View Article
In 2009, the city of Berlin will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Wall. The construction of the Berlin Wall began on August 13, 1961 – from then on, it was the very symbol not only of a divided city but also of a divided German nation and of the Cold… View Article
Metzingen – For the sixth year in succession HUGO BOSS will be an official co-sponsor of the Berlin International Film Festival, which is being held from February 5 – 15 this year. “Being an established partner to the event now, we are delighted at its increasing success and the growing international recognition it is receiving…. View Article
Berlin, London & Beverly Hills, CA, – Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) today announced that it has entered into a management agreement with Primrose Capital (UK) Ltd, to open the first new build Waldorf Astoria hotel in Europe. The Waldorf Astoria Berlin in Germany is anticipated to open towards the end of 2011 and will feature… View Article
Berlin – The Guide Michelin awarded its Michelin Stars to three restaurants at the Adlon Hotel in Berlin: the classic French Gourmet Restaurant Lorenz Adlon, the Restaurant MA Tim Raue, which provides Chinese cuisine, and the Restaurant Gabriele, the Italian living room of Berlin. The Gourmet Restaurant Lorenz Adlon at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin… View Article
We asked Berlin’s top concierges to share their personal recommendations for the perfect day in the city ANNE RABER Head concierge, Hotel De Rome +49 (0) 30 46 06 09 0 www.hotelderome.com After a sumptuous breakfast at the Hotel de Rome, rent bikes and visit the organic market at Kollwitzplatz. Walk along the fashionable Kastanienallee… View Article
Elite Traveler has selected the most exclusive VIP experiences FLOATPLANE LUNCH FLIGHT Taking off and landing on water, a floatplane is one of the most thrilling and graceful ways to fly. Starting on the Spree River near the city center, Air Service Berlin will welcome you with a flute of Gosset champagne by the… View Article
GLOBEGROUND BERLIN Berlin Tegel and Berlin Schönefeld are the capital’s two main airports and GlobeGround is the largest private jet handling team at both. They offer a complete ground-handling service package, with state-of-the-art equipment certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. The package includes baggage handling, limousine hire, hotel reservation, guided city tours, and personal… View Article
Don’t miss out on Berlin’s wealth of attractions and adventures HOTEL ADLON KEMPINSKI During its hundred year history, the Adlon has weathered some pretty major storms and has always emerged with its dignity intact. Kaiser Wilhelm II was the hotel’s first guest, and since then a pantheon of well-known heads has rested on its… View Article
Since the Iron Curtain fell in 1989, no city in Europe has come alive like Berlin. When the Berlin Wall was demolished, the capital was united for the first time in decades and its people were determined to start afresh. Handsome new buildings sprung from the rubble, dour grey concrete got a lick of paint,… View Article
While consumer goods were scarce under communism, today business is booming in the old Soviet sector. Friedrichstrasse is the main retail street in East Berlin and for international fashion it now rivals West Berlin’s great Kurfürstendamm. Berlin also has many upand- coming fashion designers of its own, and visitors keen for an original or one-off… View Article
Be transported to another world of relaxation and beauty with our top therapists and spas Visiting Berlin? See ALTO for a full selection of things to do in Berlin. Spa de Rome Treatments and facilities: Housed in a peaceful sanctum beneath a former bank, there are few spas more characterful. What was once a gargantuan… View Article
Whether a sumptuous bed, a spectacular view or service beyond compare – choose from our stunning selection of hotels HOTEL ADLON KEMPINSKI Queen Elizabeth II stayed at the Adlon on her last trip to Berlin, and her name joins an impressive list of guests to tread the carpets here. Overlooking the Brandenburg Gate and Berlin’s… View Article
