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The Tiny Hotel – idyllic accommodation with its own farm

Tiny Hotel, Fasten Ur Seatbelts, Netherlands, Nistelrode

The Tiny Hotel impresses with its rural location just two kilometres from Nistelrode. The location in the middle of nature allows guests to experience pure relaxation. The forest surrounding the accommodation is perfect for long walks. The farm belonging to the Tiny Hotel with its many animals is particularly beautiful. Guests can stroke the animals, enter their enclosures or help look after them. The chickens provide fresh eggs every morning. The Tiny Hotel is a memorable experience, especially for children.

Tips for leisure activities

To get to the town of Nistelrode, a short journey by car is all it takes. Just a five-minute drive away are lovely cafés, a large, inviting shopping centre for errands and shopping and good restaurants. The cities of Nijmegen, Den Bosch and Eindhoven are only 30 minutes away by car. They are ideal for an exciting day trip. The staff at the Tiny Hotel are happy to provide their guests with carefully selected tips for visiting the cities.

A visit to the Vorstenbosch alpaca farm, which is just a few minutes’ drive south of the Tiny Hotel, is well worthwhile. Admission is free and it is a great experience, especially with children. The gentle alpacas can be fed and stroked. For a more active experience, guests can book a walk with the alpacas through the De Maashorst nature reserve. Each participant is given their own alpaca to accompany them through the marvellous landscape.

Tiny Hotel

The Tiny Hotel offers two different types of accommodation: the Sheep House and the Farm House. Both are surrounded by greenery. The quiet location guarantees relaxation. Children travelling with you can play right outside the accommodation houses and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings together with their parents.

The Farm House is suitable for up to four people and is decorated in warm colours. Many wooden elements blend in with the natural surroundings and create a cosy atmosphere. As the entrance area is separated from the living room, the Farm House has a cosy character. The fully equipped kitchen invites you to cook together and the large dining table is perfect for eating together, playing games or enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. When guests step onto the terrace, they are surrounded by nature. Every now and then, animals walk past and can be seen grazing in the meadow. As the accommodation has underfloor heating, the Farm House is equally suitable for the summer and winter months. In the outdoor area, guests can make their own campfire and relax in the hot tub under the stars.

Relaxation close to nature is guaranteed at the Tiny Hotel. Children get their money’s worth thanks to the proximity to the many animals and will never be bored. Nearby towns invite you to go on excursions and make it possible to organise a great day out within a short distance. The Tiny Hotel is recommended for nature lovers looking for fun activities to round off a relaxing holiday.

Hotel Bachmair Weissach: Family holiday at Lake Tegernsee

Bachmair Weissach, Tegernsee, Fasten Ur Seatbelts, Hotel Bachmair Weissach

The Spa & Resort Bachmair Weissach is located on the beautiful Tegernsee and is ideal for all families looking for a relaxing time out together. Due to the great location near the lake, guests can swim in Lake Tegernsee during the summer months and take advantage of its water sports facilities. Dog owners can bring their four-legged friends, as not only the resort but also its surroundings are extremely dog-friendly. Everyone will find the peace and quiet they need here to switch off and regenerate body and mind.

Living in style at Lake Tegernsee

The Spa & Resort Bachmair Weissach attaches great importance to regionality, which is also reflected in the design of the rooms. Materials such as reed linen were used to keep the interior as natural as possible. In soft shades, all rooms are bright, minimalist and modern, but are refined by traditional Tegernsee design. The clubhouses directly on the lakeside are particularly exclusive. With a great deal of privacy and comfort, guests can relax wonderfully while enjoying the lakeside sauna in winter and the adjacent lido in summer.

Culinary delights at the Spa & Resort Bachmair Weissach

The fresh and really delicious breakfast is served in the cosy atmosphere of the pavilion. In addition to sweet and savoury dishes, freshly squeezed juices and the option of à la carte ordering, there is nothing lacking. A special highlight is the healthy etagere, which together with the vitamin-rich juices and extras like chia pudding is ideal for nutrition-conscious guests. The great service with extremely friendly staff rounds off the culinary experience perfectly.

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For dinner, guests can choose from three different upscale restaurants. From alpine cuisine to modern Far Eastern cuisine with sushi variations, everything is represented. Additional options for dinner can be found in the clubhouse, the Tegernsee Phantastisch as well as in Bad Wiessee.

Relaxation for the whole family

All resort residents enjoy proper wellness time-out in the Family Spa. This is designed so that children can play and slide in the pool, which is easily visible and heated to 28 degrees, while parents are pampered. A family whirlpool is available for shared bubbly experiences. Those who want to get some exercise can do a few laps in the 15-metre swimming pool, always keeping an eye on the children as they frolic in the water. For cosy moments of relaxation with the whole family, the 65-degree family sauna is available. In the relaxation room made of fragrant pine wood, the body can calm down afterwards. The soothing atmosphere, pleasant temperature and the many indirect light sources in the spa area ensure that guests relax completely and leave everyday life behind.

Those who fancy a round of wellness without a child can make use of the Kids Club. This looks after the little guests from the age of three.

Things to do in Tegernsee

Not only family guests of the Spa & Resort Bachmair can playfully learn and discover in the 2,700 square metre “TEGERNSEE PHANTASTISCH” adventure world. The region, landscape, environment, traditions as well as the art and sport of Lake Tegernsee are the thematic focus and entertain every age group – ideal even if the weather does not play along, because the entire area is indoor.

The Alpakahof Tegernsee is only a three-minute drive away and perfect for beautiful days. Pre-booked guests can get close to the animals, learn from and with them or hike together with them. In the midst of the alpine surroundings, unforgettable impressions are created with the gentle creatures.

Baayvillas – Living by the sea

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Baayvillas is a newly built holiday park by Dutchen on the Dutch Lauwersmeer. The modernly equipped villas can be booked for six to eight people and are situated in the middle of the natural habitat of many animals and plants. The incredible tranquillity of nature is immediately transferred to the guests. If you are looking for relaxation and at the same time appreciate the excursion possibilities in the immediate vicinity, the Baayvillas are just the right place for you.

The spacious layout and size of the houses make them ideal when several friends or families with children want to holiday together. Everyone is to themselves and yet always together.

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Exclusive villas with that little extra

All Baayvillas in Dutchen Holiday Park are exclusive, of high quality and very attractively furnished. Due to the division into two floors, they are extremely spacious and yet comfortably furnished. The light-flooded rooms, in combination with the bright, natural colours, create an immediate feel-good atmosphere. Via the large glass front of the terrace, holidaymakers can reach the outside, where a fireplace makes cosy barbecue or campfire evenings possible all year round. Guests have direct access to the sea via their own bathing jetty or one shared with another villa, where a boat can also be moored. Each villa has a private whirlpool on the terrace – sufficient relaxation is provided at all times.

Activities in the immediate vicinity

For those interested in exploring the area surrounding Baayvillas, there are several options. Five times a day there is a ferry to the Wadden Island Schiermonnikoog, which is unspoilt and offers beautiful walks in the habitat of the diverse bird life. Nature lovers also get their money’s worth during mudflat walks in the Moddergat mudflats or interesting oyster walks. Not only are the oysters harvested and their living conditions explained, but they are also opened fresh on site and tasted.

At least as interesting is the Pieterburen Seal Centre – Europe’s largest hospital for seals and harbour seals. There, injured and weakened animals are taken in, nursed up and then, if they are strong enough, returned to their natural environment.

Guests who want to get a breath of city air or run some errands can visit the beautiful old towns of Groningen or Dokkum, an old fortified town.

Those travelling with children can visit a small playground within walking distance of only five minutes or take a trip to the covered DoeZoo. Experiencing with all the senses is a priority here: The little guests are allowed to get up close and personal with the animals. Kissing frogs, carrying snakes around their necks or stroking the cute skunks are guaranteed to make a visit to the zoo unforgettable. For nice-weather days, the Adventure Park Waddenfun is perfect. Whether it’s canoeing, climbing in the high ropes course, archery or laser games – action fans will get their money’s worth here. Skill and courage, paired with adrenaline, guarantee lots of excitement and fun. The Adventure Park is a great destination for guests who want to experience an unforgettable day together with their family or friends travelling with them.

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Staycation: Tips for a Relaxing Holiday at Home!

Even if your trip has been cancelled or you prefer to stay at home, your holiday is far from being cancelled!

Whether you’re sitting back in your garden, lounging on your balcony, just enjoying nature or are cooped up in the four walls of your house, you can have just as much fun in your free days!

Take the chance, and make the best of summer 2020. Get to know your own city better, get your home back in shape, learn new recipes, or DIY projects or just lie under the bright, warm sun.

For you, I have jotted down the best tips!

A #staycation should be planned like a holiday. Otherwise, you will fall into your daily rhythm and won’t allow yourself any time out!

City Trip at Home

Have you ever had a guided tour of your home town? Do you know all the corners? I must confess that I only know a few districts in Cologne. Get to know your city by bike or on foot. Go to the areas you haven’t been to yet and visit new restaurants and cafes.

Nature Lover

There must be a lake or a forest in your immediate vicinity. Take a trip to see fresh nature in all its glory and enjoy a sunny day with a picnic or with an entertaining book or podcast.

Holiday at Home

Why don’t you design a theme room? We picked out the online shop 4Murs.de and could shop directly by themes such as Tropical Mood or Arty Life. So it wasn’t hard for us to find some furniture and decoration articles for our Boho Beach room.

In our comfortable bamboo armchair, I‘ve already read some books.

But of course, you can also redesign your garden! I have built up a cosy corner with candles and fairy lights. In our hammock, I often like to lie in the evening with a glass of wine and our dogs.

Meanwhile, I have also tested some DIY projects like my self-made wooden ladder, which we used as a “herb garden”.

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No matter if you live alone or in several homes, your friends and family will be happy about brunch or an invitation for dinner. Try out new recipes or improve your cooking skills.

Look at the time you’re spending at home in a positive light and make the most of it. Your travel budget for next year is likely to be larger, as home vacations are usually cheaper. You don’t have to worry about missing a plane or train. But the best thing is that you can take the time to do the things you didn’t do before.

The Best Things to Do in Aruba

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Are you looking for a magical getaway island where everyone is happy? Look no more, it sits right in the Caribbean known as “One Happy Island Aruba”. I’ll tell you everything that you can do on this most desirable island of Aruba. So, let me give you a verbal tour of this Caribbean paradise:

  1. Beach Time

Laying down as Aruba’s longest and best-known beach is Eagle Beach. This 25 km long paradise is also known as the third most beautiful beach in the world according to GEO and no doubt makes this place definitely worth a visit. Another earthly heaven is the beautiful Manchebo Beach, a place which oozes serenity due to its lack of too many commercial spots for the tourists, therefore, it was my favourite beach in Aruba. The perfect place for a pleasurable time.

Apart from these if anyone feels that they have seen enough of these two beaches, which I hardly believe can be true or even possible, can sometimes make a detour to the Mangel Halto beach. But be known that this place too lacks shops for drinks or snacks. All you need to do here is sit back and relax. Just gaze into the gigantic, luminous sunset and enjoy the aura of peace while being surrounded by a fascinating mangrove belt.

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Mangel Halto

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Mangel Halto

  1. It’s all about food 

The best thing about food is that once you find something that blows your taste buds away it along the way also fills you with a feeling of sheer joy and happiness. So, I consider it necessary that everyone gets to have a taste of the great food experiences that I had.

Breakfast

  • Craft Café is an absolutely Instagramable café. Stylish location and modern dishes is the perfect recipe for a gorgeous photograph. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that it is delicious too 😉

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  • Garden Fresh Café is located on Palm Beach. As the name indicates this place is dedicated to serving fresh and healthy foods. This healthy hotspot provides you with exceptional smoothie bowls to everything that you might need for a fresh and healthy start into the day.
  • Eduardo’s Beach Shack is a thatch-roofed oasis for all the food lovers. It can be seen from afar with the picture of shakes in front of the small juice bar. The location is very touristy, which you can hardly recognize in the pictures, but a visit there is worth it. The bowls are not just dreamy visually, but their taste too is out of the world.

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Lunch & Dinner

  • Bugaloe Beach Bar and Grill welcomes you to its sumptuous food menu from 7:30 to 0:00. Here you can enjoy a quick snack or a cocktail in a unique setting. In the afternoon, live music was my absolute favourite.

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  • The West Deck provides you with a memorable fast food experience by the sea. Also, it is not too far from the airport.
  • Barefoot Restaurant is now my favourite restaurant, probably because we sat here right on the beach and admired a wonderfully gorgeous sunset with great food.

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  1. Meet me in the desert 

You must have probably thought at some point that Aruba is just a small desert island with too many beaches and too little land. But let me rectify this fallacy.

This Happy Island offers real action adventures in the Arikok National Park. Our tour operator raced with us in a jeep through this cacti filled landscape. I cannot recommend that to you, because it is very shaky and a little too touristy for my tastes. However, I witnessed great trips in the desert on a quad. It looked like a real adventure to me. If you hire a jeep, you can explore the desert on your own.

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Also, be sure to visit the Quadirikiri Cave until about 12 o’clock in the morning. Why? Because through the hole in the cave ceiling you will see this gorgeous morning light making its way in and forming a spot in the cave. It is an unforgettable place, where you can orient easily towards using Google Maps.

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  1. Sail Away

Directly at the Bugaloe Beach Bar and Grill the catamarans, sailing ships and motorboats leave the island for a “Sunset Cruise” or a lively afternoon. We had decided on the lively afternoon and were absolutely not disappointed. 3-4 hours of great music, beautiful views, two long snorkel breaks and Aruba Ariba made the whole experience worth it. Our fun factor was 10/10. At TripAdvisor you can find countless tour operators beforehand otherwise you can also just decide on the spot. 

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  1. Embrace your inner Flamingo 

There can hardly be anything pinker than at the private island of the Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino. The small island is divided into two areas and you will quickly see where the flamingos are because every visitor wants to take a picture with them. Children are only allowed in the morning for about 2 hours on the island. The day pass is around 110 € including the shuttle from the hotel to the island. It’s probably worth spending the night in the hotel if you get a good deal.

But let’s come to the mother of all questions.  Is it worth it to go to the island? For those who are keen on the flamingos, you should definitely spend a day on the island. The white and clean beach and the lonely hammocks are a highlight in my opinion even without the flamingos. But beware of the rough service in the restaurant on the island.

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  1. Feel the Caribbean Feeling 

The Aruba Ocean Villas are probably not the cheapest accommodation in Aruba but they are unique, small and just beautiful. Here you can switch off the stress and simply enjoy. It does not matter if it’s one night or an entire week. You live in an idyllic villa on the sea and hear from time to time only the waves beat. My absolute highlight: the beach bar.

If you are based in Germany, you can fly with KLM from almost any airport just to Aruba. The tickets cost between 600 €.

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 DEU

Eine Insel, auf der alle glücklich sind? Ja, die gibt es und zwar ist sie bekannt als: One Happy Island Aruba in der Karibik! Ich verrate euch, was ihr auf der wohl begehrtesten Insel Aruba unternehmen könnt! Lasst euch von mir ins karibische Paradies entführen!

  1. Beach time

Der längste und bekannteste Strand auf Aruba ist der Eagle Beach. Der 25km lange Strand ist laut GEO auch als drittschönster Strand der Welt bekannt und auf jeden Fall einen Abstecher wert! Ohne touristische Einrichtungen ist der wunderschöne Manchebo Beach und daher auch mein Lieblingsstrand auf Aruba! Wer sich an den beiden Stränden satt gesehen hat, was ich zwar kaum glaube, kann auch mal einen Abstecher zum Mangel Halto Strand machen! Achtung auch hier findet ihr keinen Shop für Getränke oder Snacks. Dafür aber einen gigantischen Sonnenuntergang, den ihr in aller Ruhe umgeben von einem faszinierenden Mangrovengürtel genießen könnt!

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  1. It is all about Food

    Breakfast

  •  Craft Café ist ein absolutes Instagram Café! Stylische Location und moderne Gerichte! Oh und fast hätte ich vergessen zu erwähnen, dass es auch sehr lecker ist! 😉

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  •  Garden Fresh Café liegt direkt am Palm Beach. Der gesunde Hotspot versorgt euch mit hochwertigen und frischen Smoothies Bowl bzw. alles was man für einen frischen und gesunden Start in den Tag braucht!

  •  Eduardo’s Beach Shack erkennt man schon von weitem anhand der Schlange vor der kleinen Juice Bar! Die Location ist sehr touristisch, was man auf den Bildern kaum erkennen kann, aber ein Besuch lohnt sich! Die Bowls sind nicht nur optisch ein Traum!

  • Lunch/Dinner

  • Bugaloe Bar and Grill empfängt euch von 7:30 Uhr bis 0:00 Uhr! Hier könnt ihr einen schnellen Snack oder aber auch Cocktail in einer einzigartigen Kulisse genießen! Nachmittags war die Live Musik mein absoluter Favorit!

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  • The West Deck versorgt euch mit unvergesslichem Fast Food direkt am Meer und nicht weit vom Flughafen entfernt!

  • Barefoot Restaurant ist mein Lieblingsrestaurant! Wahrscheinlich weil wir hier direkt am Strand gesessen haben und einen unwahrscheinlichen Sonnenuntergang bei tollen Speisen bewundern konnten!
  1. Meet me in the desert

Ihr dachtet, dass Aruba eine kleine einsame Insel mit viele Stränden und wenig Land ist? Da habt ihr euch aber getäuscht! Die Happy Island bietet richtige Actionabenteuer im Nationalpark Arikok! Unser Touranbieter ist mit uns in einem Jeep durch die Kakteenlandschaft gerast! Das kann ich euch leider nicht empfehlen, da es sehr wackelig und touristisch ist! Allerdings habe ich tolle Ausflüge in die Wüste auf einem Quad gesehen! Es sah für mich nach einem richtigen Abenteuer aus! Wenn ihr euch einen Jeep mietet, könnt ihr die Wüste auch alleine erkunden und solltet unbedingt bis ca. 12 Uhr vormittags bei der Quadirikiri Cave gewesen sein! Warum? Durch das Loch in der Höhlendecke habt ihr ein tolles Lichtspiel am Vormittag! Ein unvergesVergesst nur Google Maps für die Orientierung nicht!

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  1. Sail away

Direkt am Bugaloe Bar and Grill verlassen die Katermarane, Segelschiffe und Motorbote die Insel für zum Beispiel eine „Sunset Cruise“ oder aber auch einen lebendigen Nachmittag! Wir hatten uns für den lebendigen Nachmittag entschieden und wurden absolut nicht enttäuscht! 3-4 Stunden tolle Musik, eine herrliche Aussicht, zwei lange Schnorchelpausen und Aruba Ariba en masse! Spaßfaktor hoch 10! Bei Tripadvisor findet ihr unzählige Touranbieter oder aber entscheidet euch einfach vor Ort!

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  1. Embrace your inner Flamingo

Pinker als auf der privaten Insel von dem Renaissance Aruba Resort und Casino kann es kaum werden! Die kleine Insel ist in zwei Bereiche aufgeteilt und ihr werdet ganz schnell sehen, wo sich die Flamingos aufhalten, denn jeder Besucher möchte natürlich ein Bild mit ihnen! Kinder dürfen nur morgens für ca. 2 Stunden auf die Insel! Der Tagespass liegt bei ungefähr 110€ inkl. dem Shuttle vom Hotel zur Insel. Wahrscheinlich lohnt es sich eher eine Nacht im Hotel zu übernachten, falls ihr ein gutes Angebot bekommt.

Jetzt kommen wir aber zur Frage aller Fragen 🙂 : Lohnt es sich auf die Insel zu fahren? Für diejenigen, die scharf auf die Flamingos sind, sollten auf jeden Fall einen Tag auf der Insel verbringen! Der weiße und saubere Strand und die einsamen Hängematten sind meiner Meinung nach auch ohne die Flamingos ein Highlight! Achtet euch aber vor dem ruppigen Service im Restaurant auf der Insel!

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  1. Feel the Caribbean feeling

Die Aruba Ocean Villas sind wahrscheinlich nicht die preiswerteste Unterkunft auf Aruba aber dafür einzigartig, klein und einfach nur wunderschön! Hier könnt ihr richtig abschalten und genießen! Egal ob für eine Nacht oder auch eine ganze Woche! Ihr wohnt in einer idyllischen Villa auf dem Meer und hört ab und zu nur die Wellen schlagen! Mein absoluties Highlight: die Strandbar!

Wenn ihr in Deutschland ansässig seid, könnt ihr mit KLM von fast jedem Flughafen aus einfach nach Aruba fliegen. Die Flugtickets kosten zwischen 600 € und 850 €. Ihr werdet immer zuerst nach Amsterdam fliegen und dann auf die HAPPY ISLAND!

Damit es für euch auch eine HAPPY EXPERIENCE wird, schaut euch meinen Artikel an mit den wichtigsten Punkten, die ihr vor der Abreise wissen solltet!

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Living like George Clooney at Lake Como

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One of my daily routines is checking flight fares. While I was checking the flight fares, I recognized that Ryanair flies to Bergamo for just 25€ over the weekend so that I can book our outward flight on Friday night and return flight on Monday morning.

Einer meiner täglichen Routinen ist die Überprüfung der Flugpreise. Während ich die Flugpreise überprüfe, erkenne ich, dass Ryanair nach Bergamo für nur 25 € über das Wochenende fliegt. So buche ich unseren Hinflug am Freitagabend und den Rückflug am Montagmorgen.

Nachdem ich unsere Buchungsbestätigung erhalten habe, mache ich Pläne für das Wochenende. Wie ihr wahrscheinlich wisst, war ich schon in Bergamo. Also meine Optionen für das Wochenende sind entweder Mailand oder zu einem See, der in der Nähe des Flughafens liegt.

After I received our booking confirmation, I made plans for the weekend. As you probably know, I have already been to Bergamo. So my options for the weekend are either Milano or to a lake, which is close to the airport.

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When I see the pictures of lake Como, I am sure that this will be our next destination. It is only an hour drive away from the airport and the Fiat 500 I rent by AVIS costs only 48€ for three days. I still have to decide which city around the lake I want to go to now. This is not an easy decision as cities such as Bellagio, Menaggio, Tremezzo, and Varenna around the midsection of the lake are all very pretty.

Wenn ich die Bilder vom Comer See sehe, bin ich sicher, dass dies unser nächstes Ziel sein wird. Es ist nur eine Autostunde entfernt vom Flughafen und die Miete für einen Fiat 500 von AVIS kostet nur 48 € für drei Tage. Jetzt muss ich noch entscheiden, in welche Stadt um den See ich gehen will. Das ist keine leichte Entscheidung, denn die Städte wie Bellagio, Menaggio, Tremezzo und Varenna um den Mittelteil des Sees sind alle sehr hübsch.

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However, it took me just a few minutes to find a stunning hotel II Perlo Panorama. I could not find any other hotel with this kind of view over the whole lake and with such an adorable garden.

Allerdings dauert es nur ein paar Minuten und ich finde das atemberaubende Hotel II Perlo Panorama. Ich konnte kein anderes Hotel mit dieser Art von Aussicht über den ganzen See und mit einem so schönen Garten finden.

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When we arrived at the hotel, Carlo, the hotel director gave us a warm welcome. But not only the customer service at Carlo is an absolute standout, the spacious rooms are also very clean and so comfy for a stay at Lake Como

Als wir dann im Hotel ankommen, gibt Carlo, der Hoteldirektor, uns einen herzlichen Empfang. Aber nicht nur der Service von Carlo und seinem Team ist ein absolutes Ausmaß, die geräumigen Zimmer sind sehr sauber und so gemütlich für einen Aufenthalt am Comer See.

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Our first day had such an unbelievable start! I guess that I don’t need to say more than “delightful breakfast with a view above the pearl of Lake Como”.

Unser erster Tag hat einen so unglaublichen Start! Ich glaube, dass ich nicht mehr sagen muss als “herrliches Frühstück mit Blick über die Perle des Comer Sees”.

Lake como, Bellagio, italy

Lake como, Bellagio, italy

The healthy and rich breakfast gave us enough strength for our first biking trip around the mountains. We rented the bikes at the bike shop in the hotel. Luca and his fiancé provided us with e-bike so that we are able to reach Madonna del Ghisallo, which had a gigantic view above the lake, and you can also find a museum with old pictures from Giro Italia and a pretty chapel there. On our way up, we also had a break at two other viewpoints to enjoy the charme of Lake Como. I am sure that you’ll find a route that suits you on the 160km around the lake. Our route was only 7,5 km long for each way.

Das gesunde und reichhaltige Frühstück gibt uns genug Kraft für unsere erste Radtour rund um die Berge. Wir mieten die Fahrräder im Fahrradladen im Hotel. Luca und seine Verlobte versorgen uns mit einem E-Bike, so dass wir ganz leicht Madonna del Ghisallo erreichen können, wo man nicht nur einen gigantischen Blick über den See hat, sondern auch ein Museum mit alten Bildern aus Giro Italia und einer hübschen Kapelle. Auf unserem Weg nach oben machen wir auch eine Pause an zwei anderen Aussichtspunkten, um den Charme des Comer Sees zu genießen. Ich bin sicher, dass ihr eine Route findet, die zu euch passt auf den 160 km um den See. Unser Weg war nur 7,5 km lang für jeden Weg.

In the afternoon, we decided to go for a swim at Lake Como. Due to the fact that many parts of the lake are private, it is not so easy to find a place for swimming, but in San Giovanni, we found a really nice spot with a cool “beach bar”.

Am Nachmittag beschließen wir, am Comer See zu schwimmen. Aufgrund der Tatsache, dass viele Teile des Sees privat sind, ist es nicht so einfach, einen Platz zum Schwimmen zu finden, aber in San Giovanni finden wir einen wirklich schönen Ort mit einer coolen “Strandbar”.

Lake como, Bellagio, italy

Just a few walking minutes away from our top secret spot, we decided to have dinner at ristorante Mella. If you have not heard of the restaurant before, it is hard to find. The tasty fresh lake fish is caught by the chef himself. The quiet area and the harbor in front of the restaurant are lovely during the evening. When you’re at the rustic restaurant, you feel like being an Italian. All delivered food looks really well. Just be careful what you order if you do not like whole skinned fish.

Nur wenige Gehminuten von unserem geheimen Spot entfernt, beschließen wir, im Ristorante Mella zu Abend zu essen. Wenn du noch nicht von dem Restaurant gehört hast, ist es schwer zu finden. Der leckere frische Seefisch wird vom Koch selbst gefangen. Die ruhige Lage und der Hafen vor dem Restaurant sind während des Abends schön. Im rustikalen Restaurant fühlt ihr euch wie ein echter Italiener. Das ausgelieferte Essen sieht sehr gut aus.

After all the food and drinks, we think that a bit watersports would not be too bad. Furthermore, I want to discover Lake Como from a different perspective and I actually did! Michele, the owner of Bellagio Water Sports, looks like a real and very cool Italian! He does not only look like a cool guy, he truly is one! We had so much fun during our two hour trip along the coast of the lake that the time passed too quickly. We chose to use a SUP for the tour, but the others took a kayak, which is more relaxing and comfortable. Michele showed us parts of the lake, which you cannot see if you are not on the water. Honestly, if you are in Bellagio, do not miss one of Michele’s tours!

Nach all den Speisen und Getränken denken wir, dass ein bisschen Wassersport nicht so schlecht wäre. Außerdem möchte ich den Comer See aus einer anderen Perspektive entdecken und das habe ich auch gemacht! Michele, der Besitzer von Bellagio Water Sports, sieht aus wie ein echter und sehr cooler Italiener! Er sieht nicht nur wie ein cooler Kerl aus, er ist wirklich einer! Wir haben so viel Spaß während unserer zwei Stunden Fahrt entlang der Küste des Sees, dass die Zeit zu schnell verging. Wir haben uns entschlossen, eine SUP für die Tour zu benutzen, aber die anderen nehmen ein Kajak, was entspannender und gemütlicher ist. Michele zeigt alle Teile des Sees, die man nicht sehen kann, wenn man nicht auf dem Wasser ist. Ehrlich gesagt, wenn ihr in Bellagio seid, verpasst nicht eine von Micheles Touren!

Having burned so many calories, I definitely deserve the next stop in Belaggio: Ristorante Salice Blue. Luigi, the chef of the restaurant, absolutely deserves all the medals, awards, and trophies he has already won in the international cooking competitions. Every course has its own note and looks so perfect and delicate. The exquisite dishes spoil your palate for sure!

Nachdem ich so viele Kalorien verbrannt habe, verdiene ich definitiv den nächsten Halt in Belaggio: Ristorante Salice Blue. Luigi, der Küchenchef des Restaurants, verdient absolut alle Medaillen, Auszeichnungen und Trophäen, die er bereits in internationalen Kochwettbewerben gewonnen hat. Jeder Gang hat seine eigene Note und sieht so perfekt und lecker aus. Die exquisiten Gerichte verwöhnen euren Gaumen mit Sicherheit!

During the afternoon, we spent our time in the enjoyable city center of Bellago. We walked through the small alleys and enjoyed all the little Italian shops. You also find loads of delicious ice cream in the city center.

Während des Nachmittags verbringen wir unsere Zeit in der angenehmen Innenstadt von Bellagio. Wir gehen durch die kleinen Gassen und genießen alle kleinen italienischen Läden. Ihr findet auch viele leckere Eisdielen in der Innenstadt.

Lake como, Bellagio, italy

Subsequently, our day couldn’t have had a better Italian ending than having a romantic dinner (pizza and wine) at the garden of our lovely hotel.

Anschließend konnte unser Tag kein besseres italienisches Ende haben als ein romantisches Abendessen (Pizza und Wein) im Garten unseres schönen Hotels.

Lake como, Bellagio, italy

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