Category: Travel

As you might have noticed in one of the previous blog posts, I like to go hiking. That’s why I’m more than happy to share some of my favorite hiking trails around our Green Pearls® partner hotels with you today. Discover Franconian Switzerland The Creativhotel Luise is located in Erlangen…

A relaxing vacation means “lying on a deck chair and doing nothing,” right? Wrong. Studies show actively pursuing a hobby can help you feel more relaxed, positive, and actually less prone to illness as you age. Statista’s latest data, published in February 2024, shows the most popular hobbies to pursue…

The island – a dropout’s place of longing. At least that’s how the often-quoted phrase “I’m ready for the island”, sung by Peter Cornelius in his 1981 hit, came about. Islands fascinate us. Far away from everything. Needing to cross the sea for anyone to reach you. Ideal for getting…

Defining “Beautiful”: Subjectivity and Universal Appeal True beauty in a view transcends personal taste, often evoking a universal sense of awe. While individual preferences exist, certain vistas consistently register as breathtaking across cultures and demographics. This phenomenon points to underlying biological and psychological triggers. We are drawn to scenes that…

Two weeks ago, we reported on trail running as an athletic discipline and introduced you to various running routes of our partners in Germany. Now we’ve added more routes and events in Italy, Austria, Croatia and Switzerland. So let us inspire you to explore your destination in a sporty and…

The wake-up service at the hotel was something I used to enjoy. It was part of the luxury of being taken care of. Eventually, though, I let my smartphone do the waking. But still, I ask myself, why? And what do hotels have to offer today to make waking up…

If you think summer is the best time to travel, it’s probably because of your childhood. After all, it’s summer break, and so you’ve been taught from an early age that it’s the (best) time to go on a vacation. But that’s not necessarily true. In many sustainable destinations, such…

Looking for a romantic weekend or unforgettable vacation with your partner? Here we present some special and sustainable offers for lovers. How about your own panoramic Jacuzzi, secluded coves or a beachfront villa for two? Elysian locations and romantic hideaways are available both abroad and right in your own backyard….

After we took you on a journey through Switzerland and Italy on Tuesday, we dedicate the blog post today to the most beautiful, sustainable and dog-friendly vacation destinations in Germany and Austria. And for the vacationers among you who are traveling outside of Europe, there are also a few more…

Imagine standing at the top of a mountain, taking in the magnificent panorama around you and savouring the moment. Next to you is your four-legged friend, who is also looking out over the mountains, panting, but with a twinkle in his eye. Together you have conquered this peak. And now…