Romantic Luxury Travel at European Castles
Fairy
tales and castles are the basis of many a childhood fantasy. Re-create those
fantasies and discover the enchanted world of royalty and fine living at one of
the many luxury castle destinations available throughout Europe.
Today royal families are few
and far between, but there remains a romantic lore and mystique surrounding the
lifestyle of kings and queens, lords and ladies who lived hundreds of years ago,
and rightfully so. These wealthy and prominent individuals vied with each other
for power and prestige and built lavish homes to showcase their wealth. Since
most royal descendents cannot afford to maintain a castle as their private
home, adventuresome travelers who are looking for the best in luxury travel can
experience the romance of the days of yore by planning a luxury vacation
getaway at a castle that has been restored to 5-star expectations and beyond.
And true castles these are, huge rambling buildings adorned
with gargoyles, towers, turrets and steeply sloped roofs. The old castles,
built in the centuries before electric lighting, feature expansive windows that
give unparalleled views of carefully manicured lawns and ornate gardens fit for
a modern king and queen. For those who are seeking a vacation that provides
royal treatment, what better place to find such luxury than at an authentic
castle retreat?
The ultimate in romantic travel, luxury castle vacation
venues are available throughout Europe. The best feature the latest in modern amenities such
as on-site spas while offering traditional royal amusements like horseback
riding and custom hunting and fishing excursions. Typically, on-site dining is
of gourmet quality served in elegant surroundings of the ancient formal dining
room. Travelers who vacation at these luxurious imperial residences should understand
that they are also contributing to the preservation of these magnificent
historic treasures for future generations.
Castle hotels in Ireland offer world-class accommodations and five-star
service. These castles, surrounded by hundreds of acres of private grounds, are
ideal for those who are seeking a quiet luxury vacation. Spend time in the
formal gardens or wander the private grounds for peace and solitude. Irish
castle vacations have particular appeal for golf enthusiasts. Top rated golf
courses abound in Ireland plus some castle resorts offer a private golf course
as well.
For those who desire the ultimate in privacy, smaller
Scottish castles may provide the perfect luxury vacation experience. Nestled in
scenic locations, fully restored estates dating back to the 1500’s that have
been renovated to five-star standards are available for rent by the week or the
month. Although smaller than the castle hotels, these estates boast a dedicated
full-time staff to cater to the guest’s every need and provide a perfect
hideaway in a historically romantic setting.
Germany is the ideal location for travelers looking for a
romantic locale. The famed Romantic Road that winds its way through southern Germany from Wurzburg to Fussen through historic architectural districts is
one of the world’s most popular tourist routes, especially in summer. Instead
of joining the throngs of tourists on the Romantic Road, experience romantic German castles firsthand on the German Castles Road, which extends from Mannheim on the Rhine River to
Neckarzimmern in the Neckar River Valley. Here luxury-minded travelers can choose from dozens of elegant
five-star castle hotels.
Southern Germany is, of course, famous for mountain views. There are elegant castle
hotels nestled in picturesque Alpine locations that will take a visitor’s
breath away each and every day. For those who are wine enthusiasts, look for a
castle hotel in the Rhine River wine country.
No matter the setting, expect the best in discriminating
personal service and the finest gourmet dining fit for royalty at these luxury
German establishments. Experience the feeling of history that is embodied in
the surrounding castle walls that is available nowhere else in the world.
Whether you are seeking a quiet retreat or a bustling continental hotel environment,
there is a luxury German castle hotel to meet your needs.
“A man’s home is his castle? is a phrase that’s been around
for a long time. When you are ready to leave your castle for a vacation at a European
royal castle , the best advice is to consult a travel company that specializes
in luxury travel to help you find the exact location that meets all of your
needs and desires.
About the author
Justine is a
contributor to http://www.justtheplanet.com,
the online luxury travel magazine for independent travellers. Read more about
luxury spas around the world http://www.justtheplanet.com/luxury-spas/luxury-spas.php
and great getaways http://www.justtheplanet.com/hidden-gems/hidden-gems.php.
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