The best places to visit

There are many reasons to come to Berlin. History buffs can enjoy the gothic architecture, the many important locations from WWII, and the infamous wall. For art lovers, museums, cathedrals and opera are all fabulous choices. For those looking to branch out into day trips, lots of wonderful opportunities are available. Here is a look at some of the best day trips from Berlin that are easy to get to and are definitely worth the time: Berlin favorite destination on hot summer weekends can be found on the lakeshores of Wannsee in the westernmost part of the city. This beach region is the location of many a wealthy Berlin resident’s summer cabin or sailing yacht. Attractions include sailing clubs, the Leibermann Villa museum, the shore promenade, the home of many royal trysts, peacock island, and the infamous Villa Marlier, now also a museum, which was the home of many a notorious decision by the third Reich. Of course, most people come here for one main reason, to relax and sun th...

Travelers descend on Paris, the City of Light, from all over the world. As one of the world’s great cities, this is only natural. However, travelers who want to be truly enlightened will head out of Paris for a day to see some of France’s other famous attractions. Everything from cathedrals to theme parks to battlefields can easily be reached from the French capital. Here are some of the best day trips from Paris : Claude Monet was the founder of the French Impressionism school of painters, especially as it pertained to nature. So there’s no better way to understand this movement than to visit Monet’s Gardens at Giverny. The noted artist made the village his home after a train ride through the area. He began growing thousands of plants in various styles, and soon began painting them. Soon other artists were attracted to the village. Just 76 km (47 miles) from Paris, the extensive gardens are open to the public from April 1 to November 1. See trip reviews & prices. One of the m...