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