The temperature hovers just below freezing, and the walls around you are carved from three hundred tons of crystal-clear ice. The ice hotel in Zwolle, Netherlands, offers a sleeping experience unlike any other. You lie on a block of ice covered with reindeer skins, zipped into a thermal sleeping bag rated for arctic conditions. The […]
Categories: Amusement and Theme Parks, Netherlands
The North Sea wind whips across the Belgian coast as families gather at Seafront Zeebrugge, a maritime amusement park where land and sea meet in a celebration of coastal life. Aquariums display the creatures that live beneath the waves, from North Sea crabs to tropical fish that have travelled thousands of miles in cargo ships. […]
Categories: Amusement and Theme Parks, Belgium
Rollercoasters rise above the Surrey landscape like steel sculptures built for speed. Thorpe Park packs white-knuckle rides into a compact island site linked by footbridges. Stealth launches riders to eighty miles per hour in under two seconds. The Swarm flips passengers upside down through a post-apocalyptic setting. Colossus twists ten times in a single ride. […]
Categories: Amusement and Theme Parks, Amusement and Theme Parks, United Kingdom
Prague offers the chance to fly without stepping onto an aeroplane. The SkyDive arena houses the world’s only glass wind chamber, a vertical tunnel that lets visitors experience freefall in complete safety. A powerful column of air rises from the floor, lifting bodies into a floating state. Trained instructors guide first-timers through basic body positions. […]
Categories: Amusement and Theme Parks, Czech Republic, Sights
Distant shrieks of roller coaster riders mix with the smell of fresh waffles and the hum of animated crowds at Europa-Park. This sprawling theme park in the German town of Rust offers a whirlwind tour of fifteen European countries in miniature, from the timbered villages of Germany to the whitewashed streets of Greece. Each themed […]
Categories: Amusement and Theme Parks, Germany
Belgium holds a surprising gateway to the cosmos. The Euro Space Center in Transinne invites visitors to experience astronaut training without leaving Earth. You can strap into a multi-axis trainer that spins in three dimensions. You can walk through a full-scale replica of a Space Shuttle cockpit. The Moon and Mars simulation rooms recreate the […]
Categories: Amusement and Theme Parks, Belgium
Venice transforms into a theatre of masks and mystery once each year. The Carnival of Venice is one of the most famous celebrations in the world. For two weeks, the city fills with elaborate costumes, masquerade balls, and street performances. The origins of the festival go back centuries, to a time when Venetians hid their […]
Categories: Amusement and Theme Parks, Cities, Italy, Sights
While central London is packed with world-class family attractions, some of the best days out for families are found on the outskirts of the capital. These attractions offer more space, lower prices, and the chance to escape the crowds of the city centre while still being within easy reach of London. From safari parks and […]
Categories: Amusement and Theme Parks, Cities, Sights, United Kingdom, Wellness, Relax & Sports
\n \n Updated: September 8, 2020 | \n By Claire \n | \n More \n \n Parque Warner Madrid brings the magic of Hollywood movies to life just 22 kilometres southeast of central Madrid. This world-class theme park, one of the best in Spain, transports visitors through five distinct themed areas inspired by Warner Bros. […]
Categories: Amusement and Theme Parks, Amusement and Theme Parks, Cities, Sights, Spain, Wellness, Relax & Sports
Just north of Paris, hidden among the trees of the Oise region, lies a full-throttle celebration of French history, humour, and comic book culture. Parc Astérix, named after the beloved Gaulish warrior created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, opened in 1989 and has grown into one of the most popular theme parks in France. […]
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