Germany: Once Upon a Fairytale Meets Thread

[rrali33tt]

My fiancee and I will be starting our honeymoon on the ABD Germany trip on 9/19-9/27. We will then be extending our stay in Munich for 2 nights to attend Oktoberfest then heading to Paris for 4 nights and then London 2 nights.

We are super excited for our ABD trip! Please add us to the roll call

 

[sayhello]

My fiancee and I will be starting our honeymoon on the ABD Germany trip on 9/19-9/27. We will then be extending our stay in Munich for 2 nights to attend Oktoberfest then heading to Paris for 4 nights and then London 2 nights.

We are super excited for our ABD trip! Please add us to the roll call

You've been added to the Roll Call. Welcome! Sounds like you have quite a trip scheduled for your honeymoon.

Sayhello

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Sounds like an amazing honeymoon! The Castle Waldeck in particular is very romantic!

Laurie

 

[paddles]

So.....long story, but I'm changing jobs next month and because of that, I had to push out my June vacation to August. And I also changed from the Central Europe trip to Germany! I had been debating both trips initially, but really fell in love with the Germany trip as I did more research and reading on the trip.

There will be 4 of us on the August 8th trip - me, DH, son (11) and daughter (9).

Now, I need to figure out what other city (or cities) I'd like to add on to the trip. We definitely want an extra day in Munich, but are debating adding Prague or Dublin or Paris....

 

[Bobo912]

So.....long story, but I'm changing jobs next month and because of that, I had to push out my June vacation to August. And I also changed from the Central Europe trip to Germany! I had been debating both trips initially, but really fell in love with the Germany trip as I did more research and reading on the trip.

There will be 4 of us on the August 8th trip - me, DH, son (11) and daughter (9).

Now, I need to figure out what other city (or cities) I'd like to add on to the trip. We definitely want an extra day in Munich, but are debating adding Prague or Dublin or Paris....

If you don't mind answering, I've always been curious about how ABD would handle a situation like yours where you need (or want) to change your date and/or itinerary. I feel compelled to book early because of the price increase as the trip fills up, which leaves more time for me to change my mind. It's especially tempting when ABD announces new trips late in the season, like they did with Norway this year. Did they allow you to switch without any penalty?

 

[tiggersam00]

So.....long story, but I'm changing jobs next month and because of that, I had to push out my June vacation to August. And I also changed from the Central Europe trip to Germany! I had been debating both trips initially, but really fell in love with the Germany trip as I did more research and reading on the trip.

There will be 4 of us on the August 8th trip - me, DH, son (11) and daughter (9).

Now, I need to figure out what other city (or cities) I'd like to add on to the trip. We definitely want an extra day in Munich, but are debating adding Prague or Dublin or Paris....

If you are looking for only a few days added, Dublin is very do-able in 2 or 3 days, small city, very walker friendly and lots to see and do

 

[SingingMom]

So.....long story, but I'm changing jobs next month and because of that, I had to push out my June vacation to August. And I also changed from the Central Europe trip to Germany! I had been debating both trips initially, but really fell in love with the Germany trip as I did more research and reading on the trip. There will be 4 of us on the August 8th trip - me, DH, son (11) and daughter (9). Now, I need to figure out what other city (or cities) I'd like to add on to the trip. We definitely want an extra day in Munich, but are debating adding Prague or Dublin or Paris....

Are you coming in a day early? Heidelberg for an extra day was very relaxing. Definitely add at least one extra day in Munich. I wish we had. Since not much is open on Sunday, two extra days in a Munich would have been terrific. We wanted to see Dachau and the opera house and the cathedral and just drink up the area. We have to go back!

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[carpenta]

Prague is a great city to spend a couple days touring and an easy up and down plane flight into most German cities. Very easy city to tour on your own with plenty of city tours you book as you get there. Loved Prague.

 

[chipdale1986]

Hi
have just found your posts here.
I am actually from Germany. If you have any questions in regards to your travels to Germany please feel free to ask

Will be happy to answer you as best as I can

 

[chipdale1986]

Are you coming in a day early? Heidelberg for an extra day was very relaxing. Definitely add at least one extra day in Munich. I wish we had. Since not much is open on Sunday, two extra days in a Munich would have been terrific.

Heidelberg and Munich are really terrific, there is so much to see.

You have mentioned that there is not much open on a Sunday.
Unfortunately it´s right. Here in Germany nearly all stores will be closed on Sunday or public holiday. Only cafes, restaurants, entertainment venues and souvenier shops will be available

Sights and Museums are available, too

 

[paddles]

If you don't mind answering, I've always been curious about how ABD would handle a situation like yours where you need (or want) to change your date and/or itinerary. I feel compelled to book early because of the price increase as the trip fills up, which leaves more time for me to change my mind. It's especially tempting when ABD announces new trips late in the season, like they did with Norway this year. Did they allow you to switch without any penalty?

I was fully prepared to pay a penalty or lose my deposit, so I was pleasantly surprised when my reservation was changed with no penalty. I explained the situation and they were very nice and let me change it. I think if you move to a different trip in the same year (vs. pushing out to the next year), they're willing to work with you on it. ABD was awesome regarding this change and I really appreciate it!!

I was also happy to see that the Germany date I picked had the opening rates (since it only had approx. 10 people signed up, it hadn't jumped in the rate).

 

[Bobo912]

I was fully prepared to pay a penalty or lose my deposit, so I was pleasantly surprised when my reservation was changed with no penalty. I explained the situation and they were very nice and let me change it. I think if you move to a different trip in the same year (vs. pushing out to the next year), they're willing to work with you on it. ABD was awesome regarding this change and I really appreciate it!!

I was also happy to see that the Germany date I picked had the opening rates (since it only had approx. 10 people signed up, it hadn't jumped in the rate).

I'm glad it worked out so well for you. I wouldn't change unless I had a good reason, like you did, but it's good to know they aren't inflexible.

 

[sayhello]

So.....long story, but I'm changing jobs next month and because of that, I had to push out my June vacation to August. And I also changed from the Central Europe trip to Germany! I had been debating both trips initially, but really fell in love with the Germany trip as I did more research and reading on the trip.

There will be 4 of us on the August 8th trip - me, DH, son (11) and daughter (9).

Now, I need to figure out what other city (or cities) I'd like to add on to the trip. We definitely want an extra day in Munich, but are debating adding Prague or Dublin or Paris....

I've added you to the August 8th Germany trip. I also removed you from the Central Europe Roll Call.

I was fully prepared to pay a penalty or lose my deposit, so I was pleasantly surprised when my reservation was changed with no penalty. I explained the situation and they were very nice and let me change it. I think if you move to a different trip in the same year (vs. pushing out to the next year), they're willing to work with you on it. ABD was awesome regarding this change and I really appreciate it!!

I was also happy to see that the Germany date I picked had the opening rates (since it only had approx. 10 people signed up, it hadn't jumped in the rate).

I'm glad it worked out so well for you. I wouldn't change unless I had a good reason, like you did, but it's good to know they aren't inflexible.

I agree with Bobo912. It's nice to know ABD will work with you if you really need to shift a trip!

Sayhello

 

[tiggersam00]

Just wanted to chime in because I spoke to ABD this weekend (our passport info was incorrect and I wanted to update it with them). I asked how full our trip was and according to the ABD rep, the Germany trip and the Central Europe trips are all very popular this summer. He said that they anticipate all of these summer adventures will be at or very close to full capacity (between 40-45 according to him).

Curiously enough though, he said there are a lot more solo and couple adult travelers then in the past. Our trip is pretty full with only a few kids ages 5-10, he did say it was a good mix of ages though, so I am ready for a great trip in August

 

[Berrien Bell]

My DH and I are signed up for the September 19, 2014 trip. This will be our first ABD vacation and we're very excited! I'd like to be added to the Roll Call.

I've been wondering about laundry on this trip. How have people dealt with this in the past

 

[sayhello]

My DH and I are signed up for the September 19, 2014 trip. This will be our first ABD vacation and we're very excited! I'd like to be added to the Roll Call.

I've been wondering about laundry on this trip. How have people dealt with this in the past

Welcome to the DISBoards and the ABD Forum! I've added you to the Roll Call in the first post. Congrats on signing up for your first ABD! But beware! They are very addictive!

Personally, I try never to do laundry while on vacation! We have several people who post here who have been on this trip, so hopefully someone will be able to help you!

Sayhello

 

[SingingMom]

My DH and I are signed up for the September 19, 2014 trip. This will be our first ABD vacation and we're very excited! I'd like to be added to the Roll Call. I've been wondering about laundry on this trip. How have people dealt with this in the past

We took this trip last July. It was truly magical! You will love it!

I never do laundry on vacation. ;-) The first and last hotels would be the ones that would definitely have valet laundry service. I believe the castle in Waldeck might have - a waiter dropped a tray near a table and one of our guests got soaked. I remember our guide telling her they would have her blouse cleaned. The hotel in Rothenburg was very quaint. Not sure it had laundry, but I could be wrong.

The Kempinski in Munich would be the most likely spot, but I'm sure it would be very pricey!

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[rrali33tt]

My DH and I are signed up for the September 19, 2014 trip. This will be our first ABD vacation and we're very excited! I'd like to be added to the Roll Call.

I've been wondering about laundry on this trip. How have people dealt with this in the past

Hello Berrien Bell. My fianceeand I will be on the 9/19 trip too. We will be on our honeymoon and this is our first ABD as well

 

[Berrien Bell]

Hello Berrien Bell. My fianceeand I will be on the 9/19 trip too. We will be on our honeymoon and this is our first ABD as well

What a great honeymoon This is the first vacation my husband and I are doing without our kids! They're both in college now and quite jealous! We took them on a 12 night Disney Med cruise last summer as their final hurrah! I'm hoping that this ABD goes well because I'd really like to do one of the Italy ABD next!

I don't mind the idea of not doing laundry on vacation, but packing for 12 days-- I'll have to wrap my head around that!

 

[SingingMom]

What a great honeymoon This is the first vacation my husband and I are doing without our kids! They're both in college now and quite jealous! We took them on a 12 night Disney Med cruise last summer as their final hurrah! I'm hoping that this ABD goes well because I'd really like to do one of the Italy ABD next! I don't mind the idea of not doing laundry on vacation, but packing for 12 days-- I'll have to wrap my head around that!

You don't need a lot of "fancy" clothes. I tend to enjoy dressing a bit for dinner, but most guests do not get very dressed up. Mix and match - a good pair of walking shoes, and a bathing suit if you want to use the pools at the first and last hotels. If the Kempinski is still the hotel in Munich, note that gentlemen must wear long pants for breakfast.

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