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When you get invited to fly business class to Germany and then hotel-hop around the country, you immediately RSVP yes, pack your luggage<\/a>, and practice how to say guten tag in the mirror a million times. And that’s exactly what I did last spring, when Condor Airlines<\/a> and Altoff Hotels<\/a> brought me on a road trip<\/a> that started in the resort town of Tegernsee, took me into Schwangau (in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps), and ended in the bustling city of Cologne, enjoying all there is to see and do along the way. It was, in a word, incredible.
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And because I believe that I experienced Germany in the absolute best way (in my humble opinion), I put together this travel itinerary for you, with tips on where to stay, play, and eat while you’re cruising through the country. Scroll down and follow my lead for an unforgettable road trip through the mountains and into the city. Ich verspreche, dass Sie Spa\u00df haben werden! (That’s “Promise you’ll have fun!” in German.) <\/p>\n

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(P.S. The writer received free transportation, stays, meals, and experiences to write this story.)<\/p>\n

Getting There <\/p>\n

I flew Condor’s Airbus A33neo from New York (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA), and felt so fancy flying business class. Not only did the new, modern design make the almost nine-hour flight go by like a breeze\u2014shoutout to the lie-flat seats, mood lighting, and exceptionally good food\u2014but the new plane is also a more sustainable model thanks to enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, which I love. <\/p>\n

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In addition to their business class seats, the Airbus A33neo also offers four “Prime” seats, which are comparable to first-class suites on other airlines, which all have extra-large 4K TVs, large ottomans, and a ton of extra space. But if you’re flying on a budget, you’ll be happy to hear that the Airbus A33neo also has both premium economy and economy seats, which I thought looked more spacious than competing airlines.
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BOOK A FLIGHT TO FRANKFURT<\/a><\/p>\n

Tegernsee Stay <\/strong><\/p>\n

Only a 45-minute drive from Munich, along the shores of a crystal-clear lake, lies the quaint spa town of Tegernsee. Here, you’ll find the five-star hotel Althoff Seehotel \u00dcberfahrt<\/a>, which offers some of Germany’s prettiest views, according to me. <\/p>\n

The rooms are very spacious\u2014surprisingly so for Europe\u2014and many have private balconies and soaking tubs. My favorite touch? The tasty welcome Pilsners at check-in. But I also loved the on-site Michelin-starred restaurant, \u00dcberfahrt<\/a>, and the amazing spa, 4 Elements<\/a>, which had lovely indoor and outdoor pools. <\/p>\n

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