Germany – Hamburg

When thinking of travelling to Germany, Munich and Berlin often spring to mind as the first ports of call, so it’s easy to overlook one of the must-visit cities, Hamburg. King of cool, Hamburg (the birthplace of Karl Lagerfeld) is a cocktail of buzzy nightlife, open green spaces, modern architecture and ritzy shopping streets and is a great destination for your next trip. Set on the shores of Lake Alster is The Fontenay, a modern hotel that is both cosmopolitan and relaxed, with a 1,000 square-metre rooftop spa with incredible far reaching views of the bustling city below. Or if you’re more traditional grandeur than modern luxury, stay at the Fairmont Vier Jahreszeiten, which opened in 1897 in the heart of Hamburg. Foodies can look forward to haute cuisine from the hotel’s various restaurants which includes two Michelin-starred Haerlin alongside an exciting Japanese and Peruvian fusion concept and a hearty grill restaurant.