This is a family trip after all! What family trip is complete without a couple requisite visits to amusement parks along the way? Europapark is probably my new favorite anywhere in the world. This park, near the German/ French border, has different themed lands for the countries of Europe- complete with shops, restaurants and of course rides. Needless to say, the kids (and parents) had a blast! It was so fun trying the different foods and seeing how they decorated each place. No, it's not perfect, for example, German 'Greek' food is a poor substitute (only the Germans would add sauerkraut to a gyro!), but it was still really fun, perhaps more fun due to these imperfections.
And, this is Germany after all, land of the fairy tales, so there was also a charming fairytale land.
My kids loved the Italian food and wanted to eat there every day. They were disappointed, and some were whining, when I insisted we try something new for dinner and took them to Lichtenstein. I'm not sure what Lichtenstein really has for culinary specialties, but here at Europapark, it's the home to Food Loop, a restaurant that serves your food via roller coaster, even a loop de loop! You sit down at a table with numbered seats and order from an Ipad. Your food is served from above, strapped into it's own little roller coaster cart, and delivered directly to your table on rails that come down to the center of the table. Even the bottled beverages (and wine no less) are delivered that way!
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
1 day ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner