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journeyPod is taking our listeners to one of the most beautiful cities in Germany - Hamburg. The 2nd largest city in Germany and 2nd largest port in Europe, Hamburg is a contemporary and historic city with so much to offer!

Theatre buffs will enjoy the Lion King, set in a truly marvelous theatre built especially for this musical, attend a ballet at the Hamburg State Opera or watch any of the theatre shows currently touring the city.

Take the kids to the Tierpark Hagenbeck, founded in 1907 and labeled as the first zoo with moated, barless enclosures.

Shopaholics have found their heaven at the Moenckebergstrasse, Jungfernstieg and the Europa Passage (The largest city centre shopping mall in Europe).

Float along the Alster on a canoe, dine at any of the fabulous restaurants, bar-hop in the Reeperbahn nightlife district or witness true sportsmanship during a soccer game at the HSH Nordbank Arena.

The Hamburger Dom is North Germany’s biggest funfair, held 3 times a year. Make sure to check to see when its going to be in the city - so much fun!

The trendiest boutique hotel in Hamburg is the Empire Riverside Hotel. Relax in style with a panoramic view of the Hamburg Harbour, mingle with the A-listers at 20up or order room service from a room you will never want to leave! Just steps away from Hamburg’s nightlife district - The Empire Riverside Hotel is THE place to stay in the city.

Let’s listen in on our chat with Kati Bandow, Assistant Director of Sales for the hotel.

Enjoy podsafe music by 3rd Culture and their hit “One Promise”.

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Part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, the historic Elbow Beach Bermuda, located on the spectacular south shore, is the epitome of luxury.

With 235 rooms, half of which are garden cottages, guests can enjoy a spectacular view of the ocean, state-of-the-art amenities, private beach, fitness facility, pool, tennis, golf, scooter rentals and much more. 

Let Mandarin Oriental do what they do best - pamper you - at the Espa where you can relax in your own private spa suite and let the trained professional choose the perfect treatment for you with their Time Ritual Program.

Seafood has never tasted so fresh! Chef Tomasz pleases the palate fusing together global cuisine at the Seahorse Grill.  Other dining options include Seabreeze Terrace, Blue Point, Mickey’s Beach, Bistro & Bar, Veranda Bar (Bermuda’s first and only rum bar) and Lido. Stay tuned for our podcast with General Manager Enyo Lucarini of Lido.

Enjoy podsafe duo Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard and their hit “Falling Slowly”

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Cambridge Beaches Resort in Bermuda is the ideal place to reconnect with your loved one.  Experience complete privacy in Bermuda’s oldest cottage colony.

Enjoy a couple’s massage treatment, play crouquet, sit in a private pool overlooking the ocean and sip on fine champagne or Bermudian rum. 

Let Chef Klement whip you up something delectable at the Tamarisk Room, enjoy a light snack at their beachside bistro Breezes or sip on a Margarita at Shutters, their poolside bar.

Find your energy and take a beachside yoga class or take advice from some of their guest speakers. Dr. Pepper Schwartz, the relationship counselor, was a recent speaker who helped a few lucky couples reconnect while vacationing in Bermuda. In March, Mariel Hemingway advised guests on how to stay fit and healthy.

Check out the Cambridge Beaches for a list of upcoming guest speakers and seasonal specials.

Enjoy podsafe artist Morning Lane and their track “She Dancer”.

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No trip to Bermuda is complete without stopping by the Swizzle Inn at Baileys Bay. Since 1930, The Swizzle Inn has been entertaining locals and tourists from all over. The walls are covered in business cards, love notes and messages from happy guests. The mood is lively and the food is fantastic.

Swizzle South Shore, the newest restaurant, has become just as popular as the original. The Fish Sandwich is by far the best on the island, possibly the world!

Famous guests have included Ted Kennedy, Burt Reynolds, Clint Eastwood and Terry Bradshaw.

Sip on a Rum Swizzle, cheer with football fans and let loose at the Swizzle Inn and Swizzle South Shore.

Enjoy podsafe artist Sly Joe and their hit “Sooner than later”.

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