Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone has used the services of Gemutlichkeit to plan a trip to Germany and Switzerland? If so, would you share your experiences with me?

Thanks.
Gary

Hi garyincary,

That phrase is a German term that means something like, cozy, sweet, charming. If there is a travel service using that term, we need to know its exact, full name and maybe also where it operates from.

Your question is sort of like asking someone for information on the agency "Travel" or "Charm."

Hope to hear from you --

s

Swandav responded that Gemutlichkeit is a German phrase for sweet, cozy, and charming. It's also the name of a travel newsletter for people planning independent trips to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. They can be accessed at www.gemut.com

Hi Again,

Yes, I googled it and found its site -- it requires something like a $60 subscription to articles on travel in Germanic countries. I think the knowledge base on these forums is at least as good as you would find on the newsletter -- and it's free! The newsletter also offers consolidator air fare and free shipping on rail passes, but you can find that at a few other places too. I think you can do everything the Gemutlichkeit Travel Letter offers, but you'll have to do the research yourself.

But maybe other have used it and will offer a more informed opinion.

s

I've never used them, but I don't know if I would pay $60 for a subscription. I agree with Swandav; I think you could get an incredible wealth of information right here. Perhaps you could start by posing some questions or researching here, and if you feel you are still stuck you could consider using their services?

Tracy

I don't subscribe to the Newsletter, but I do use their car rental service, which is through AutoEurope, often at better prices. They offer good personal service. I belive this is a family company.

We used Euraide.com to help us purchase train fare for Germany. Also try budgeteurope.com for great help with trip planning. Now we get the Gemütlichkeit's Europe Travel Alert e-newsletter for free, even though I don't remember requesting it. Here's the January 4th edition as cut from my in-box:

To ensure that you continue to receive Europe Travel Alert, we recommend you add [email protected] to your address book today.
Gemütlichkeit's Europe Travel Alert
January 4, 2006

One of my favorite times of the year is the first couple of weeks in January. We're back into a routine. The exhausting holiday folly of too much food and drink is in the rearview mirror, golf is back on TV, spring is less than three months away, and we can turn our full attention to planning the next trip to Europe.
As I begin the process for 2006, I realize that the Internet, oil prices, the war on terror, the continuing demise of major U.S. airlines - Delta, United, American, Continental, Northwest, U.S. Air - plus the intense competition for our travel dollars, have all combined to make a trip to Europe a more complex and expensive proposition than it was a few years ago.
To help simplify things, here's the first 2006 issue of Europe Travel Alert:

Sylt: Germany's version of the Hamptons is a perfect place to escape fellow North American tourists. (http://gemut.com/News.asp?NewsID=83)

The 2006 World Cup: How and where to get tickets, plus a strategy to help you find moderately-priced hotels. (http://gemut.com/News.asp?NewsID=84)

Transatlantic Air Ticket Buying Guide: When is the best time to make the purchase? Will prices drop in the spring? (http://gemut.com/News.asp?NewsID=86)

2006 Auto Rental Shortage? Cars may be in short supply this year due to the World Cup. Here's a booking strategy that guarantees you a car and at the lowest price. (http://gemut.com/News.asp?NewsID=85)

A Money-Saving Europe Traveler's Resource: Hotel and restaurant reviews, top websites for the European traveler, reader recommendations, and a carefully screened list of hotels for popular destinations, are just a few of the monthly features you'll find in Gemütlichkei: The Travel Letter for Germany, Austria & Switzerland. Guaranteed money back if it doesn't save you more than the subscription price. (http://gemut.com/News.asp?NewsID=90)

Country Hopping on Skis: Three mountain villages where you can ski from one country to the next. (http://gemut.com/News.asp?NewsID=88)

Swiss Rail Gives Up Smoking: Swiss trains are now entirely smoke free. It's a change welcomed by all nonsmokers, but sources tell us the real reason for the new rule has little to do with health.
(http://gemut.com/News.asp?NewsID=87)

Prosit,

Bob Bestor

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I've received their newsletter for a couple of years and have gotten some really interesting information from it. There's no charge for it, they don't sell your email address, and the couple of times I've emailed a question to them they've been prompt and informative with the reply. I believe they're based in Oregon.

I have used Bob Bestor at Gemut.com (Gemutlichkeit Travel for car rentals several times and I was pleased enough with the deal and the service that I have not only come back again but recommended tham.

I have not used their travel service but it appears that their specialty is out-of-the-norm places with rural or specialty charm. Seems like they book you into castles and such.

"gemut" is based in southern Oregon and I used them for car rental thru AutoEurope and was very pleased with their service.