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ATG Travel Deutschland GmbH has been a leader in business travel consulting and management for 25 years. One of the leading Global Travel Management company in the DACH region, ATG provides a creative solution that to transform theories into reality We provide skill set unique to ATG.     ATG provides coverage in 140+ countries with a global team of 7,800.     We are the only global travel management network to have achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring the quality we deliver is evidenced in our procedures, processes and culture.     ATG is a global reselling partner since 1997.  

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ATG Alternative Technology Group GmbH , located in Gloett (Bavaria, Southern Germany) was founded 1985 by Franz Eisenhofer sen. and is continued with Franz Eisenhofer jun. as a member of the management since 2000.

Our longtime know-how and close collaboration with experienced partners from Germany and abroad forms an extensive network of specialists for alternative Fuel and Energy systems .

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• Development, manufacture and distribution of Multifuel-Generators for power generation with alternative fuels
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Our research and development projects are operated in close cooperation with external partners as well as well-known research institutes. In cooperation with BayWa AG and TFZ Straubing (Technology and Support Centre for Renewable resources), for example, we are investigating the operating and emission behavior of modern vegetable oil tractors at the test bench and in field applications under real conditions with portable emission measuring systems (PEMS).

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The famous American author John Hemingway said ‘If I have ever s een magic, it has been in Africa.’ The land of savannahs, safaris and the breathtaking Sahara could not have been described better. To the uninitiated it is a land of surprises, to the wanderer, an emotion, and to the traveler, home.

The blazing colors of sunset slowly turning to warm hues, the slope of a lioness as she marks her prey, the tripod of a giraffe as it bends to take a sip of water, the tufts of white cloud lazily wafting across the iridescent blues of the sky. As you experience the beauty of Africa you cannot help but think ….the canvas of this great continent could only have been painted by the hands of God.

The little giggle that escapes your throat as you observe a naughty baby rhino tease his mother, the stiffness in your spine when a herd of tuskers notice your presence, the rush of fear tinged with adrenaline as you watch a lion race towards fleein g gazelle and the warmth that fills your heart as you match steps with the natives to the beat of their drums.

Come experience Africa with us! The continent, the magic and the emotion. 

WELCOME TO AFRICA

The famous American author John Hemingway said  ‘If I have ever s een magic, it has been in Africa.’ The land of savannahs, safaris and the breathtaking Sahara could not have been described better. To the uninitiated it is a land of surprises, to the wanderer, an emotion, and to the traveler, home.

The blazing colors of sunset slowly turning to warm hues, the slope of a lioness as she marks her prey, the tripod of a  giraffe as it bends to take a sip of water, the tufts of white cloud lazily wafting across the iridescent blues of the sky.  As you experience the beauty of Africa you cannot help but  think ….the  canvas of this great continent could only have been painted by the hands of God.

The little giggle that escapes your throat as you observe a naughty baby rhino tease his mother, the stiffness in your spine when a herd of tuskers  notice your presence, the rush of fear tinged with adrenaline as you watch a lion race towards fleein g gazelle and the warmth that fills your heart as you match steps with the natives to the beat of their drums.

Come experience Africa with us! The continent, the magic and the emotion. 

Be it the vast expanse of Kazakhstan or the chaotic streets of Hanoi, the diversity of its religions or the night life of Bangkok, Asia has for long fascinated travelers from across the world. According to Greek mythology, Asia was named after the goddess that gave birth to Atlas, the Titan th at holds up the world. Home to the largest population in the world , it opens its arms wide to welcome every kind of traveler. Food lovers can satiate their gastronomical urges in its belly, mountaineers can conquer its challenging peaks, the romantics can roam its pristin e beaches and for those that just want to let their hair down, the pulsating nightlife remains unmatched.

Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar remain the old favorites but for those that want to scratch deeper than the surface, there are hidden gems waiting to be uncovered. The unexplored islands of Indonesia for the Robinson Crusoe experience, Lion City Singapore and its culinary culture, the ornate shrines and bygone era of Cambodia and the undulating landscape of China. Asia is one of the most magnific ent continents and continues to remain a favorite of people from all walks of life . 

WELCOME TO ASIA

Be it the vast expanse of Kazakhstan or the chaotic streets of  Hanoi, the diversity of its religions or the night life of Bangkok, Asia has for long fascinated travelers from across the world. According to Greek mythology, Asia was named after the goddess that gave birth to Atlas, the Titan th at holds up the world.  Home to the largest population in the world , it opens its arms wide to welcome every kind of traveler. Food lovers can satiate their gastronomical urges in its belly, mountaineers can conquer its challenging peaks, the romantics can roam its pristin e beaches and for those that just want to let their hair down, the pulsating  nightlife remains unmatched.

Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar  remain the old favorites but for those that want to scratch deeper than the surface, there are hidden gems waiting  to be uncovered. The unexplored islands of Indonesia for the Robinson Crusoe experience, Lion City Singapore and its culinary culture, the ornate shrines and bygone era of Cambodia and the undulating landscape of China. Asia is one of the most magnific ent continents and continues to remain a favorite of people from all  walks of life . 

Deep azure skies stretching lazily across myriad geological wonders, sun kissed beaches, never ending deserts of the Outback and native flavors to tickle your palate, Australasia is wild, wond erful and vast. With a generous helping of some of the world’ s most beautiful sights, this is a land that embraces nature. Diverse topographies and ecosystems, mesmerizing underwater marine life and untouched landscapes, all waiting to be explored.

On one hand there are the underwater worlds of the Great Barrier reefs while on the other is New Zealand’s Kaikoura with its magnificent whales. Beautiful desert panoramas in Queensland and snowy glaciers of South Island - there is so much to choose from . Let the glow worms in the Waitomo caves light up your world , spend a night under the Mil ky Way, enjoy a barbecue on Bondi beach or gush at the innocence of a koala as it sleeps .

There are numerous wonders here you could write home about . So make those travel plans, pack your bags and fill those postcar ds with unforgettable memories as you feast on a traditional Maori meal under these unsullied skies. 

                                                                                                                                                                  WELCOME TO AUSTRALASIA

Deep azure skies stretching lazily across  myriad geological wonders, sun kissed beaches, never ending deserts of the Outback and native flavors to tickle your palate, Australasia is wild, wond erful and vast. With a generous helping of some of the world’ s most beautiful sights, this   is a   land   that   embraces nature.  Diverse topographies and  ecosystems, mesmerizing underwater marine  life and untouched landscapes, all waiting to be explored.

On one hand there are the underwater worlds of the Great Barrier reefs while on the other is New Zealand’s  Kaikoura  with its magnificent whales.  Beautiful desert panoramas  in Queensland and snowy glaciers of South Island - there is so much to choose   from .  Let the glow worms in the Waitomo caves light up your world ,  spend a night under the Mil ky Way, enjoy a barbecue on  Bondi beach or  gush  at the innocence of a koala as it sleeps .

There are numerous wonders  here  you could write home about . So make those travel plans, pack your bags and fill those postcar ds with unforgettable memories as you feast on a traditional Maori meal under these unsullied skies. 

Europe brings to mind a gigantic cauldron, with a liberal dash of history, culture, art and beautiful landscapes all thrown in for a perfect mix. There are so many cultural experiences that almost everyone hopes to have that European adventure some time in their life.

History stands still in the famous landmarks in England and wine has a heady flavor of love in France. The canals and alleys of Italy make you want to get lost in its embrace, while the laidback pace of Spai n gives respite to the weary. There is no way one can travel to Europe and not be awestruck by its beauty, its opulence and its diversity. However hard anyone may sell this continent , only your own experience helps you create your own story.

WELCOME TO EUROPE

Europe brings to mind a gigantic cauldron, with  a liberal dash of history, culture, art and   beautiful landscapes all thrown in for a perfect mix. There are so many cultural experiences  that almost everyone hopes to have that European adventure some time in their life.

History stands still in the famous landmarks in England and wine has a heady flavor of love in France. The canals and alleys of Italy make you want to get lost in its embrace, while the laidback pace of Spai n gives respite to the weary. There is no way one can travel to Europe and not be awestruck by its beauty, its opulence and its diversity. However hard anyone may sell this continent , only your own experience helps  you create your own story.

Eat, pray, love! India offers you all three. Multi-cultural cuisine to satisfy your gastronomical urges, yoga, meditation and spirituality as passed down by the great masters, and an opportunity to fall in love with this land and its people.

Stretching from the peaks of the mighty Himalayas with freezing temperatures, to the southernmost tip boasting an ideal tropical climate , India is like a wonderland, full of surprises. Natural and man made wonders woven into an intricate tapestry , elephants and tigers roaming its dense jungles, astounding temples and magnificent palaces, and above all a monument dedicated to love - the Taj Mahal!

T he sights, sounds and smells of this exotic country can be intense and overwhelming at first but also addictive. No visitor goes back quite t he same. 

WELCOME TO INDIA

Eat, pray, love! India offers you all three. Multi-cultural cuisine to satisfy your gastronomical urges, yoga, meditation and spirituality as passed down by the great masters, and an  opportunity to fall in love with this land and its people.

Stretching from the peaks of the mighty Himalayas  with freezing temperatures,  to the  southernmost tip boasting an ideal tropical climate ,   India is like a wonderland, full of  surprises. Natural and man made  wonders  woven into an intricate tapestry ,  elephants and tigers roaming its dense jungles, astounding  temples and magnificent palaces,  and above all a monument dedicated to love - the Taj Mahal!

T he sights, sounds and  smells of this exotic country can be intense and overwhelming at first  but also addictive.  No visitor goes back quite t he same. 

Welcome to America - the land of dreams! An extraordinary continent on everyone’s travel list. Gigantic forests merge with fiery volcanoes, teeming cities get swallowed up by colossal canyons, eclectic streets blend into picturesque mountains. Not all grapes are sour, is what the wine growers in California would tell you , and not all chocolates are s weet as per the Costa Ricans. Indulge yourself with a bit of both!

Banff makes you dream of clear lakes and snow-capped peaks. Hawaii bring s to mind the dreamy beaches . New York beats in tune to your heart and Hollywood churns up memories of timeless movies. The third largest continent in the world with temperatures ranging from icy cold in Greenland to tropical in the Caribbean. Fascinating wildlife, an array of national forests, white sandy beaches and never ending amusement parks-there is something for all age groups. America, after all, is where dreams come true .

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Welcome to America - the land of dreams!  An extraordinary continent on everyone’s travel list. Gigantic forests merge with fiery volcanoes, teeming cities get swallowed up by colossal canyons, eclectic streets blend into picturesque mountains.  Not all grapes are sour, is what the wine growers in California would tell you ,  and not all chocolates are s weet as per the Costa Ricans. Indulge yourself with a bit of both!

Banff makes you dream of clear lakes and snow-capped peaks. Hawaii bring s to mind the dreamy beaches . New York beats in tune to your heart and Hollywood churns up memories of timeless movies.  The third largest continent in the world with temperatures ranging from icy cold in Greenland to tropical in the Caribbean. Fascinating wildlife, an array of national forests, white sandy beaches and never ending amusement parks-there is something for all age groups. America, after all, is where dreams come true .

Be it the North Pole or the South, you cannot help but fall in love and be moved by the beauty of either. For some , it is the wildlife, while for others it could be the wilderness that lures them to these remote destinations. Natural phenomena like the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are another attraction.

Both are at the extreme ends of the world , While the Arctic is more approachable with a slightly less harsh climate , the Antarctic fulfills our wildest imagination. Both are covered in ice and snow and spend half the year in complete darkness or sunlight. Penguins are only seen in Antarctica while Polar bears inhabit the Arctic. Whales , however , are not partial and prefer both.

The beauty of the Arctic and Antarctica is beyond expectation and continues to haunt long after. These destinations are a stark reminder to every visitor of the power and purity of nature. 

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The beauty of the Arctic and Antarctica is beyond expectation and continues to haunt long after. These destinations are a stark reminder to every visitor of the power and purity of nature. 

Conjure up images of palm-laden beaches, snow-capped mountains, rainforests infested with exotic wildlife and majestic colonial buildings, relics of a glorious past. That is South America for you. Walking through the towns and cities you are transported back in history, getting a peek into the ancient Incan and Aztec cultures.

Be it a visit to the oldest desert in the world, Atacama in Chile, or the high al titude Andes mountains , nestli ng the freshwater lake Titicaca in Bolivia , this continent ga ve us our passion for soccer, enticed us with their samba and impressed us with their horse riding skills. Diverse cultures welcome you in its different countries with their own distinct flavor. Most importantly is its unmistaken ‘joie de vivre’ that hits you the moment you set foot in it.  

WELCOME TO SOUTH AMERICA

Conjure up images of palm-laden beaches, snow-capped mountains, rainforests infested with exotic wildlife and majestic colonial buildings, relics of a glorious past. That is South America for you.  Walking through the towns and  cities  you are transported back in history, getting  a peek into the ancient Incan and Aztec cultures.

Be it a visit to the oldest desert in the world, Atacama in Chile, or the high al titude Andes  mountains ,  nestli ng the freshwater lake Titicaca  in Bolivia , this continent ga ve us our passion for soccer,  enticed us with their samba and  impressed us with their horse riding skills. Diverse cultures welcome you in its different countries  with their own distinct flavor. Most importantly is its unmistaken ‘joie de vivre’ that hits you the moment you set foot in it.  

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History Buff? Add These Places in Germany to Your Must-See List

The roman empire made great inroads into southern germany, establishing villages, forts, and trading routes. follow the remnants of the empire from frankfurt to munich and take in ancient history along the unesco-recognized upper germanic-rhaetian limes..

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At the crossroads of several European empires, Germany has a storied history. Though each empire left its unique mark, the Romans may have held the greatest cultural influence in the south as they expanded their empire along what’s now referred to as the Limes Street. The UNESCO-recognized Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes follows a trail of fortresses and ruins of what was once the wealthy and powerful Roman Empire.

Learn about life over the last two millennia by visiting the five museums along the route. Stop to take in the remains of small forts and encampments dotting the countryside and you’ll be surprised not only by what you learn but also by how well-preserved some of these millennia-old structures are.

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Start your tour in Frankfurt with a stay at the Hilton Frankfurt City Centre , a remarkable hotel with a pool and spa located beside the Alte Oper, the magnificent opera house. Once an important royal palatinate of the Eastern Franconians and the Roman kings’ permanent city of choice, Frankfurt is home to the Imperial Cathedral ( Kaiserdom ), where several emperors were crowned after 1562.

The city has remained an important center for finance and trade, which you can witness up close with a stay in the Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt City Centre East in the heart of the financial district. Learn more about the connection between the Romans and trade at the Historisches Museum Frankfurt, which is within walking distance of the Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt City Centre .

Enjoy a stay at one of three Hiltons near the airport after taking in the city’s historic district and pedestrianized shopping streets, like Hilton Frankfurt Airport , Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport , or Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Airport . You could also find a pleasant place to stay off the beaten path, such as at the DoubleTree by Hilton Frankfurt Niederrad or near the convention center at the Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt City Centre Messe . Consider as well the nearby Hilton Garden Inn Mannheim before journeying onwards along the Roman Trail.

Würzburg’s Residence Palace and Court Gardens

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Head into Würzburg to catch a glimpse of the 18th-century baroque masterpiece, Residence Palace in Würzburg with its quiet Court Gardens. Though much of the original structure was damaged during World War II, the palace’s restoration has proven remarkable, and the interiors contain reconstructed frescoes alluding to Roman history, including nods to Emperor Barbarossa.

Carry on a bit north of the Limes trail to the medieval village of Bamberg , which retains its original centuries-old buildings, including architectural styles from the Age of Enlightenment. Constructed as something of a “second Rome,” Bamberg links its agricultural surroundings to urbanity today without losing its historical atmosphere.

Complimentary breakfast at Hampton by Hilton Nuremberg City Centre

After a stroll through the city, go to Nuremberg to spend the night at the Hampton by Hilton Nuremberg City Centre . Offering complimentary breakfast for all guests, the hotel is also ideally located a short walk from its central station and just a few miles from the pedestrianized shopping square in the historic Old Town. Famed for its Christmas market in winter and car-free inner city that allows for gatherings in the town square during warmer months, Nuremberg combines the old with the new in unique ways. Enjoy a gingerbread or tiny sausage in the city center before touring the Imperial Castle, a 900-year-old fortress designed during the reign of Emperor Konrad III. Then travel to the outskirts of the city to learn about more recent history with a visit to the Documentation Center at the former Nazi party rally grounds, and the Memorial to the Nuremberg Trials of 1946.

Old Town Regensburg

Moving along the Limes trail, stop off briefly at the resort town of Bad Gögging on the Danube River, and immerse yourself in its thermal baths which are said to have healing waters. Carry on to Regensburg, where artifacts from millennia past are around every corner in the UNESCO-recognized Old Town . The quaint village holds architectural treasures from the 11th to 13th centuries and retains its Old World charm.

A guest room at Hampton by Hilton Regensburg

Stroll through the picturesque city streets and across the 12th-century Stone Bridge over the Danube to the Stadtamhof district, from where you can see the towers of St. Peter’s Cathedral, or Dom. Learn about regional history at the House of Bavarian History before turning in for the night at the Hampton by Hilton Regensburg , just a short drive from the insightful Walhalla Museum and a series of restored castles. Enjoy free WiFi and a complimentary hot breakfast in the morning before you head out.

Passau’s Roman Fort

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Trace the Romans down the Danube to Passau, with its UNESCO-recognized Roman Fort at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. After a devastating fire destroyed much of the city (famous for its sword-making during the Renaissance), the historic core was rebuilt in a stunning baroque style. If you’re longing for more cultural immersion, consider a longer trip with additional stops to take in Augsburg and Bayreuth, home to the intricately decorated Margravial Opera House , with its illusionistic painting and Italian-inspired theater.

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Here It Comes: Another Hot Summer in Europe

Extreme heat and other weather challenges are in the forecast this summer, and travel advisers, tourists and local officials are getting prepared.

By Ceylan Yeğinsu

Europe, the world’s fastest-warming continent, is headed for another scorching summer, meteorologists warn. And travelers, once again, are heading to the hot spots.

Last year, large parts of southern Europe experienced prolonged periods of extreme heat with temperatures reaching 118 degrees and lasting up to two weeks or more. The sweltering conditions upended vacations throughout the summer season as visitors collapsed from heat exhaustion at crowded tourist sites, and wildfires led to evacuations in Greece, Italy and Spain.

“Our computer models are in good agreement that it’s going to be another unusually hot summer, especially during late July through August,” said Todd Crawford, vice president of meteorology at Atmospheric G2 , a weather and climate intelligence firm based in Manchester, N.H. The company expects the magnitude of the heat to be similar to 2022, the hottest summer ever recorded in Europe, with the most anomalous heat projected in the south, in popular countries for travelers like Greece, Croatia and Italy.

Since 1991, Europe has been warming at twice the global average, and 23 of the 30 most severe heat waves in Europe since 1950 have occurred since 2000, with five in the last three years, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said several factors contribute to the continent’s vulnerability, including the proportion of European land in the Arctic — the fastest-warming region on earth — and changes in atmospheric circulation.

Yet despite the forecast and increasing trend of excessive summer heat, demand is still high for destinations where temperatures reached 100 degrees or higher in recent summers. Overall, U.S. demand for travel to Europe has increased since last year, according to the travel site Hopper . Rome, Paris and Athens are among the most searched cities out of billions of annual searches for summer vacations on Kayak and Expedia.

“The destinations are being booked again, and what really characterizes people is how quickly they forget and push back negative experiences,” said Stefan Gössling, a professor who researches tourism and climate change at Linnaeus University in Sweden. “People who were caught in life-threatening situations like the wildfires may reconsider where they travel, but for the broader population, we are not yet seeing a big change in decision-making because of the heat.”

Green spaces and heat officers: Cities adapt

As the summer approaches, popular destinations that were hit hard last year are working on protocols to make residents and tourists safe and more comfortable. In 2021, Athens became the first European city to appoint a chief heat officer to oversee those efforts. One of the first steps was to categorize heat waves by severity, like hurricanes, as an early warning system for the potential impact on human health. It is also naming heat waves to emphasize their potential risks.

“Heat is a silent killer and projections for the coming years show that it will only get worse, so we are redesigning our city and making changes to adapt,” said Elissavet Bargianni, the chief heat officer for Athens. Beyond raising awareness, the city plans to implement additional measures, which include increasing the number of green spaces and creating cool public areas.

For visitors planning to visit Athens this summer, Ms. Bargianni advises using the Extrema Global app that calculates the coolest route for getting from point A to point B according to the current temperature and density of the trees. The city already has several air-conditioned cooling centers that are free.

During last July’s heat wave, the Acropolis was forced to close between midday and the early evening to protect visitors after some of them collapsed from the heat. The ministry of culture could make the same decision this year, Ms. Bargianni said, if the heat is severe.

Heat and tours: Travel advisers get creative

Travel advisers are also factoring heat into flexible itineraries. In cities like Rome, Barcelona, Paris and Athens, they are scheduling sightseeing in the cooler morning and evening hours, and arranging air-conditioned transportation.

“We tend to do activities and tours in the morning, then stop for lunch, and in the mid- to late afternoon you either go back to the hotel to sit by the pool or go to the beach,” said Gary Portuesi, a co-managing partner at Authentic Explorations, a New York-based travel company that specializes in Europe.

If clients insist on taking midday tours, the company will work with local partners to make the experience as comfortable as possible. “If there is a six-hour tour, for example, they will cut it down to four and take them to an air-conditioned gelateria for a break,” Mr. Portuesi said.

It is not only the heat that travel advisers have had to grapple with, but also other unpredictable weather events. Last summer, while some parts of the continent were hot and dry, others were cold and wet. “There was a period during the summer peak when it was hotter in the Dolomites than it was in Sicily,” said Jennifer Schwartz, the Italy-based partner of Authentic Explorations. “The most important aspect of our job is to set expectations about the variables and guide people instead of saying it’s too hot, don’t come.”

Heat insurance?

To help travelers book with more confidence, Sensible Weather, a Los Angeles-based start-up that provides a weather guarantee for vacations and outdoor experiences, has recently added high heat protection to its coverage. When booking through a Sensible partner, travelers will be able to add daily protection and if the temperature exceeds a threshold — usually set between 90 and 100 degrees — they can claim reimbursement. Currently, the insurance is only available in the United States, but, the company said, will gradually be rolled out in Europe and elsewhere.

“The goal of the company is to cover everything that can ruin a trip, and usually it’s rain, but temperature is number two,” said Nick Cavanaugh, the company’s founder who was developing the product while caught in a heat wave in Barcelona last year.

Customers do not need to cancel their trip in order to be reimbursed. Those on package tours are reimbursed for the average daily rate of their entire trip for each day that surpassed the heat threshold. “Our customers can still go on their vacations, but if it’s too hot for some hours of the day and unpleasant to go outside, you can hang out in the air-conditioning and we will reimburse you,” Mr. Cavanaugh said.

Heading to cooler climes

Some travelers who were caught in Europe’s heat waves last summer are seeking cooler destinations this summer in places like Norway, Slovenia, Switzerland, Sweden and Finland. Flight searches for Tromsø, Norway, for example, have increased by 85 percent over 2023, according to Kayak.

Joanna Walker, a 43-year-old recruiter from Boston, was caught in a blistering heat wave with her family in Italy last July and vowed never to return during the summer. She said she had been advised to travel during the shoulder season, but couldn’t because her children were in school.

“We couldn’t even cool off in the pool because there was no shade and the water was hot,” Ms. Walker recalled. “We wanted to see the sights in Florence and have long lunches in the piazzas, but instead we were stuck in our overpriced villas under the air-conditioning.”

This year her family has booked a tour of Norway’s fjords in July, where temperatures linger in the high 60s. “It’s going to be a different vibe to Italy for sure, lots of nature and not as much history, but at least it will be cool enough to experience something.”

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Ceylan Yeginsu is a travel reporter for The Times who frequently writes about the cruise industry and Europe, where she is based. More about Ceylan Yeğinsu

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Dozens of passengers on 12-hour-long flight suddenly fell ill with vomiting and nausea

Passengers onboard a Condor flight from Mauritius to Frankfurt, Germany, earlier this month mysteriously “ became ill ,” needing airsick bags during the flight, the airline said. Upon arrival, the plane was met with emergency vehicles and medical staff.

During the Germany-based carrier’s nearly 12-hour-long flight on May 2, 70 of the 290 passengers reported feeling nausea and vomiting, according to German media outlet Bild . The crew was not affected. 

“The crew cared for these passengers by providing additional liquids and airsick bags as required until further medical assistance was available,” a spokesperson for the airline told USA TODAY in an emailed statement on Friday.

“As a precautionary measure, Frankfurt airport and the relevant authorities on the ground were informed to ensure medical care was made available upon arrival in Frankfurt,” the airline continued. 

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The airline is investigating to determine the cause of the incident and is working closely with relevant partners and authorities, the spokesperson said. No cause was identified as of Friday.

In the meantime, Condor said it has adjusted its cleaning and loading processes for its flights from Mauritius with “additional and more intensive cleaning measures for all objects and surfaces.” The airline also said it is only serving meals from a completely new batch.

Kathleen Wong is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Hawaii. You can reach her at [email protected] .