In our Germany Travel Forum, a reader asked recently:

I am planning to go to oktoberfest this year with my family (2 kids, 10 and 13 years old). I have never been, I heard a lot about the festival, but I would appreciate some personal advice and tips, especially if I can bring my kids?

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Oktoberfest Resources:

• Complete Guide to Oktoberfest
• Oktoberfest Dates and Opening Hours
• Oktoberfest Events and Highlights

Planning a summer escape to Germany? If you need some inspiration on how to spend the best time of the year in Germany, check out these summer travel ideas for 2009:

• Escape the City Heat: Germany's Best Nude Beaches
• By Bike, Car, or Foot: Explore the Black Forest
• Take a Road Trip: The Best Scenic Routes in Germany
• Enjoy Summer Evenings: Munich's Best Beer Gardens
• The Sport Events of Summer 2009: World Championships in Athletics, Berlin
• Visit Summer Festivals: July Events 2009

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Another day, another hot deal: If you plan on staying at a German B&B this summer and want to save some Euros, head over to BedandBreakfast.com. The website celebrates the best time of the year with a sizzling summer sale, where travelers can save up to $100 on bookings made by July 6, 2009.

The deal: You'll get $50 off for a two night stay, $75 off for a three night stay and $100 off for a stay of four or more nights. Happy saving!

Attention Fashionistas: Berlin gets ready for its Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010, which kicks off this Wednesday, July 1st, in the German capital. Premiered in 2007, the Berlin Fashion Week is taking place twice a year and proves that Berlin can hold its own among international fashion cities like Milan, Paris, or New York.

Along with big-name designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Hugo Boss, and Escada, the Berlin Fashion Week is especially famous for its young up-and-coming designers. More than 30 international labels will show their creative ideas for spring/summer 2010, so find out what’s "in" at runway shows, trade fairs, exhibitions, and, of course, parties.

Information on the Berlin Fashion Week

• Where: Berlin, Bebelplatz and various venues
• When: July 1 - 4, 2009
• Official Website of the Berlin Fashion Week 2010
• More Events in Germany in July