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Do ATM machines give $$$ in France, Germany? Thanks. Also, any advise on budget hotels in these two countries, thanks, again.

What a stupid question, of course they don't. They give out eros, which is handy since you're expected to pay with euros in these countries. Ever had US atm's give out Pesos, euros or Canadian Dollars?

Majority of ATM (as you are in Europe) are giving out EURO only. I'd say 99 percent. There's two ATM at Frankfurt airport in Hall B in T1 from Deutsche Bank giving out US-$ and British £. Guess the exchange rate will be bad and comission high.

Budget hotels in Germany are ETAP, Ibis, Formule 1, Motel One.

HB

[QUOTE=Hessen Bub; 1418058]Budget hotels in Germany are ETAP, Ibis, Formule 1, Motel One.

HB[/QUOTE]To be more clear (an up-to-date) : the former ETAP hotels were all bought up by Accor Hotels, and now bear the name Ibis Budget, but they are exactly the same as they used to be, just under this new name.

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To get it completely right: Etap and (outside Germany) Formule 1 did belong to Accor before, since 2012 theay are re-branding both to ibis budget. All Seasons hotels will be ibis styles.

HB

[QUOTE=Hessen Bub; 1418058]Budget hotels in Germany are ETAP, Ibis, Formule 1, Motel One.

HB[/QUOTE]Don't forget B&B hotels. My preferred stay in Frankfurt particularly as one of them (Frankfurt Nord) is very convenient for Oase.

[url]http://www.hotelbb.de/[/url]

Hi everyone!

I apologize in advance for posting a question that I could have researched in a couple of days of reading the past forum, but I am in a time crunch to buy a plane ticket by the end of the day. Some quick answers by our more experienced german travellers would be greatly appreciated!

I am going to Rome for a week for business and one of my plane ticket options is a 11 hour layover in frankfurt, from about 9 am to 8 pm (that includes time factored for transport to the airport) I was thinking of making using of the time by leaving my luggage in a cheap hostel somewhere and heading to an FKK for the day. Although I have travelled quite a bit, I have never been to an FKK before, much less in Frankfurt.

Having read through some of the forum, it looks like my options are either Mainhatten, which is in Frankfurt itself, or Oase, which is in the burbs, with Oase probably being slightly superior.

What time does these places open, and are they worth going to in the daytime? I don't mind killing some time in the morning sighteseeing, but was hoping to spend the afternoon "relaxing."

Will I have time to go to Oase? I heard that you can take the combo subway / taxi to get there. I don't want to go through the hassle of renting a car for less than one day. Is Oase worth the extra effort over Mainhatten?

Thanks!

There is a third option which is Palace. It's also in the city and close to a U-bahn station. During summer I'd think that Oase with its garden would be the preferred option for you.

The clubs open 11 but reports say the lineup can be lacking in the early hours. S-bahn number S5 to Friedrichsdorf takes about 20 minutes from the central station and from there you can take a taxi. The cost for the taxi will be slightly less than 10 euros. When leaving you just do it in reverse but to be sure you should ask reception to call a taxi for you. Your bags can be left at the central station for 2 euros.

Oase opens at 10am. Palace also. World opens at 11am.

HB

[QUOTE=Manny51;1420075]I am going to Rome for a week for business and one of my plane ticket options is a 11 hour layover in frankfurt, from about 9 am to 8 pm (that includes time factored for transport to the airport) I was thinking of making using of the time by leaving my luggage in a cheap hostel somewhere and heading to an FKK for the day. Although I have travelled quite a bit, I have never been to an FKK before, much less in Frankfurt.[/QUOTE]Why not just leave your bags at the airport? FRA has left luggage storage available.

[QUOTE=Trans Atlantic;1420301]Why not just leave your bags at the airport? FRA has left luggage storage available.[/QUOTE]Interesting, I didn't know that. I will probably do that, and just take a small backpack for the day around with a change of clothes, camera, etc.

So is Oase worth the trip over Mainhatten?

[QUOTE=Manny51; 1420678]Interesting, I didn't know that. I will probably do that, and just take a small backpack for the day around with a change of clothes, camera, etc.

So is Oase worth the trip over Mainhatten?[/QUOTE]Which day if the week?

It has been reported many times in the Forum that many of the girls has gone on Easter vacation. Know it is up to the girls to decide on the date of return, but then generally when do they come back? I intend to be at World on 23 Road may& palace on 24th hope I won't be disappointed.

I just stumbled onto this site here: [url]http://fkk-club.com/[/url]

It's a free search engine for FKK Clubs.

[QUOTE=Trans Atlantic;1420726]Which day if the week?[/QUOTE]Friday. I was planning to get there at about 3 pm and leave about 6:30 or 7pm. Too short a visit? Worth showing up earlier at 2 pm just to bask in the sun?

I have been reading some pages back a year or two. It seems that Oase has a nice outdoor area with a pool. Some posters were mentioning a lot of construction going on. Anyone know when this renovation is expected to be completed?

Mainhatten also seems to be more expensive.