Originally Posted by NJUPINTHEAIR

It is also pricier in points or cash and has a higher parking fee, but you may also wish to check out the C/Y Basel. Save a 1/2 hour to Black Forest area in Germany as opposed to Karlsruhe but even though parking more expensive and no breakfast -- you save on petrol.

Also, don't know your interests as well as whether you are interested in making a somewhat farther day trip, but the city/town of Nancy, France is a must if you like Art Nouveau architecture. Nancy was and is a big agricultural producer and since nature was a big influence on this style of art the city was a natural for hosting such artists. Many surviving private residences as well as office buildings are in this style and there is actually a self-guided walking tour pamphlet that I believe you can pick up at the tourist information office. In addition, they have a truly grand plaza lined by sumptuous Rococo buildings that one of the Louis' built for his father-in-law who was the deposed King of Poland who had his court in exile here befitting someone of his royal personage. It is a nice place and not many go there as it is a bit too far for those who go mainly to Paris.

Enjoy your trip!