European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 04, 1989, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Fours Are available at the Casino at Baden Baden above and vitors can gel a drink of Thermal water inside the ornate trin Halle or pump station right. Aden i Munich of Den Baden Izra Raden not just for the Jet set chips on the Casino s Roulette table. Is photos by Michael Abrams Ell by Marynett staff writer Baden Baden the West German spa where wealthy europeans have taken the Waters since the 1700s. Is no tourist bargain. Unlike Many towns of its size it does not offer a profusion of attractions. Mark Twain found it a Plain Little town with hollow  some say it has t changed. Bad ii Baden s two main claims to Fame the Baths Baden and the Casino Are very much Worth a visit however and a Day s excursion taking in both won t break your budget unless of course you have an unlucky session at the gaming tables. Until recently Baden Baden s hotels catered mainly to Jet Sellers providing the Crux Lute comforts and Little extras like helicopter pickup service in neighbouring countries that they expect. Now however the town is coupling those with less than Vanderbilt or Trump bankrolls. Package visits Are being offered that include accommodations at prime hotels. Some tie in with balloon rides and fitness courses others with sports and wine tasting. Baden Baden owes its reputation As a luxury spa of course to its Thermal 156 degrees fahrenheit Waters. The romans first discovered them bubbling out from below the florentine Mountain. Adding to the town s popularity is its sheltered Valley location Between the Black Forest and the Rhine Plain. Though it has a mild climate year round Spring or summer is the Ideal Lime to visit. The tree lined Lichtl Entsler Alice and the.rose-. 4 sir Pel Magazine May 4, 1989