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Austrian Winter EscapadeThe dawn of the new millennium with its focus on the past as well as the future is a fine time to visit treasures from the old millennium. And especially when, as a bonus, you also can experience world-class skiing. There are treasures such as the town of Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, that charms visitors with cobbled streets and carillon towers, with Baroque churches and concert halls. And there is skiing at famous resorts tucked into the Kitzbühel Alps. AHI International's "Austrian Winter Escapade" provides a weeklong vacation in the spectacular Austrian Alps that is ideal for skiers and non-skiers alike. It is packed with extraordinary sightseeing as well as world-class skiing totally at the discretion of each guest. It allows you to do either, or both and enjoy these activities for around $160 a day, including round-trip airfare. Winter is the season of conviviality, with a seemingly endless succession of concerts and other cultural events. Austrian traditions, folk customs and costumes, and the music of Mozart flourish as at no other time. There are charming cafés, unique shops, and opulent palaces. Visit 17th century Burgher houses, stately Mirabell Palace Gardens, and Hohensalzburg Fortress that crowns the city and symbolizes the power of the prince-archbishops. Sample cosmopolitan nightlife perhaps with a visit to the internationally renowned casino at the Klessheim Palace. Venturing beyond the city, visitors can enjoy the splendid Austrian Alps. Each day, AHI's "Salzburg Ski Safari" whisks skiers novices and experts alike off to one of the many nearby world-class ski resorts (with instruction and equipment rental available). They'll sample the slopes of some of Europe's most exclusive ski resorts. Optional side trips include full-day excursions to Vienna, one of Europe's most elegant old-world cities, and to Innsbruck, in the heart of the Tyrol and ringed by snow-capped Alpine peaks. There also is a full-day excursion to Munich and a full-day adventure by horse-drawn sleigh through the snowy alpine landscape. A half-day outing takes you to the lovely Lake District where Sound of Music was filmed. Headquarters for your visit is the luxurious five-star Crowne Plaza Pitter Hotel. One of Austria's finest hotels full of fine marble and elegant chandeliers the Pitter is in the heart of Salzburg across from famed Mirabell Palace Gardens. Rooms have well-appointed bathrooms, safes, minibars, color TV with CNN, and direct-dial telephones. There is a fitness center with swimming pool, sauna, solarium, and steam bath. Old-World restaurants offers national and international specialties complimented by a selection of excellent Austrian wines. Included in the remarkably low price is round-trip air via scheduled flights via Lufthansa or similar carrier to and from Munich, Germany, plus scenic round-trip motorcoach transfers between the Munich airport and Salzburg, and six nights' accommodations at the luxurious five-star Crowne Plaza Pitter Hotel. Also included are an Austrian buffet breakfast daily, all baggage handling between airport and hotel, and services of an AHI International Travel Director throughout. Plus such extras as a complimentary travel kit (including luggage tags and engraved souvenir name badge), passport wallet, currency conversion calculator, and automatic $250,000 flight insurance for passengers ticketed by AHI International (except for New York State residents). A dine-around package allows travelers to sample several of Salzburg's fine restaurants at considerable savings. Priced at only $169 per person, it offers six three-course dinners featuring "specialties of the house." This package allows travelers to dine at participating restaurants of choice at the time they choose. Scheduled tour dates are January 26-February 2, Feb 1-8, 7-14, 13-20, 19-26, February 25-March 3, and March 8-15. Cost from Newark or Chicago is $1,295 per person (based on double occupancy; airport/departure taxes and VAT are an additional $99 per person). The cost from Los Angeles is $1,345. For more information contact AHI International Corporation -Updated 1-7-00- |
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