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International Destinations
European Vacations
(NC)—Art and architecture buffs claim we have not seen
anything, until we see the city of Prague. In Italy, the real
mark of summer is the grand selection of open-air opera festivals.
In Germany, you might take a Rhine River cruise or follow
your classical music interests, and in the Czech Republic,
rejuvenate at Marienbad, the world-famous wellness spa.
The details follow. Note that the pricing reported here is
for the land portions only. Air transportation is planned
separately for travel flexibility. Lufthansa, for example,
with
its hourly and extensive worldwide network, is a Canadian
gateway airline with the frequency to tailor-make any of the
following vacation plans:
Verona Summer Opera Festival
With Allegro Holidays, visit Venice and Verona, two cities
of Italy unrivalled in art and music. In Venice, cruise the
canals and shop on the Rialto, alongside artistic and historic
treasures. In Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, enjoy
opera and various performing arts at the Verona Summer Opera
Festival. This seven-day/six-night independent itinerary can
be scheduled anytime until Aug. 31, 2003, from US$926 per
person, double occupancy. Accommodation, breakfast, local
sightseeing and select musical events are included.
Brandenburg Concertos
As part of the former East Germany, the cities of Berlin,
Dresden and Leipzig produced
several giants in the classical music world. Reserve space
on this eight-day/seven-night,independent tour at any time
of year and see the inspirational work places of Handel, Wagner,
Mendelssohn, Schumann, J.S. Bach and Strauss. The price per
person is US$1,061 double occupancy with Allegro Holidays
and includes accommodation, breakfast, select music events,
sightseeing, first class city rail transfers and more.
Rhine River Cruise And The Romantic
Road
Spend 13 days in the heart of Germany. The Rhine River cruise
takes you to medieval
villages, through scenic vineyards and past countless cliff-top
castles. Then, by following the Romantic Road on this escorted
tour, you will see the legendary beauty spots of mountainous
Bavaria. Highlights include visits to Alsace, Rudesheim, Strasbourg,
Oberammergau, and more. The land/cruise price with Collette
Vacations starts at US$1,549 per person, double occupancy
for departures through September.
Wellness Spas
Hungary is rich in healing, thermal waters. In the Czech Republic,
the area near Marienbad has 100 acidulous mineral springs.
Romania spas specialize in rheumatic, cardiovascular, respiratory
and digestive disorders. Metro Travel and Tours offer one-week
prices, per person, double occupancy, starting at US$424 in
Hungary; US$413 in the Czech Republic; US$299 in Romania.
Prague
Volumes could be written and said about the music, art and
architecture of Prague.
Let's just say though that even the most seasoned culture
aficionados have reported that on their first visit to the
city, they thought for sure that they "had died and gone
to music-art-and-architecture heaven!" See Prague on
your own. Consult your travel agent for more information.
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