Escape - Winter 2008

With Brendan Worldwide Vacations’ Munich, Salzburg and Vienna seven-day package, you’ll travel from city to city by rail, and enjoy the services of a local host and guide in each destination. The package includes six nights’ accommodation, breakfasts, transfers and rail transportation, as well as a complimentary Mozart concert.

Abercrombie & Kent offers a luxurious 12-day Tailor-Made Austria & Bavaria private tour that includes four nights in Vienna, three in Salzburg, and two each in Innsbruck and Munich. Enjoy visits to the most important sights in each city, such as the Schönbrunn Palace and the Hohensalzburg Fortress.

To see even more of Central Europe, take Insight Vacations’ Vienna, Prague and Budapest eight-day escorted tour. One highlight is the small Czech city of Cesky Krumlov, which resembles a holiday card when its red-roofed medieval houses are dusted with snow. ■

Contact your American Express Travel professional to find out about your own European adventure and take advantage of exclusive benefits, including a Cardmember Annual Travel Benefit³and double Membership Rewards points.¹

Abercrombie & Kent offers the ultimate independent experience–the tailor-made Austria & Southern Bavaria 12-day tour to Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Munich. Your transfers, transport and sightseeing are totally private and include Guardian Angel services. Tour includes accommodations– four nights at the Hotel Imperial in Vienna, three at the Hotel Goldener Hirsch in Salzburg, two at the Schlosshotel Igls, and two at the Mandarin Oriental in Munich, with visits to the most important sights in each city and region. Book any 2008 Tailor-Made Austria & Bavaria tour between 1/1/08 and 3/31/08 for travel by 12/31/08, for a minimum of nine nights, and receive the tenth night free. Prices from $14,530 per guest.

American Express Vacations Book your “Vienna High Notes” package by 3/1/08 for travel between 1/15 and 6/1/08. Prices start at $1,655. Your package includes: a 5-night stay at the Hotel Imperial, a half-day Grand City Tour including the Schönbrunn Palace (a $100 value, courtesy of AEV), a full-day excursion to Salzburg and airport/hotel transfers by private car. Book your “Best of Austria” package by 3/1/08 for travel by 6/1/08. Prices start at $1,889. Your packages includes: two nights each at the following hotels - Hotel Imperial in Vienna, Hotel Goldener Hirsch in Salzburg and Augarten Hotel in Graz. In addition, you’ll receive airport/hotel transfers by private car, historical city tour and Schönbrunn Palace, full-day Salzburg tour and first-class Austria Rail pass. (Valid for 3 days of unlimited travel).

Brendan Worldwide Vacations Book the 10-day Sound of Music escorted tour, which includes a tour in and around Salzburg, three nights in Vienna and a stop in Innsbruck, as well as visits to the Passion Play Village of Oberammergau and King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. Book by 3/15/08 for travel by 12/31/08. Prices start at $1,420 per person (land-only). Or enjoy both Germany and Austria on the Munich, Salzburg and Vienna tour, which features your choice of tour length and three-, four- or five-star accommodations. Package includes breakfast daily, rail travel, services of local hosts, and sightseeing tours in each city. Book by 3/15/08 and receive a complimentary Mozart concert in Vienna. Prices start at $1,170 per person (land-only).

Classic Vacations Book a Classic Room at the Hotel Bristol or the Hotel Imperial Vienna by 3/30/08 for travel by 3/31/08 and receive daily buffet breakfast and one bottle of Imperial Cuvée sparkling wine upon arrival. Prices for 3 nights start at $789 per guest at the Hotel Bristol and $1,019 per guest at the Hotel Imperial Vienna. Book a Deluxe Room at the Hotel Schloss Fuschl by 12/21/08 for travel by 12/22/08 and receive daily buffet breakfast, complimentary in-room minibar, 1 three-course dinner (set menu) on evening of choice, 1 relaxing massage or facial treatment for two. Prices for 3 nights start at $899 per guest.

Insight Vacations Book your air-inclusive Insight Vacations’ Vienna, Prague and Budapest eight-day escorted tour by 2/28/08 for travel by 3/29/08 and receive one $75 L.L. Bean gift card per booking. Prices start at $1,199 per person.

Uniworld River Cruises Explore the interior of Europe on the 16-day Eastern European Explorer river cruise between Vienna and Bucharest. Visit Celtic fortifications, medieval towns, Turkish baths, Roman ruins and modern resorts, and enjoy a home-hosted lunch in Croatia. Book by 2/28/08 and receive $100 per person in savings. Prices start at $3,489 per person.