By Kathryn Quinn Bad Gastein has long been a favourite amongst winter sports fans in the know. With stunning 360 mountain panoramas, over 220 kilometres of ski slopes and worlds class thermal spa resorts it is obvious why so many people flock to the Gastein region year after year.Nestled in Salzburgerland, in the shadow of […]
The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced today (Mon) that initial measures for the evacuation of Austrians in Egypt would begin to be undertaken.Ministry spokesman Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal said that one or two planes would be sent to Cairo to evacuate Austrians “as soon as possible, possibly even today.” He noted that between 100 and 150 Austrians in […]
There will be three Austrian flights to Cairo, Egypt today (Mon) in order to evacuate Austrians stranded there, according to the Foreign Ministry.Ministry spokesman Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal said that the three flights, dispatched in reaction to popular concern, would have room for a total of 419 people.He added that 300 some Austrians wanted to get out […]
Most people do not long for the return of their school days, but memories of care free, fun filled days of school trips, and the first taste of freedom, are treasured by many.A few weekends ago I was reminded of that sense of adventure when I went for a ski trip organised by Contiki, who […]
By Adam GoodwinFilzmoos prides itself as a family ski resort and as keen English skiers, ranging from the novice to the intermediate, we decided to put it to the test. We being a family of five. My wife, myself and three children: Evie, aged 12, Esme, eight and three-year-old Albert.The resort itself is situated in […]
By Mary PenmanEver wanted to sleep in a converted sewer pipe, stay at a genuine Colorado ranch, or spend the night in an 18th century former prison? The 2011 edition of hotel guide “Unusual and unique overnight” is full of out of the ordinary places to stay, and would make a perfect Christmas gift for […]
by John Morris Advent is in full swing in Vienna and as the snow settles on the citys streets it is worth targeting the charity Punch Stands to do a good deed as well as have a good time. Many are to be found at the Advent markets, full of Christmas Kitsch, where the markets […]
By Mary PenmanLost in an array of autumn colours and encircled by fresh Alpine air, it is hard to believe that Semmering, in the Neunkirchen district, is barely an hour outside of Vienna.Semmering has been a tourist favourite for well over a century and a half, ever since the Semmeringer Bahn (the worlds first mountain […]
There has never been a better time to explore Croatia than the present. The spectacular country has made a comeback as a top tourist destination in recent years. The country is rich in history and culture as well as being blessed with stunning scenery and a land full of surprises.A real gem is the Dalmatian […]
Austrian Airlines will add 300 flights per week from Vienna to their schedule starting in November.Austrian Airlines said on Monday that the number of connecting flights would increase which would especially facilitate travelling from Western to Eastern Europe.The number of flights will increase from 20,000 to 20,300 per week and connecting flights will be coordinated.The […]