November 7, 2013 | By Collette Peck
Wein in Wien! (Wine in Vienna) Vienna is the only European capital with wineries within its city limits. I’m guessing you thought that Austrian wines consisted of only Grüner Veltliner??! Guess again. On this Austrian Study Tour put on by the Austrian Tourist board, they were out to prove …
November 1, 2013 | By Collette Peck
The Goldener Hirsch, or golden stag in Salzburg, Austria Location, Location, Location. This hotel is on the main street (Getreidegasse), due to the fact that it’s been around since 1407! But don’t let the date of this traditional inn style hotel fool you, this is a deluxe property in Salzburg. …
October 28, 2013 | By Collette Peck
I recently returned from an Austria Study Tour that was sponsored by Virtuoso. The Austrian Tourist Board went all out to showcase two of the iconic cities of Austria; Vienna and Salzburg. Although I have traveled to Europe many times, this was my first trip to Austria. My first …