Austria

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Join Rupert Parker as he goes cycling around Salzburg and its lakes.

Cycling Around Salzburg And Its Lakes. Immerse yourself in beautiful scenery.

It’s the centre of the “Salzkammergut”, literally the land of salt, since the glistening white stuff has been mined here since 800BC. It’s also Austria’s most spectacular lake district and you can explore ten of them on a week’s circular cycle tour.

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Michael Edwards goes aboard an  A-ROSA Donna druise along the Danube.and  stops first in Vienna.  A ROSA Donna

A-ROSA Donna Cruise: Highights Danube First Stop Fantastic Vienna

This is our first stop on a five-night Danube Highlights cruise with further excursions to Budapest, Bratislava and the Wachau valley.

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Ischgl's Michelin star mountain huts

Ischgl’s Michelin star Mountain Huts. Heavenly dining.

Five top chefs each create a dish which would then be served in the mountain huts for the rest of the summer season.

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skiing in Ischgl and Kappl

Skiing in Ischgl and Kappl. Experience fantastic skiing experiences.

For the moment, my mind and senses are utterly attuned as we slide past frozen waterfalls and pristine snowfields, This joins my Top Ten Runs of all time.

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Hotel rasmushof kitzbuehel winter

Hotel Rasmushof. Kitzbühel’s Family Run Luxury Jewel.

The Rasmushof Hotel is set in the very foot of the legendary Hahnenkamm, a mountain known throughout the world along with Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and the Eiger.

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Rupert Parker explores Carinthia in south east Austria. Row Boat Millstätter See

Carinthia . The Land of the Lakes and soaring peaks

Austria has long been a popular destination with British travellers, both for winter skiing and summer hiking. The Tyrol gets most of the action, but Carinthia, in South East Austria, is well worth a visit.

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