Articles Mentioning Austrian Alps Hotels

7 Underrated Destinations in Central Europe

Central Europe, a vaguely defined region open to many interpretations, is becoming increasingly popular with travelers, thanks to its rich and complicated history, multiculturalism, stunning landmarks, and in some cases, affordable prices. Most first-time visitors to the region stick to capital cities, such as Prague, Vienna, Berlin, and Budapest. Although these dynamic capitals merit the…

7 of the World’s Most Expensive Cities and Their Cheaper, Cooler Alternatives

For the urban travel aficionado, the world’s biggest, baddest, and most expensive cities have unmatched allure. Places like New York City, Tokyo, and London are certainly some of the coolest, busiest, and most energy-packed places on earth, but just a couple nights spent in any of those destinations can leave your bank accounts quickly drained.…

The Most Scenic Train Trips in the Alps

The speed with which planes allow us to traverse the world is pretty impressive, but when it comes to taking the scenic route, trains have it down. In Europe, some of the best eye-candy comes from a train trip in the Alps, the mountain range that extends approximately 750 miles across eight countries, including France,…

Ab auf die Piste! Reisetipps für Wintersportler

Die Tage werden länger, die Nächte kühler, der erste Frost überzieht die Windschutzscheiben des Autos, die Luft riecht nach Winter. Während viele Menschen dem Sommer nachtrauern, freuen sich Schnee-Enthusiasten auf den Beginn der Skisaison. Wer seinen Winterurlaub noch nicht gebucht hat, sollte dies bald tun, denn die beliebten Hotels sind schnell ausgebucht. Hier sind ein…

The 8 Most Famous Christmas Markets in Europe That Will Change Your Life

Len via Flickr Short days, darkness, cold weather, gift anxiety; can someone remind us exactly why Christmas ’tis the season to be jolly? Ah, yes, well there are the parties, caroling, sweet treats, fun traditions, and time spend with family — we guess that can be pretty spectacular. And then there are also the Christmas…

The Best Holiday Markets in All of Europe

Len via Flickr Short days, darkness, cold weather, gift anxiety; can someone remind us exactly why Christmas ’tis the season to be jolly? Ah, yes, well there are the parties, caroling, sweet treats, fun traditions, and time spend with family — we guess that can be pretty spectacular. And then there are also the Christmas…

Skiing the Alps: The 5 Coziest Apres-Ski Hotels

Sure, North America has some beautiful slopes, but there’s something about the Alps that elevates (literally and figuratively) the whole apres-ski experience. From Austria to Italy, Europe’s ski mountains provide some of the best powder, runs, and views in the world. And the surrounding ski towns are perfect for settling in post-ski and enjoying the…