Feeling free. Photo credit: Innsbruck Tourismus.
Innsbruck, Austria is set to host the first Winter Youth Olympics, January 13 to 22, 2012.
The city will welcome some 1,000+ athletes aged 14 to 18 who will compete at the 2012 Youth Olympic Games in events including biathlon, bobsleighing, curling, ice hockey, luge, figure skating and skiing.
Gastro Ski World Cup in Austria.
Some 60 celebrity chefs from around Europe will take to the slopes in Tirol, Austria.
On April 11, they will compete in the Gastro Ski World Cup in Ischgl,a giant slalom race against each other for the Chef’s Star Cup.
Vienna hotels can be perfect city breaks for Austrian mountain travelers.
A world class city of culture, Vienna is known for its architecture, opera and museums.
Touring Europe with Topdeck.
Are you a Gen Y traveler looking for guided tours of Europe?
Australian travel company Topdeck offers guided tours of Europe for travelers aged 18 to 39 year old.
In 2011, Topdeck will feature 92 Europe trips across its EuroHotel, EuroClub, Euro Camping and Explorer trip styles.
Clubhouse suite, Aurelio Lech.
Fancy Easter eggs, chocolate massages and champagne?
Then you’ll likely love the new Easter Package at Austria’s boutique hotel Aurelio Lech.
The Austrian National Tourist Office plans the exhibition “Summer in Austria – Fresh Sights and Enchanting Surprises” in London.
At the National Geographic Store on London’s Regent Street, the event, on Monday, February 28, 2011, will be limited attendance.
Planning an upcoming ski holiday? Whether you’re going skiing in Tirol, Austria or the Colorado Rockies, packing right is smart.
That’s why we fancy these 10+ great packing tips from Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce in Colorado.
The Schlosswirt in Austria.
Planning a horse riding and skiing holiday in Europe?
Then take a look at The Riding Company and its winter riding and skiing holidays in Austria.
Snowfinder has unveiled a range of new, pocket-sized ski & snowboard guidebooks.
Expert contributors to the 12 new guidebooks include Olympian snowboarder Zoe Gillings and British skier Pat Sharples who share their insider’s knowledge of the slopes.
The guidebooks cover ski areas in France, the USA and Austria with full color piste maps and individual descriptions of each run.
Blue Mountain Hotel, Villach, Austria. Photo credit: HostelBookers.com
Tara Sena-Becker wrote this post and works as a travel writer for HostelBookers.com specializing in budget travel solutions. HostelBookers.com is an online booking service offering youth hostels and cheap hotels across 3,500 destinations worldwide.
With summer sun giving way to autumn chill, there’s no better time for a mountain holiday escape.
Think burning fireplaces, panoramic views, hot chocolate, hiking, skiing and more.
To whet your appetite for a mountain escape, here are HostelBookers’ Top 3 Mountain Hostels:
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