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Explore Austria: Skiing and Culture Adventure, February 2014

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Join us for an unforgettable trip to Austria from February 13 to February 21, 2014, where adventure meets culture! Enjoy world-class skiing in the picturesque Austrian Alps and immerse yourself in the beauty of Salzburg. With two days of sightseeing in this UNESCO World Heritage city and five full days of skiing, this trip promises excitement and fun. Included are ski rentals, lessons, and two days exploring historical sites like Hohensalzburg Fortress and Mirabell Palace. Don’t miss this chance for fun and learning in one of Europe’s cultural capitals!

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Explore Austria: Skiing and Culture Adventure, February 2014

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  1. Austria WOW Week Chaperones: Will Cradlin & Michelle Tinti February 13 - February 21, 2014

  2. Why? • Visit one the of the cultural and artistic capitals of Europe • Enjoy the excitement of world-class skiing in a dramatic Alpine location • The obvious: Fun!

  3. What? • Combination sight-seeing and skiing trip • Two days in the medieval city of Salzburg - First visit after arrival; second visit mid-week • Five days in the Austrian Alps - Four full days’ worth of skiing and one half ski/half travel day

  4. Where? • Etihad Airways flight from Dammam to Munich, Germany. • Coach trips provided to Salzburg, Austria. • Coach trips provided to St. Michael imLungau, Austria

  5. St. Michael Skiing Includes: • Five day local lift passes • Ski instructor provided on an 8:1 ratio • Ski jacket and pants rental pack • Ski goggles, gloves, socks, and hat rental pack • Skis, boots, poles, and helmet rental pack • Dedicated representative/translator • Travel & Medical Insurance

  6. Salzburg Sight-seeing Includes: • Hohensalzburg Fortress • Traditional Bavarian-style lunch • Altstadt (Old Town), a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Choice of tourism opportunities, including: • Salzburg Cathedral • Museum of Modern Art • Residenz Art Gallery • Mirabell Palace • Altstadt shopping (of course!)

  7. Room & Board • Hotel ZumWeissen Stein • Single-sex shared rooms • Meals to be served at hotel except for breakfast and lunch served on first day in Salzburg, lunch on second day in Salzburg, and dinner on day of departure • Staff has been notified of dietary restrictions

  8. Evening Entertainment • swimming • ice skating • bowling • curling • medieval night • snow tubing • local shopping • relaxing in room/common areas

  9. How? • SkiBound travel agency • SR12,000 • DOES NOT include spending money or tips • To check if your daughter/son requires a Schengen Area visa, see here: http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/StaatenlisteVisumpflicht_node.html and/orhttp://ec.europa.eu/immigration/tab2.do?subSec=12&language=7$en • Anyone required to do so can apply for a Schengen Area visa through the German embassy at this Khobarlocation: http://de.vfsglobal.sa.com

  10. Here’s the website.

  11. Travel Supplies • Warm clothes (including multiples, where possible) • WARNING 1! The cold is probably the most dangerous part of this trip, so please take this seriously. • Passport with valid Schengen visa, if necessary • Any additional insurance & medicine, if necessary • Passport and visa photocopies kept at home • Camera • Phone & Tablet with relevant apps, if desired • Spending money? SR 1000-2000 (€200-€400) • WARNING 2! Austria is expensive; careful with the credit card.

  12. Important Dates: • October 9th- Parent Information Night #1 • October - Begin visa process. This is the parent’s responsibility. • November 7th - Second payment due (50%) • December 5th - Final payment due (50%) • January - Parents to pick up GR travel letter and submit contact information. • January 29th- Parent Information Night #2 • February 13th- Drop students off at DHS at 17:00. • February 21st- Collect students from DHS at 12:00

  13. Useful Websites and Apps • a) SkiBound info: http://www.skiboundinternational.com/uae/destination/austria/oberlungau/hotel-zum-weissenstein • b) Hotel info: http://www.hotel-pankratz.com/englisch/index.htm • c) Salzburg apps: http://www.salzburg.info/en/service/smartphone_users • d) Salzburg sights: http://www.salzburg.info/en • e) St. Michael sights: http://www.sanktmichael.at/en.html

  14. Contact • Blog - http://austriawow2014.wordpress.com • Email - austriawow2014@gmail.com • Will’s tentative Austrian mobile number: +47 676 687 1165 • Michelle’s tentative Austrian mobile number: +47 676 687 1146

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