FROM LAKE CONSTANCE TO THE FOOTHILLS OF THE ALPS, EXPLORE AUSTRIA LIKE NEVER BEFORE

New York, NY (1/2014) On Foot Holidays, the tour operator that creates off the beaten path walking tours throughout Europe, offers a seven-night journey to explore Austria. You will be able to choose your set-off date, while On Foot staff takes care of the rest of the planning, arranging your stay in authentic and traditional family-run hotels and transferring your luggage by van from village to village.  From Lake Constance to Damüls, you will enjoy a hands-free walk through magnificent areas of the Bregenzerwald, including Bregenz, Lingenau, Schwarzenberg, Bezau, Schönenbach, and Mellau.

Austria (Lake Constance and the foothills of the Alps) is of medium difficulty to walk, with four to five and a half hours of walking per day.  With your partner, friends, or even solo, adventure your way through the meticulously designed On Foot trails. Put together by a “Route Advisor”, in this case local architect Peter Münch, the route ensures to be rich in design and culture as you pass through landscapes of meadows, woods and charming villages. On Foot staff will also provide you comprehensible maps, walking directions and detailed itineraries.

This tour is described by previous On Foot clients as “a real walking gem”.  Be amazed by magnificent over 6000 ft peaks and enjoy the most spectacular views. Also, if you are lucky enough, you might get a glimpse of white fresh snow on the very top of the mountains, an amazing contrast to the surrounding vibrant green pastures. To enable exploration of remote valleys without arduous climbs, and also to reach the top of Damüls bowl, cable cars are available and included in the tour package.

Rates for seven nights per person sharing are from $1,246 and include accommodation, breakfast daily, six traditional and hearty evening meals made of locally produced food, detailed itinerary and supporting material and luggage transfers.  To ensure good weather conditions for walking, the tour is only available from June to September.

For more information, and questions regarding customized variations of the trip contact On Foot Holidays at +44 1722 322 652 or visit www.onfootholidays.co.uk

PAMPERED IN PARADISE: INDULGE IN A GRANDHOTEL LIENZ BEAUTY WEEK TREATMENTS, FITNESS AND FINE DINING

Established by World Travel Awards as the World's Leading Medical/Wellness Spa, Austria's GrandHotel Lienz presents a special Beauty Week package for 2013. Ideal for both men and women, enjoy nourishing luxury - from gourmet meals and a lavish suite to daily fitness programs and various body treatments.

Built from scratch on the banks of the River Isel in a region surrounded by majestic mountains, this state-of-the-art facility has raised the bar for excellence in wellness tourism. From May 8 to October 31, 2013, take part in this all-inclusive offer for $1,690* per person per week, and from November 1 to December 15, 2013, enjoy everything for only $1,300* per person per week.

A Beauty Week consists of seven nights in a Superior Suite with scenic views from the balcony; breakfast buffet; 5-course gourmet dinner; a special fitness program (includes full body toning and aerobic training); an Immersion massage; the "St. Barth Chill out" - a deeply relaxing body treatment with warm clams; "St. Barth Softness" - a Caribbean body scrub massage; "St. Barth Sensation" massage; "Intuitive & Sensitive" massage, adjusted to your needs; anti-stress massage with scalp treatment and aromatic oils; a "Serail steam bath"; wellness bag with a fluffy bathrobe, towels and slippers for use during your stay; use of all facilities in the spa and fitness area (indoor and outdoor relaxation pool, sauna complex, steam baths, Solarium, etc...); and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Treat the body and soul, and feel rejuvenated at the end of a week.

For more information, visit www.grandhotel-lienz.com/en/.

*Rates are based on the exchange rate between the Euro and the US dollar as of 03/08/13.