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$1999 Seattle
• $1824 New York • $1774 Chicago
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Grindelwald sits high above the
town of Interlaken with the towering trio of the Eiger, Mönch and
Jungfrau as a breathtaking backdrop. It provides the perfect mix
of pristine alpine skiing in the world-famous Jungfrau region with
abundant sightseeing in the Bernese Oberland area. With Wengen and
Mürren, there are 45 lifts and 125 miles of marked runs, all on
the same lift pass and accessed by a remarkable high mountain train
system. The aggressive downhiller will find his or her piece of
heaven on World Cup downhill courses, and the off-piste deep powder
hound will find runs through wide open bowls. Long cruising runs
offer gentle alternatives for intermediate skiers. With a special
Aktiv Pass, non-skiers can ride most of the lifts and all of the
trains and enjoy many miles of prepared winter walking paths. Skiers
and non-skiers alike will want to ride Europe’s highest railway
to the famous Jungfraujoch at 11,333 feet. On a clear day, the views
are truly spectacular from this vantage point. From Interlaken,
day trips to cities like Lucerne and Bern can be easily arranged.
Our home for the week will be the elegant, 4-star Hotel Belvedere
situated in the center of the resort. The hotel features a charming
restaurant, bar (often with live band and dancing), lounge with
fireplace, restaurant, pool, sauna, whirlpool, fitness room and
sun terrace.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
After our week in the Swiss Alps,
we will board the train for a scenic journey to Amsterdam. This
beautiful city could be a living 17th century museum, yet its architecture
is harmoniously balanced with a very modern point of view. Amsterdam
is an excellent city to tour on foot, and many sights await you
- the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum with one of the best Rembrandt
collections in the world, Anne Frank’s house, the Heineken Brewery,
canals, gabled houses, the red light district, and more. We’ll stay
at the 4-star, Hotel AMS Lairesse, located close to all major museums
and shopping streets.
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