Travel, page 3

• Prinz Eugen focus at Belvedere
  An exhibition on Prince of Savoy-Carignan Francois-Eugène as a statesman and an art patron will open at Vienna’s Belvedere gallery tomorrow (Thurs).
• Wish upon a spa ...
  The cold, dark winter months can leave everyone a little down in the dumps and that’s why when I was offered the chance to visit the luxurious Thermal Spa in Laa an der Thaya I jumped at the chance. After all everyone can do with a little pick me up whatever the season.
• Divorcee tourism on offer in Salzburg
  A Salzburg travel agent is offering holiday packages for divorcees to help them get over their failed marriages.
• E.T. ape makes a monkey of critics
  The rare white-handed baby gibbon nicknamed E.T. by his keepers has shown how he's blossomed into a right little monkey.

• Salzburg Whitsun Festival tickets go on sale
  Organisers of the Salzburg Whitsun Festival (Pfingstfestspiele) have urged those interested to secure tickets.
• Hader revue at the Burgtheater on Thursday
  Josef Hader will perform a "best of" revue at the Burgtheater this Thursday.
• All aboard for Vienna dialect tram
  A new Viennese dialect service is to be introduced on the popular Ringstraße boulevard tram.
• Chinese New Year's Concert in Vienna next week
  A Chinese New Year’s Concert will be performed in Vienna later this month.

• Kitzsteinhorn 'Ice Camp' opens
  An igloo camp in which tourists can spend the night has opened at the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Salzburg.
• Schönbrunn Palace bosses pledge renovation will not affect visits
  Bosses at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace have said renovation work to be carried out this year will not affect visits to the top tourist attraction.
• Yodel diploma up for grabs in Carinthia
  A Carinthian winter sports resort is now offering "yodelling diplomas".
• Insect-stroking at Haus des Meeres during term break
  Kids will be given a chance to stroke insects at Vienna’s Haus des Meeres (HDM) aqua terra zoo.

• Cut-price gourmet dining week coming up
  Top restaurants across Vienna will offer dining at bargain prices during upcoming "Vienna Restaurant Week" (DiningCity Restaurantwoche).
• Ball season horse-carriage service presented
  A traditional Viennese café is offering a horse-carriage ride service on ball nights.
• From Vienna to the slopes in less than an hour
  For winter sports enthusiasts looking for easy access to the slopes there can be few better options than a trip to the Zau[:ber:]g Semmering – the nearest of the resorts to the Austrian capital which can be reached in less than an hour regardless of whether you travel by rail, bus or road. We put it to the test and found a modern, compact resort ideal for those looking for a quick fix and with a number of special features that make it well worth a visit.
• Warhol's 'CARS' series at Albertina
  An exhibition of works by Andy Warhol will be on display at Vienna’s Albertina gallery from Friday.

• Cross-country skiing marathon this weekend
  Hundreds of cross-country skiing enthusiasts are expected to take part in an upcoming "Marathon for Everyone" event.
• Austrian hotels make European Top 10
  Three Austrian hotels have been named in a Top 10 ranking of winter sport hotels in Europe.
• Haus des Meeres reports record 2009 visitor numbers
  Vienna’s Haus des Meeres (HDM) saw record visitor numbers last year, it was announced today (Thurs).
• No credit crunch effect on Opera Ball, organisers say
  Opera ball organisers have said the top high society event has not been affected by the economic crisis this year.

• Salzburg 'Snow Shuttle' brings city and skiing closer together
  Salzburg officials have introduced a shuttle service that takes holidaymakers from the city of Mozart to nearby ski regions in what could be regarded as the most convenient way.
• Tourist chiefs hope for more Far East visitors
  Tourism chiefs say they are optimistic more holidaymakers will come to Austria from the Far East as the world economy recovers and fears of swine flu lessen.
• Joan Baez to play two nights in Austria
  Folk legend Joan Baez will perform two concerts in Austria, it has been announced.
• 'The Hoff' lined up for Film Ball red carpet
  "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff is being lined up as the star guest at the first Vienna Film Ball, organisers have revealed.

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