Thursday, October 6, 2011

Christmas Markets & Classical Music in Vienna, Salzburg & Prague!

“Oh! Mozart! Immortal Mozart, how many visions of a brighter and better world you have imprinted on our souls.” -Franz Schubert

Each December, a festive spirit blankets central Europe. Elegant streets are adorned with holiday decorations and Christmas markets are filled with merry locals sipping hot spiced wine. To top it off, the symphony and opera seasons are at their peak and music becomes the centerpiece of the advent season. Join fellow classical music lovers and celebrate the genius of Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven and Dvorak. Hear the echoes of the monk’s Gregorian chants in the Monastery of Melk, dine in a one thousand year old monastery and stroll through a charming Bohemian village. Don’t miss out on this once in a life time journey, grab your muffler and don your boots and join us on our 13th annual festive Winter Waltz to Vienna, Salzburg and Prague!

JOURNEY OVERVIEW
3 Nights Vienna
2 Nights Salzburg
3 Nights Prague

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Three splendid classical concerts to be performed in Vienna, Salzburg and Prague * Private guided walks in Vienna, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov and Prague with local experts * Unique dining experiences in some of Europe’s most charming cafes, wine cellars and restaurants * Vienna's Fine Art Museum * The Hapsburg’s 18th century Schonbrunn palace * An insiders tour of Mozart’s & Beethoven’s residences in Salzburg and Vienna * The colorful baroque monastery of Melk * An abundance of colorful Christmas markets * An in-depth look into the history of Prague's Jewish Quarter * Prague’s major symphony halls and opera houses * A small, fun group of soon-to-be-friends *

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS
Length: 10 Days/ 9 Nights (with trans-atlantic flight)
Land Price: $2,495 (20 to 28 participants double occupancy)
Land and Air Price: $2,995 (20 to 28 participants double occupancy)
Single Supplement: $590 (waived if you are willing to share)
Group flight departs Seattle on Monday, December 5, 2011
Trip officially begins in Vienna at 6:00pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Trip ends in Prague / Seattle on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

FOUR GREAT WAYS TO SAVE!

1) Pay by check: Pay your final balance by check or money order and save $75 per person.
2) Alumni Discounts: All Alumni of Earthbound Expeditions will receive $100 off the journey price.
3) Refer a Friend: Refer a friend and save an additional $75.
4) Travel Free: When you gather up a group of 12-26 people, one person could travel for free. Call Earthbound for additional information.

For more information please call 1-800-723-8454, or visit our website www.EarthboundExpeditions.com!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

A Garden Lovers Journey to England!


“Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise.” ~ Michael P. Garafalo

Join Erica Glasener on the ultimate garden lovers journey to London. Gain insiders access to the secret gardens of London, enjoy visits to multiple private gardens. Stroll the grounds of grand historic gardens in Kent and visit the Chelsea Garden Show on members day! A post tour journey to the City of Light is available! Space is limited so hurry to join Erica in London this May.

JOURNEY OVERVIEW

3 Nights London
4 Nights Royal Turnbridge Wells
3 Nights Paris (post tour option)

GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS
Eccleston Square Garden * The Secret Gardens of London (an insiders tour) * Chelsea Garden Show * RHS Wisley Garden * Penshurst Place Gardens * The Great Dixter Garden * Sissinghurst Gardens * Leeds Castle and Gardens * Canterbury cathedral and gardens * Leeds Castle * The Rock Farm Gardens * Old Buckhurst * Penns in the Rocks * Batemans * Goodnestone Park

TERMS, PRICES, DATES, and RESERVATIONS
8 Nights/ 9 Days (including air travel)
$3,995PP Dbl. Occupancy land and Air on Delta Airlines (20-28 guests)
$3,275 PP Dbl. Occupancy land only
$775 single supplement (waived if you are willing to share)
Group flight departs Atlanta on Saturday, May 19, 2012
Trip begins in London on Sunday, May 20
Trip returns on Sunday, May 27
Post tour dates: May 27-30

Save $150
Refer a friend and save $75 per person
Pay your final balance by check and save $75 per person

For a detailed itinerary please click here, or, visit our website, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com!

Monday, October 3, 2011

A Music Lovers’ Adventure to Lithuania, Latvia & Russia!

Join fellow KPLU listeners and General Manager Paul Stankavich & Joey Cohn Director of Content, on a world-class culturally rich jazz adventure to the Baltic States and historic Saint Petersburg. Journey highlights include the highly acclaimed Kaunas International Jazz Festival, historic walks in the charming capitals of Vilnius and Riga, bistro dining, outings to villages and visits to stunning national parks.In Saint Petersburg you’ll enjoy a private tour of the Hermitage (Winter Palace of the Czars), visit the mansion where Rasputin lived, explore the town of Pushkin and stroll through Catherine the Great’s remarkable summer residence. An evening outing to Saint Petersburg’s Jazz-Philharmonic Hall is also included. Space is limited to just 28 KPLU listeners. Don’t delay! Join fellow KPLU supporters for what promises be a world class jazz adventure to Russia and the Baltic States.

TRIP AT A GLANCE
1 Overnight flight
2 Nights Kaunas (Jazz Festival)
2 Nights Vilnius (Capital of Lithuania)
2 Nights Riga (Capital of Latvia)
4 Nights Saint Petersburg, Russia
2 Night Post-tour journey to Moscow

TRIP FACTS

11 Nights / 12 Days (including air travel)
$3,495 dbl occupancy (20-28 guests) Land only
$4,475 dbl occupancy (20-28 guests) with air
Trip departs Seattle on April 26, 2012
Trip begins in Kaunas on April 27-
Trip ends in St. Petersburg / Seattle on May 7
Post tour to Moscow returns on May 9
Limited to 28 KPLU travelers
Air provided by Lufthansa Airlines

Save $275
KPLU Alumni Save $100
Pay by check and save $75
Signup by January 31, and save $100

For a detailed itinerary, click here or visit our website, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com!