Bad Hofgastein, Austria with Vienna     

  March 6 – 14 or 17, 2009
                           
                       
At an altitude of over 3,000 feet, this famous health spa, casino and ski area enjoys reliable annual snowfall, fresh mountain air, and free from fog. A jewel in the Salzburg holiday area, Gastein Valley dates back to the 1500s and is set in the spectacular Gastein Valley. „(Zw)a Brettel, a gführiger Schnee“ (“Two planks and perfect Snow”) these words have a meaning in Gastein. Leave the world behind you on snow-covered mountains, and on some of the downhill runs. Apart from skiing and Snowboarding you can also have fun on snow and ice in Gastein - a true paradise in winter. Whether you are ice climbing, enjoying a horse drawn sleigh ride or snow shoe walking, the idyllic winter landscape will make your heart beat faster. Then afterwards it’s off to refined Après ski in the traditional original Huts and comfortable lounges.
In addition to great winter downhill skiing, the Gastein region also offers tobogganing, cross-country skiing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, thermal baths, terrific shopping and that world-famous Austrian après-ski and nightlife.
The ALL INCLUSIVE 4**** HOTEL GERMANIA is the ideal origin for sport and fun in the Gastein valley! Enjoy the family atmosphere at the hotel! Choose between comfortable appartments, suite or nice double/single rooms at the hotel. Your stay includes half board and using thermal water indoor pool, hot tub, gym room, sauna, infra red box, “tepedarium” and steam bath (spa area newly renovated in 2005&2006!). Half board includes big breakfast buffet, 3 course dinner with big salad buffet (3 main courses to choose from every day, one vegetarian option), all drinks consumed during dinner (beer, wine, lemonade, juices), breakfast with sparkling wine and salmon buffet every Sunday, 7 course gala dinner once a week.
               $1,650 twin /$  1,750 per person (double or single (8 available) occupancy) SKI ONLY 7 nights
               $2,100 twin / $  2,200 per person dbl. or sgl. with dbl. occ. in Vienna 10-night trip*
              Pricing            for GSSC/NJSC members + $40 for nonmembers

*Vienna extension price includes group transfer to Vienna, return flight from Vienna(via Munich to Newark), City tour, welcome packets and lodging  4* centrally located Hotel Wandl (dbl occupancy) with European Buffet Breakfast

Trip Price Includes All of the Following: 

1. NONSTOP Round-trip air from EWR into Munich
2. Deluxe motorcoach transfers between ALL hotels/airport
3. SEVEN nights’ 4**** accommodations in Bad Hofgastein
4. Full European breakfast daily
5. 4-Course gourmet dinner each evening in Bad Hofgastein w/ BEER & WINE!
6. Wine and cheese party upon arrival in Bad Hofgastein
7. Weeklong English speaking representative while in Bad Hofgastein!
8. Pre-trip dinner and information night at Victor’s Maywood Inn
9. All gratuities to bus drivers, maids, wait staff and tour guide