tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53391680487698691242024-02-18T18:11:59.153-08:00European River CruisesIncantato Tours and Concertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08548987035545720054noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-47298957007279006282013-09-13T12:31:00.000-07:002013-09-13T12:31:00.120-07:00Incantato Update: Have you downloaded our new App?<h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="background-color: white; color: #0c576a; font-family: ariel, verdana, helvetica; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px;">
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jai3O54msvA/UiDZvZPz5OI/AAAAAAAABYw/15t4iML7jas/s1600/App.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #86003a; display: inline !important; float: right; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="181" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jai3O54msvA/UiDZvZPz5OI/AAAAAAAABYw/15t4iML7jas/s200/App.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 4px;" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/IncantatoTours" style="color: #86003a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Incantato Tours</a> is proud to present our <b>Incantato App</b>, now available for the Apple and Android systems. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Based on our motto "Be a traveler, not a tourist", this App is designed to provide you with all the vital information prior to your journey to Europe.</span><span style="font-family: ariel, verdana, helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Currently, the App presents all of the group tours traveling in 2014. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Under each tour, you will find:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Included in this section are all the necessary documents, such as your flight information, registration form, tour information, as well as Incantato's Terms and Conditions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once other participants traveling with you have signed up, you are able to connect with them, exchange information, travel tips, etc or just find out who else is going on the journey with you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In order to give you some first impressions of your destinations, this section includes pictures of the cities you will be traveling to, as well as of their most famous sights. There are also first previews of the hotels you will be staying at, as well as the venues you are performing in. Each group also always has their own picture album on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IncantatoTours" style="color: #86003a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, which is updated frequently, especially while you are on tour!</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: ariel, verdana, helvetica;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><b style="font-family: ariel, verdana, helvetica;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">FAQ</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In addition to the tour-specific information, there is also a general section, including information about us as a company, how to best contact us, as well as some information about our favorite destinations and personal highlights. </span><br />
<b style="font-family: ariel, verdana, helvetica;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So if you are traveling with Incantato Tours in the future, or if you are interested in more information about what we do, download our App today!</span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-25108591774846219992013-09-10T12:28:00.000-07:002013-09-10T12:28:52.835-07:00The St. Boniface Choir Danube Cruise Tour Brochure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-34209102623316536922013-09-09T15:00:00.000-07:002013-09-10T12:28:49.240-07:00Incantato Destinations: Prague, Czech Republic<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zvnk7fOF-XY/T5ggZKLXnDI/AAAAAAAAAOo/aQJhIoYkvco/s1600/prague-fun-facts1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zvnk7fOF-XY/T5ggZKLXnDI/AAAAAAAAAOo/aQJhIoYkvco/s320/prague-fun-facts1.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Czech name „Praha“, or „Praga“ in Old Czech, actually means
threshold or doorstep. The oldest records do not mention any place with
this name, but rather, they mention a settlement along the river
described as „Mezigrady“, meaning „between the castles“. From the 10<sup>th</sup> to the 12<sup>th</sup>
centuries, the name Prague referred only to the Castle. The name later
came to be used for the settlements on both sides of the river Vltava.
People originally used the term Prague Village, then Prague City and
later simply Prague. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The capital of the Czech Republic has always played an
important role in the history of the country and Europe. Since the
Middle Ages Prague has been famous as one of the most beautiful cities
of the world and has been attributed adjectives such as “golden“,
“hundred-spired“, “the crown of the world“. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The unique character of the city is also partly a consequence
of its natural environment: Prague, similar to Rome built on seven
hills, was built on nine hills along the Vltava river. The dominant features of the city architecture are reflected
in the river: towers, church spires and cupolas, palaces and town
houses, along with the greenery of gardens, parks and islands. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Prague's top monuments are: The Prague Castle: National cultural monument, the symbol of more than millennial
development of the Czech state. Since its foundation in the last quarter
of the 9th century it has been developing uninterruptedly throughout
the past eleven centuries. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Charles Bridge: The oldest Prague bridge built in the place of the Judita's Bridge that
had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. The Stone or Prague Bridge has been called Charles Bridge since 1870 was founded by Charles IV in the year
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<span style="font-size: small;">Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock: Established in 1338 as the seat of the Old Town authorities. The oldest Gothic part of the complex which includes a tower and an oriel chapel is
richly decorated with coats of arms. It was built in the latter half of
the 14th century.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Old Town Bridge Tower: The entrance gate to Charles Bridge from the Old Town river bank,
the most beautiful gate of Gothic Europe, was a masterpiece of
the Court buildings. It was finished before 1380. It is richly
adorned with sculptures. And many, many more to explore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Fun Fact: <span style="text-align: left;">Tremors under foot:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-align: left;">Many </span><span style="text-align: left;">writers</span><span style="text-align: left;"> and academics have claimed to have felt </span><span style="text-align: left;">strange</span><span style="text-align: left;"> and</span><span style="text-align: left;"> disturbing tremors</span><span style="text-align: left;">
coming from under the ground in Prague. Dark alleys and desolate
squares have been known to produce many eerie sounds and have spooked
many writers, including those such as </span><span style="text-align: left;">Kafka</span><span style="text-align: left;"> and his friends, into thinking ghouls were beating drums underground.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Some famous people and Prague: Mozart came to Prague with his wife in January 1787 for the first time. In his honor, a large ball was
organized in Breitfeld Palace (at the corner of Nerudova Street and
Jánský vršek), where Mozart also met with Giacomo Casanova. Mozart
himself conducted <i>The Marriage of Figaro</i> in the Nostic Theatre
performed by the Italian Pasquale Bondini opera company and he also
performed two public piano recitals. He was immediately drawn into
Prague social circles and musical events.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The famos writer Franz Kaffka (Letters to Milena, The Castle, Amerika) was born in Prague in 1883 and lived there for a long time until he moved to Austria where he died at age 40 in 1924. His body was transported to Prague and buried in a family tomb at the
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<b></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-77042970603268420312013-09-09T12:25:00.000-07:002013-09-10T12:28:45.747-07:00Discover the Czech Republic with Incantato Tours<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mEVA2HRdC0s/UGxCu1qj6pI/AAAAAAAAAnU/212r5VREyfI/s1600/CR_Prague_Panorama_web.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mEVA2HRdC0s/UGxCu1qj6pI/AAAAAAAAAnU/212r5VREyfI/s400/CR_Prague_Panorama_web.gif" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Czech Republic is situated in the center of Europe, sharing borders with Germany, Poland, Austria and Slovakia. The country boasts an impressive total of twelve UNESCO World Heritage sites, among which are the historic center of Prague and the town of Cesky Kurmlov. Known personalities of European and world science and art such as Beethoven, Casanova, Einstein, Goethe, Kafka, and Mozart were influenced by or were in some way connected with Czech history.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The capital city of Prague has a population of around 1,213,400 and is situated on hills overlooking the Vltava River. The historic Old Town, with its winding streets, is more than ten centuries old and centers around the Old Town Square with the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn and the Old Town Hall with the famous astronomical clock. Not far away is the Charles Bridge, one of the oldest stone bridges in Central Europe. Perched above the city sits Prague Castle, the ancient residence of the kings of Bohemia. Across from it is Petrin Hill, where you can have a stunning view of the city from the lookout point in the form of a smaller version of Paris' Eiffel Tower. </span><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mVwX8IaCYi4/UGxCuC2oC-I/AAAAAAAAAnM/LgCdASHPfy4/s1600/CR_Prague_AstronlClock_web.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mVwX8IaCYi4/UGxCuC2oC-I/AAAAAAAAAnM/LgCdASHPfy4/s320/CR_Prague_AstronlClock_web.gif" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course experiencing the cuisine will also be a part of your journey. Influenced by German and Austro-Hungarian culinary heritage, Czech food features a great variety of dishes. Possibly the most traditional dish is the dumpling, a unique phenomenon of Czech cuisine. Once the main component of any meal in the Czech Republic, dumplings were used in replacement of meat and are still widely used in Czech dishes today, mostly in combination with a variety of tasty sauces and gravy.</span><br />
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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-60735167024408389852013-09-06T12:24:00.000-07:002013-09-10T12:28:41.619-07:00Incantato Welcomes You to Bratislava, Slovakia <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHU5iPUJLEgQ0gREtg9Dy-qrxSs4c5jAYw1valwZsMBGik2Goqcfz__z0OvM8g17PsePqU4cqAqktJjsoALTZCeSwwVyM9-xHKwTN7BI2WS8mUuUrNJS0uvbfzGo_dykAF_oeDVEZcss/s1600/bratislava.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHU5iPUJLEgQ0gREtg9Dy-qrxSs4c5jAYw1valwZsMBGik2Goqcfz__z0OvM8g17PsePqU4cqAqktJjsoALTZCeSwwVyM9-xHKwTN7BI2WS8mUuUrNJS0uvbfzGo_dykAF_oeDVEZcss/s320/bratislava.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It might be Europe's most relaxed capital, because what this city does have is old-town charm, sophisticated restaurants, traditional pubs, good music ranging from jazz to opera, stylish people, and a human scale which means that as a visitor, you will not spend half your day trekking in and out of underground stations. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Known as Pressburg to German-speakers or Pozsony to Hungarian-speakers, Bratislava got its present name only 90 years ago. Nevertheless, the city has a long and proud history that dates back to pre-Roman times. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the city itself there is plenty to see and do. Bratislava's long history - as home to Celts, Romans, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, and of course Slovaks - means there is an impressive range of architecture, languages and cuisine. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The handsome homes of the Austro-Hungarian noble families who built palaces here dot the city, and many of them are now open to the public as museums and galleries. The castle, with its long and checkered history (it was destroyed more than once), is now undergoing a major restoration. There are great views over the mediaeval old town and the Danube valley from its fortifications. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bratislava was once one of the most important centres of Jewish learning in Europe. A unique memorial to its most renowned rabbi, the Chatam Sofer, and the city's Museum of Jewish Culture celebrate this heritage. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Communism too left its mark: across the river, the unmistakable ranks of concrete housing blocks - paneláky in Slovak - line the horizon, with the unique UFO-style New Bridge in the foreground. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Danube River itself is, of course, one of the city's main assets. There are several cafes along its banks, within walking distance of the center. The pedestrian decks of the New and Old Bridges are good places to watch the river traffic, including huge Danube barges, glide past. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fun Fact: It’s not technically Bratislava but it’s worth mentioning anyway because it’s something not very people know. The famous American pop artist Andy Warhol made Slovakia famous for more than 15 minutes because his parents were originally from Miková, which is on the very opposite side of the country to the capital.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But now, what about this Cumil and his friends? As Bratislava looked to shed the greyness of the Communist era, many
buildings were repainted. In an attempt to liven-up the city center, a
few quirky statues were installed. Their popularity with tourists led to
new statues, filling the center of Bratislava with funny and quirky
installations.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cumil - This guy, residing in the Old Town, dates back only to 1997, but Bratislavians and tourists love him. Children like to abuse him by sitting on his head. More than once has he been damaged car drivers. Heated discussions have taken place as to what the man is actually up to - you have to decide whether he is simply resting or just cleaned the sewer...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Schone Naci - The stuff of Bratislava legends, Schone Naci was a well known figure in the early 20th century. A poor and mentally ill man, he paraded the streets of Bratislava in old, but elegant attire - a velvet frock, greeting passers-by with his top-hat and bowing courteously to ladies passing by.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Paparazzi - An even more recent addition adorning the eponymous restaurant in the Old Town, just round the corner from the Main Square.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hans Christian Andersen - On the Hviezdoslav square there is a statue of famous fairy tale author. About Bratislava he said: If you want a fairy tale, your city is a fairy tale itself. After his visit he produced some of his masterpieces such as The Little Match Girl. Now, have fun looking for Cumil and his friends while strolling through beautiful Bratislava!</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-24508880333174495282013-09-05T12:23:00.000-07:002013-09-10T12:28:37.604-07:00An Incantato Favorite: Melk Abbey, Austria <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Melk Abbey was originally a
palace. Located on the banks of the Danube River between Salzburg and Vienna,
Melk Abbey stands crowned by towers and resplendent in a golden hue. The
impressive Baroque ensemble at Melk was built in 1702-1736 by architect Jakob
Prandtauer. Especially noteworthy is the church with magnificent frescoes by Johann
Michael Rottmayr and the library containing countless medieval manuscripts. The
monastic community of Melk is over 900 years old and black-robed Benedictine
monks still stroll amidst the marble sculptures and frescoed walls. It is now
also a prestigious coed monastery school with more than 700 students. Melk has
played an important role in the Danube region since Roman times, when a
fortress was built on the promontory overlooking a tiny "arm" of the
Danube. Melk also appears in the German epic poem Nibelungenlied, in which it
is called "Medelike". The rock-strewn bluff where the abbey now
stands was the seat of the Babenbergs, who ruled Austria from 976 until the
Hapsburgs took over. In the 11th century, Leopold II of Babenberg presented the
palace at Melk to Benedictine monks, who turned it into a fortified abbey. Its
influence and reputation as a center of learning and culture spread throughout
Austria, as reflected in Umberto Eco's popular novel The Name of the Rose. Eco
researched his novel in the abbey's library. Melk Abbey suffered damaged during
the Reformation and the 1683 Turkish invasion, but it was spared direct attack
when the Ottoman armies were halted outside Vienna. Reconstruction of the abbey
began in 1702 in full Baroque style and was completed in 1736. The abbey church
was damaged by fire in 1947, but is now completely restored. <span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;">The design of the present abbey ensemble (1702-36) is
primarily the work of architect Jakob Prandtauer. The Marmorsaal (Marble Hall)
contains pilasters coated in red marble and an allegorical painted ceiling by
Paul Troger. The library rises two floors and also has a Troger ceiling, along
with around 80,000 volumes of priceless works. The Kaisergang (Emperors'
Gallery) stretches for 198m (650 ft.), and is decorated with portraits of Austrian
royalty. The highlight of the abbey, though, is certainly the Stiftskirche
(Abbey Church). The church has an astonishing number of windows and is richly
embellished with marble and frescoes by Johann Michael Rottmayr with help from
Troger.There are fine views of the river from the abbey's terrace, which
Napoleon probably used as a lookout when he used Melk as his headquarters for
his campaign against Austria. </span></span><br />
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<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.wien.info/en" style="color: #86003a; text-decoration: none;">Vienna</a>, situated along the Danube River, is the largest city as well as the capital of Austria. Not only that, Vienna is also a Federal province of Austria.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It has the 3rd highest quality of living in the European Union. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The major religion is Christianity. The major language spoken in Vienna is German. Surprisingly the voting age in Austria is only 16 years old.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vienna is the only city-state in Austria, which is a federal republic.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vienna is divided into 23 districts. The city center in Vienna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vienna is known worldwide as the city of music and is home to the great music hall with excellent acoustics.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Museumsquartier, which is one of the largest cultural complexes in the world, is in the heart of Vienna.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">World famous classical composers, including Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, Schubert, and Brahms, have all lived and performed in Vienna.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vienna is home to the setting of Graham Greene's novel ‘The Third Man’ that is an actual city casting melancholy and telling the story of the Cold War.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vienna is considered as a city of cultural heritage. It has been home to various great artists such as Gustav Klimt, Sigmund Freud, and Arthur Schnitzler</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tiergarten Schönbrunn, which is world’s oldest zoological garden, was founded in 1752</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The largest emerald of the world, which is of a whopping 2860 carat, is displayed in the Imperial Treasury in Vienna.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The highest waterfall in Europe is Kriml Falls, which is close to Vienna. The water falls 1,250 feet.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of the few of its kind and one of the oldest ferris wheels in the world is in Vienna. It is situated in a large amusement park called the Prater, one of Vienna's most popular attractions. It has 15 gondolas, which offer a scenic view of Vienna, and </span><span style="font-size: small;">is probably one of the city's most familiar sights. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Europe’s second largest cemetery is situated in Vienna, which is called Zentralfriedhof and has a total size of 2.5 square kilometers/one square mile.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Zentralfriedhof also has over 2.5 million tombs, which is almost double than the city’s live population. It also has tombs of some of the most famous personalities of the world such as Beethoven, Brahms, Gluck, Schubert, Schoenberg, and Strauss. </span></li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEa2fvtRCuSOP5rt-LgG37vAmnRz8K9HH_jmFGl54eY-Q5HjK8YxmNJYrkgVsFxY7uFjr2CLFjHQmWIwzy62yaPjWrm-ggcoU6Np_j1uiJTLvttRT8NSArosT31biPflh-YY06RPL3rw/s1600-h/A_Vienna_Hofburg_wCarriage_s.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449001947162429202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEa2fvtRCuSOP5rt-LgG37vAmnRz8K9HH_jmFGl54eY-Q5HjK8YxmNJYrkgVsFxY7uFjr2CLFjHQmWIwzy62yaPjWrm-ggcoU6Np_j1uiJTLvttRT8NSArosT31biPflh-YY06RPL3rw/s400/A_Vienna_Hofburg_wCarriage_s.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 400px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 267px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wien.info/en?set_language=en">Vienna</a> is the capital of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.7 million (2.3 million within the metropolitan area, more than 25% of Austria's population), and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political center. It is the 10th largest city by population in the European Union. Vienna is host to many major international organizations such as the United Nations and OPEC. Vienna lies in the east of Austria and is close to the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. Founded around 500 BC, Vienna was originally a Celtic settlement. In 2001, the city center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in 2005 an Economist Intelligence Unit study of 127 world cities ranked it first, equal with Vancouver, for the highest quality of life. This assessment was mirrored by the Mercer Survey in 2009. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Art and culture have a long tradition in Vienna, including theater, opera, classical music and fine arts. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For quite some time, nobody knew exactly where in Austria Richard was incarcerated, but his loyal minstrel companion, Blondel, had a clever idea. He went from castle to castle, playing his lute and singing Richard's favorite songs. The tactic paid off, the legend says, for at Dürnstein Richard heard Blondel's singing and sang the lyrics in reply. The discovery forced Leopold to transfer Richard to a castle in the Rhineland Palatinate, but by then everybody knew where he was. So Leopold set a high ransom on the king's head, which was eventually met, and Richard was set free.</span></b> <br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The castle was virtually demolished by the Swedes in 1645, but you can visit the ruins if you don't mind a vigorous climb (allow an hour).</span></b> <b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The fifteenth century Dürnstein Abbey (Stift Dürnstein) was initially an Augustinian monastery and was reconstructed when the baroque style came to Austria. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">It was established in 1410 by Canons Regular from Třeboň and from 1710 rebuilt in a Baroque style according to plans by Joseph Munggenast, Jakob Prandtauer and Matthias Steinl.<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The blue tower of this church is one of the best baroque examples in the entire country and a notable landmark in the Danube Valley. There is also a splendid church portal. Kremser Schmidt, the noted baroque painter, did some of the altar paintings.</span></b> The monastery was dissolved by order of Emperor Joseph II in 1788 and had been given to the Herzogenburg Priory. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-1836400785891356922013-09-02T12:19:00.000-07:002013-09-10T12:28:15.011-07:00Welcome to Austria with Incantato Tours<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="background-color: white; color: #0c576a; font-family: ariel, verdana, helvetica; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px;">
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-glZIFHk8c78/Ug0sTsseK3I/AAAAAAAABOM/FIc6dtxin5g/s1600/A_AppleStrudel_web.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #86003a; display: inline !important; float: left; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-glZIFHk8c78/Ug0sTsseK3I/AAAAAAAABOM/FIc6dtxin5g/s200/A_AppleStrudel_web.gif" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 4px;" width="200" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_4rOCuG4ug/Ug0sXlO_FLI/AAAAAAAABOY/Ai18hEtt9mA/s1600/A_Mozart_Sculpture_Garden_w.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #86003a; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_4rOCuG4ug/Ug0sXlO_FLI/AAAAAAAABOY/Ai18hEtt9mA/s320/A_Mozart_Sculpture_Garden_w.gif" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 4px;" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.austria.info/us" style="color: #86003a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Federal State of Austria,</a>located in central Europe, is a very diverse country for its comparatively small size. Ruled by the Habsburg kings and emperors for almost seven centuries, the Austrian culture absorbed many Roman, Slav and Hungarian influences, thus creating a unique cultural blend. Even though around 95% of the population does speak German, there are a number of very pronounced local dialects that make Austrians difficult to understand even for native German speakers. Additionally, due to the various foreign influences, many things have different names in Austria than in other German-speaking countries such as Germany.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aside from Austria's cultural and natural diversity, there is also a rich music tradition to be found. Austria was and is a world-renowned center for music, especially known for the period of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viennese_classicism" style="color: #86003a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Viennese Classicists</a>. These include composers such as Joseph Haydn, who moved to Vienna in 1790 and was the court composer. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart also lived and worked in Vienna, as did Ludwig van Beethoven, although he was originally from Germany. Moreover, these composers' works later guided 19th-century composers such as Franz Schubert, Johann Strauss, Anton Bruckner, and Gustav Mahler. Vienna's central cemetery is also well worth a visit for any classical music-lover, as people buried here include Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss (father and son), Bruckner, Brahms, and Gluck.</span></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-64559825406532072162013-08-30T12:15:00.000-07:002013-09-10T12:28:08.912-07:00An Incantato Favorite: Esztergom, Hungary <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b id="internal-source-marker_0.3808466838672757" style="clear: right; float: right; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PJBr71Pf2J3S70XgstMnzM4qeuQTgz2YorXyPfK79pcgVts9BbbhL_96UBASaBuqO-n-lDjX6ZLfINtZNXB8nwggeWMuDi14R1_q0EDVpMHRKorcEV8" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PJBr71Pf2J3S70XgstMnzM4qeuQTgz2YorXyPfK79pcgVts9BbbhL_96UBASaBuqO-n-lDjX6ZLfINtZNXB8nwggeWMuDi14R1_q0EDVpMHRKorcEV8" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Basilica of Esztergom, the cathedral of the Primate of Hungary, is the first in rank, and also the largest among the churches in the country. The church in the place of the present Basilica was founded by King St. Stephen during the first decade of our statehood.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At a time when the king himself had been staying in Esztergom, it was consecrated in honor of St. Adalbert, and was called „beautiful church". It had been completely destroyed during the time of the wars with the Turks. Only one of its side-chapels escaped destruction. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The construction of the present basilica was started by Prince-Primate Sándor Rudnay, according to plans by Pál Kühnel and János Packh, in classicist style. The laying of the foundation-stone took place in 1822. The construction had taken almost 50 years, because of long intervals due to the vacancy of the archbishops seat, and because of the 1848 War of Independence. Changes had been made by József Hild in the original plans. Finally the basilica was consecrated on August 31, 1856 by Prince-Primate János Scitovszky during the mass composed for the occasion by Ferenc Liszt.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The altar paintings are the work of the Venetian master Michelangelo Grigoletti. The frescoes were painted by a master from Munich Ludwig von Moralt. The statues were carved by the Italian sculptors Pietro Bonani and Pietro della Vedova, and by the Austrian Johann Meixner. Three Hungarian sculptors also worked for the basilica: the statue of St. Stephen the martyr is the work of István Ferenczy, the large statue of János Simor is that of Alajos Strobl.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The statues made by György Kiss can be seen at the side altars. The crypt of the basilica is the burial place of the Hungarian primates beginning from Ambrus Károly (1809). Auxiliar bishops and most of the members of the Basilicas chapter also have been buried here. The tomb-stones of some famous medieval primates like Dénes Széchy or János Vitéz can also be seen in the crypt.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A wonderful panorama of the Highlands (north-west) and of the Pilis Mountains (south-east) can be enjoyed from the cupola.</span></span></b></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-5636052127259648152013-08-29T12:12:00.000-07:002013-09-10T12:27:53.616-07:00Incantato Welcomes You to Passau, Germany<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
<a href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQL_K5zqv5QcSAf_VI9f0r5f99NFOB2cV0E_6AmcNp-2d8ZHqMfGw&t=1" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQL_K5zqv5QcSAf_VI9f0r5f99NFOB2cV0E_6AmcNp-2d8ZHqMfGw&t=1" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">Discover the city of three rivers: the blue Danube, the green Inn and the black Ilz</span><span style="font-size: small;">. Passau, in the southeast of Germany, is located at the Austrian border. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau is known as "The Three Rivers City". The earliest evidence of human settlement dates back to the Neolithic. Passau was part of the Roman Empire for more than 400 years. It became an Episcopal seat in the year 739 AD. Passau was an independent prince bishopric for over 600 years. Finally in 1803, Passau was annexed into Bavaria. The setting of the Old Town, created by Italian baroque masters in the 17th century, shows soaring towers, picturesque places, enchanting promenades and romantic lanes. In the heart of Passau on the Old Town’s highest point rises St. Steven’s Cathedral, in which the world’s largest cathedral organ sounds. Sitting high above the rivers, the majestic fortress "Veste Oberhaus" on the Danube’s side and the Pilgrimage Church "Mariahilf" on the Inn’s side frame the city.Passau, with its unique charm and its atmosphere, is one of the most beautiful and spectacular German cities on the Danube.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In the year 2012 Passau is celebrating its 350th anniversary as a baroque town built in the Italian baroque style. There will be numerous events all year-round, such as concerts in the Cathedral, festivals, symposia, lectures, music performances, guided tours, etc. based on the theme “Baroque“. The ultimate highlight of the “Year of Baroque“ was the <b>“</b>Baroque Festival“ in Passau´s city center from August 31st to September 2nd, 2012.</span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-89940911776962675362013-08-28T12:11:00.000-07:002013-09-10T12:27:48.457-07:00Incantato Presents Interesting Facts about the Danube River<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
<b>Where is the source of the river Danube?</b></div>
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The Danube begins as a small mountain stream deep in the Black Forest near Donaueschingen, Germany. That small stream soon becomes the second largest river in Europe (the Volga is the largest one).</div>
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<b>The Upper Danube is home for how many capital cities?</b></div>
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four: Vienna (Austria), Bratislava (Slovakia),
Budapest (Hungary), and Belgrade (Serbia)—more than any other river in the world. </div>
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<b>Through how many countries does the Danube flow?</b></div>
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Ten: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine </div>
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<b>The length of the Danube:</b></div>
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1,777 miles</div>
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<b>Where does it end?</b></div>
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In the Black Sea. </div>
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<li>The Danube Delta was first declared a nature reserve in 1938 by the
Council of Ministers and recognized as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in
1992. The area is home to 12 habit types, 300 bird species and 45
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<li>The Danube is mentioned in the title of a famous waltz by
Austrian composer Johann Strauss, "An der schönen blauen Donau" (On the
Beautiful Blue Danube), composed as Strauss was traveling down the
Danube River. This piece is well known across the world and is also used
widely as a lullaby. Listen to Herbert von Karajan conducting "An der schönen blauen Donau" with the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTqlLKBKFhg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTqlLKBKFhg</a></li>
<li>Another famous waltz about the Danube is "The Waves of the
Danube" by the Romanian composer Ion Ivanovici (1845–1902), and the work
took the audience by storm when performed at the 1889 Paris Exposition.
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<li>The German tradition of landscape painting, the Danube school, was developed in the Danube valley in the 16th century.
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<li>The Parliament House in Bucharest is the world's largest parliament building at a whopping 3.55 million square feet.
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<li>The Blue Danube was the name of the first nuclear weapon of the British army.</li>
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-70327809119476763582013-08-27T12:09:00.000-07:002013-09-10T12:27:41.153-07:00Protecting Yourself and Your Investment: Travel Insurance<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dear St. Boniface Choir Travelers, </span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>NEW </b>- Cancel For Any Reason option now available</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>NEW </b>- Cancel For Work Reasons option now available</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>NEW </b>- Children age 17 and under covered at no additional cost</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>IMPROVED</b> -Trip Cancellation limit increased to $100,000 (from $15,000), </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I<b>MPROVED</b> - Trip Interruption coverage increased to 150% of Trip Cost</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>IMPROVED</b> - Travel Delay required hours<i> </i><u>reduced </u>to 5 hours (from 12)</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Default/Bankruptcy Protection*</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">$50,000 Flight Accident <span class="il">Insurance</span>*</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">24-Hour "LiveTravel" Travel Agency</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Comprehensive non-<span class="il">insurance</span> travel services* automatically included with plan!</u></b>With the Protect<i>Assist</i> plan, every customer also has access to these valuable travel services when they travel:<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Arrangements for last-minute flight changes<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Hotel finder and reservations<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Rental car reservations<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Emergency medical assistance<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>BagTrak<b>®</b> -- lost baggage tracking<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Pre-trip health and safety advisories<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Live e-mail and phone messaging to family and friends<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Cash transfers<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Airport transportation<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Golf course reservations<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Event ticketing<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Floral services<br />·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Identity Theft restoration<br /><br />Business Assistant* <i>(available when Optional Cancel for Work Reasons coverage is purchased)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With over 6,000 museums to choose from, Germany offers a wide variety of exhibits to visit in 2013. From history over art all the way to technology, there is surely something that will stimulate any museum-goer's interest. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unusual exhibits in 2013 include one at the <a href="http://www.deutsches-museum.de/index.php?id=1&L=1" target="_blank">Deutsches Museum in Munich</a>, where visitors can explore outer space or walk through a model of a human cell. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The famous <a href="http://www.berlin.de/orte/sehenswuerdigkeiten/museumsinsel/index.en.php" target="_blank">Museum Island in Berlin</a> not only boasts treasures from six thousand years of human history, but is also a <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/896" target="_blank">UNESCO World Heritage Site</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also in Berlin is a museum of the less classic type, <a href="http://www.visitberlin.de/en/spot/design-panopticon-museum-for-bizarre-objects" target="_blank">the Museum of Bizarre Objects</a>, which exhibits exotic, funny and unusual subjects. And what would Germany be without a <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http://www.bratwurstmuseum.net&langpair=de|en&hl=en&ie=UTF8" target="_blank">Bratwurst Museum</a>, located in Holzhausen in Thuringia?</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Major exhibits in 2013 include:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Shoes, shoes, shoes" at the <a href="http://www.grassimuseum.de/grassi_en.html" target="_blank">Grassi Museum of Applied Arts</a> in Leipzig, Saxony</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This exhibit will feature one hundred pair of unusual shoe designs, including creations made from fabric, leather, ceramic, wood, glass, and paper. Also on display are heels made from pistols, scrubbing brush sandals and shark pumps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Works by Henry van de Velde at <a href="http://www.klassik-stiftung.de/index.php?id=353" target="_blank">the New Museum in Weimar</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Devoted to the life of the architect and designer, the exhibit is centered around the Belgian artist's contribution to European Modernism from 1890 to 1930. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Works by Yoko Ono at the <a href="http://www.schirn.de/en.html" target="_blank">Schirn gallery</a> in Frankfurt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In celebration of this year's 80th birthday of John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, the Shirn gallery explores key themes associated with the artist. These include her efforts for world peace and a selection of works from the last 60 years. </span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-55251593846203799012013-01-16T07:00:00.000-08:002013-01-16T13:51:59.297-08:00Incantato Photos from the MS Mozart<embed flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=https%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2F102012089057305864499%2Falbumid%2F5782081618879220625%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" height="400" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="600"></embed>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-70581210228569159032012-10-23T11:49:00.001-07:002012-10-23T11:55:19.931-07:00Don't forget about the Incantato MS Mozart Cruise Facebook Page!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-10714151031335377272012-09-14T15:20:00.000-07:002012-09-14T15:20:00.937-07:00Melodies of the Danube with Ariel Quintana - Group flight schedulesHere is the group flight schedule with roundtrip economy class tickets for 35 travelers currently confirmed on Lufthansa German Airlines.<br />
Departure to Europe:<br />
Wednesday, April 3, 2013, Lufthansa LH 457 leaves Los Angeles (LAX) at 02:55 pm, arrives in Frankfurt at 10:40 am on Thursday, April 4, 2013. A bus transfer will bring your group to Passau to board the river cruise<br />
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Saturday, April 13, 2013, Lufthansa LH 1403 leaves Prague (PRG) at 06:00 am, arrives in Frankfurt (FRA) at 07:20 am. Lufthansa LH 456 departs Frankfurt at 10:00 am, arrives in Los Angeles (LAX) at 12:40 pm.Incantato Tours and Concertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08548987035545720054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339168048769869124.post-53780460821279224672012-09-06T13:02:00.000-07:002012-09-14T15:15:51.336-07:00Your home away from home on the MS Mozart!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The accommodations on the MS Mozart are spacious, comfortably furnished twin staterooms with a large window on the Dorabella deck (lower) or a ceiling-to-floor window opening to a French balcony on the Tamino deck (upper). For your nights on board the Mozart, each cabin provides individually controllable air-conditioning, telephone, TV, hairdryer, WiFi, generous closet space, a desk, as well as a coffee table. Bathrooms include a bathrobe, shower, toilet, cosmetic mirror and storage shelf. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The MS Mozart is a non-smoking ship.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Papageno-Deck:</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shaded sun deck, shuffleboard, putting green</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Don Giovanni-Deck:</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Observation lounge and Don Giovanni Bar, library, on-board shop, Cafe Amadeus, Main Restaurant</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Tamino-Deck:</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reception, hair dresser, Spa area with pool. Queen-sized/double bed cabins and sofa-bed cabins, all with French balcony. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em>Please note: the sofa-bed cabins on this deck are already sold out for the Melodies on the Danube Cruise 2013 with Dr. Ariel Quintana!</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Dorabella-Deck:</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Queen-sized/double bed cabins, sofa-bed cabins. The cabin windows on this deck cannot be opened. </span><br />
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Here is a direct line to purchase travel insurance online and can you do so with your credit cards and also select the option that is best for you.<br />
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In the meantime, have a look at the most comprehensive coverage option The Protect Assist Gold below.<br />
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<li><b>JUST ADDED!</b> - Trip Cancellation due to employment loss or layoff<br />
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<li>Trip Interruption and Travel Delay </li>
<li>Emergency Medical and Emergency Medical Transportation </li>
<li>Baggage and Travel Document Protection </li>
<li>Baggage Delay and Lost Baggage Tracking </li>
<li><b>NEW </b>- Cancel For Any Reason option now available </li>
<li><b>NEW </b>- Cancel For Work Reasons option now available </li>
<li><b>NEW </b>- Children age 17 and under covered at no additional cost </li>
<li><b>IMPROVED</b> -Trip Cancellation limit increased to $100,000 (from $15,000), </li>
<li>I<b>MPROVED</b> - Trip Interruption coverage increased to 150% of Trip Cost </li>
<li><b>IMPROVED</b> - Travel Delay required hours<i> </i><u>reduced </u>to 5 hours (from 12)</li>
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<li><b>Best coverage for Weather Related Cancellations</b> </li>
<li>Pre-existing Condition Exclusion Waiver* </li>
<li>Default/Bankruptcy Protection* </li>
<li>$50,000 Flight Accident Insurance* </li>
<li>24-Hour "LiveTravel" Travel Agency </li>
<li>Emergency Cash Transfers </li>
<li>Identity Theft Restoration</li>
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<b class="Error">Eligibility</b><br />
Citizenship: All Nationalities<br />
Residency: United States<br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">New York, Oregon, and Washington residence please call to purchase<br />
Some rider options are not available and other restrictions may apply</span><br />
Destination: Worldwide<br />
Ages: All Ages<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Experience the cultural richness
along Europe’s second longest river as you leisurely cruise from Passau,
Germany via Austria and Slovakia to Budapest, Hungary and back to Passau.
Experience stunning scenery as you travel aboard the grandest cruise ship on
the Danube through castle-dotted wine growing areas. Have your senses
heightened with the timeless beauty and rich history of cities such as Vienna and Budapest. Sightsee,
relax, indulge. Learn first-hand about and taste local wines, beers and foods
while you explore some of the most beautiful European cities and regions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It is all about Tastes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Sample the many flavors of Central Europe starting with Hungarian
Goulash & Bullsblood Wine in Budapest, Pilsner Beer &
Dumplings (Slovakia), Wiener Schnitzel and Apple Strudel in the Austrian
capital of Vienna with either beer or wine plus Weisswürste mit
Bretzeln in Bavaria (Germany), accompanied by Weissbier. Explore the
picturesque small towns and major capital cities - and all that without
having to pack your bags as you travel through four countries! Meet
local wine-makers and brew-masters, hang out with the locals in
traditional pubs, at Heurigen and beer gardens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">On Board</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Spend seven nights aboard the MS Dertour Mozart, by far the grandest ship on the Danube: a floating 4 star superior hotel and gourmet restaurant all in one. Panoramic windows throughout the ship provide stunning views of Europe’s heartland. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Culinary HIGHLIGHTS </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Superb 5 Star Service</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Gala welcome and farewell dinner </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Deluxe breakfast buffet with freshly baked local breads and omelette station, free-flowing sparkling wine and mimosas</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Multi-course a la carte gourmet lunches and dinners served in the fine dining restaurant, coffee, tea and an assortment of freshly baked cakes, as well as savory late-night snacks in the lounge</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Every meal features culinary masterpieces that highlight the cultures and traditions of the regions using fresh local produce</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Get pampered by the highly-professional, yet very caring European crew - be it in the restaurant, at the spa, in the bar...</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Mozart Crew together with Incantato‘s team is at your disposal 24/7 to make this the journey of a lifetime!'</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">CRUISE-ONLY
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">DAY
1 Saturday, October 20, 2012</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Sandra and Ted from Incantato Leisure Tours welcome you aboard the MS Dertour Mozart, alongside the
fantastic crew. Your luggage will be brought to your stateroom while you sip on
your welcome glass of Champagne. Take a private tour of the ship, have a snack
and relax in the Don Giovanni panorama bar & lounge prior to sail-away. A sumptuous
four course welcome dinner awaits you this evening as you set sail for Austria.
As an Incantato guest, you may enjoy your complimentary first glass of typical
local wine with dinner on board every night. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Wake
up in one of the most beautiful valleys in Austria, the Wachau, named a UNESCO
world heritage site for its unique cultural landscape. This stunning stretch of
the Danube Valley has been used principally for the cultivation of wines since
prehistoric times. You may choose to visit the famous Melk Abbey or just stroll
around town prior to a special Incantato tasting of local wine and other
spirits. Return to the Mozart for lunch and to continue the journey. Why not
take a dip in the pool, get a massage in the Spa or make new friends at happy
hour on the sundeck? Tonight’s dinner selections will already give you a taste
of Hungary, which awaits you tomorrow. After another gourmet dinner, and once
the sun sets over the Danube, your floating hotel will start the journey through
Slovakia, where seeing Bratislava by night from the water is a very special treat. Some of you may even want to experience the sunset sail-away
from the rooftop as you bid
farewell to Austria.</span></span></div>
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3 Monday, October 22</span></span></b></div>
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Hungary: Esztergom and Budapest</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Enjoy
breakfast in yet another country, beautiful Hungary. Take a stroll through the
ancient capital city of Esztergom with its stunning Cathedral, then arrive in
the present capital city of Budapest around lunchtime. Also known as the Paris
of the East, Budapest features all the amenities of a metropolis thriving with
culture, a rich history and friendly people. You can choose to go on a guided
city sightseeing tour or just explore the combined cities of Buda and Pest on
your own. The ship is docked just minutes away from many attractions and shops,
including the famous Market Hall, Liberty Bridge and pedestrian zone. After
dinner, the MS Mozart takes you on a „Lights of Budapest“ cruise and Incantato
invites you to a special reception on deck featuring Hungarian drink
specialties.</span></span></div>
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4 Tuesday, October 23</span></span></b></div>
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Vita Day in Budapest</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">There
is so much to see and do in Budapest that you will enjoy having another full
day here. We recommend taking a stroll through the nearby historical Market
Hall featuring hundreds of food vendors alongside traditional artisan
handicraft shops. An optional excursion to an Estate in the countryside
(Puszta) is also offered. Some of you may also want to visit one of the thermal spas
or simply relax. In the evening, bid farewell to Hungary and set sail for
Slovakia while enjoying your floating hotel. </span></span></div>
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5 Wednesday, October 24</span></span></b></div>
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to Slovakia: Bratislava at leisure</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Unlike
most other cruises, you won‘t feel rushed on the Mozart as you are given more
time at exciting stops such as
Slovakia‘s capital city of Bratislava. After an orientation tour of the
historical city center, a special Slovakian beer tasting awaits the Incantato group.
Learn about and taste the two traditional types from various local
breweries. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Afterward,
you have ample time to shop, explore and even get a feeling of Bratislava
nightlife since you don‘t have to be back aboard the ship until after 10 pm for
sail-away back towards Austria.</span></span></div>
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6 Thursday, October 25</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">You
will wake up in Austria‘s capital city of Vienna or Wien, as the locals say in
German. If you are a first time visitor, then we recommend going on the
optional guided city tour in the morning. Alternatively, explore the historical center
with your Incantato host on a leisurely walk ending at the famous Cafe
Sacher. Some of you may want to visit museums, shop or just people
watch near the famous Stephansdom or St. Stephen's Cathedral. Again, you will
have the full day and most of the evening in port to take full advantage
of the many attractions Vienna has to offer. </span></span></div>
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7 Friday, October 26</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Beautiful
Danube Valley </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Visit
the picturesque town of Krems where the Mozart is docked until lunch. Taste
some of the local products such as Marmelade or Schnapps made from the
indigenous Marille, an Austrian apricot, which the region is most famous for. You
also have the option of embarking on the excursions to Goettweig Abbey
and the riverside town of Duernstein. Today will feature not only one, but two
wine-tastings, first off the ship in Krems, and then aboard your floating hotel
as the journey continues again along the most scenic part of the Danube towards
Passau. A gala farewell dinner awaits you in the ship restaurant followed by
entertainment in the panorama lounge. </span></span></div>
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8 Saturday, October 27</span></span></b></div>
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Wiedersehen MS Mozart</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Prior
to bidding farewell to the MS Mozart, enjoy one last breakfast aboard the ship
as you sail back to Germany and prepare for disembarking in Passau.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;"></span></div>
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