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In the upcoming winter schedule, Croatia will operate direct flights to 25 European countries.

The majority of new routes will connect the country with Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, according to a CE Report citation of HINA.

This information was supplied by the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ) based on airport

Anantara Spa, known for its culturally‑inspired wellness concepts, has announced a strategic partnership with the British skincare leader ELEMIS. The collaboration will introduce ELEMIS’ clinically‑backed treatments and advanced formulas across selected Anantara Spa locations throughout Europe.

The partnership will initially cover nine European destinations: Vienna (Austria), Amsterdam

Autumn transforms Austria into a palette of gold, amber and crimson, offering visitors a unique visual experience across its mountains, valleys and historic towns.

The milder climate makes outdoor activities especially pleasant. Hiking trails in the Alps are less crowded, while the countryside’s vineyards and orchards are at the peak of their harvest, providing opportunities for

British Airways is set to expand its short-haul network for the upcoming winter season via its subsidiary carriers based at London’s Gatwick and City airports.

Euroflyer, the carrier’s Gatwick-based subsidiary, will add new routes to Rabat, Morocco, and Graz, Austria.

From 5 November, twice-weekly flights to the Moroccan capital will operate every Wednesday and Sunday using Airbus

Austrian Airlines will increase flights from Vienna to Bangkok, operating double daily services during the winter from October 2025 to April 2026.

The airline will also increase flights to other holiday destinations; Mauritius and the Maldives. Three weekly flights are planned for Mauritius, and five weekly flights for the Maldives.

During the winter flight schedule, flights

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel, member of Minor Hotels, has emerged from a glamorous refresh, marking a new era of urban hospitality in the Austrian capital and the official debut of the brand in the country. Designed by the celebrated architect Baron Theophil Edvard von Hansen for the 1873 World’s Fair, the heritage palace now stands as the city’s first urban luxury resort, where history and

Ever splashed out on a bougie train journey and thought, ‘damn, I wish this was going to be my life for the next 100 days?’ Well, lucky you. If you’ve got all that time (and exactly £112,900) to spare, you now can. 

Shiny new tour operator Adventures By Train has just announced its flagship planet-wide tour, Around the World by Train in 100 days, and it’s officially open for bookings,

Think Austria is just for winter and skiing? Well, you couldn’t be more wrong! The picturesque mountains, stunning landscapes, and wonderful people don’t just disappear once the snow melts. Once the cold of winter is gone, Austria transforms into an idyllic summer paradise replete with crystal clear lakes, rolling green hills, and almost limitless possibilities for outdoor pursuits.

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This mega project will make travelling and transporting goods across two countries much easier.

The world’s longest underground railway network is under construction to ease traffic congestion between two major European nations.

The Brenner Base Tunnel, an £8 billion mega-project, spans 34 miles beneath the towering Alps, creating a vital high-speed rail link and revolutionizing

Austria Tourism, SalzburgerLand & Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn Make Winter Accessible for Everyone.

Spectacular "Ascent" by Austrian Olympic Champion Valentin Bontus under the Guidance of Ski Icon Michi Kirchgasser 

Goal of Austria Tourism and SalzburgerLand: "We Want to Make People Excited About the Austrian Winter Lifestyle" 

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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Austria? Chances are it might be the snow-covered Alps and the postcard-perfect pistes. After all, Austria is considered the birthplace of alpine skiing – we’ve been whisking down the slopes for fun for over a century! And it’s not just that: The love for the mountains (and literally any form of getting up and down them) is famously in

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel has started the year with confidence, as its fine dining restaurant, EDVARD, retained its Michelin star. The prestigious recognition marks a first for the talented Head Chef Paul Gamauf, who has been at the helm of EDVARD since October 2023.

Named in tribute to the original architect of the hotel, Baron Theophil Edvard von Hansen, EDVARD boasts a beautifully

On January 21, 2025, the MICHELIN Guide ceremony and the opening of the new Austrian selection for 2025 took place at Hangar-7, a gala event at which the renowned culinary guide presented his restaurant selection for the whole of Austria for the first time since 2009.

The return of the MICHELIN Guide and the ceremony were initiated and jointly organized by the Austrian National Tourist

Spring is just around the corner, but that doesn't mean the ski season is over forever. In fact, it is quite possible that the opposite is true. Just factor in the extra hours of sunshine and milder temperatures on the trails. And of course all the traditional mountain huts with large sun terraces right next to them.

Many alpine resorts in Austria have super-long seasons thanks to their

Days of heavy rain have wreaked havoc on travel services in several Central and Eastern European countries, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and most recently Italy.

According to FlightAware, at international airports in the region, including Warsaw Chopin Airport in Poland, Vaclav Havel Airport in the Czech Republic, Henri Coanda International

Europe is currently grappling with severe weather disasters as heavy snowfall and flooding have affected several countries. In the Alps, snow is causing significant transport problems, particularly affecting Austrian railways, which have suspended train services between Salzburg and Klagenfurt.

The Austrian government has issued a nationwide appeal for travelers to postpone their trips

Vienna once again claims to be the world's most liveable city, according to The Economist's Global Liveability Index 2024. For the third year in a row, the Austrian capital topped the list, scoring its ninth victory in the last eleven index reports. Vienna's dominance in the rankings was consistent with its perfect scores in four of the five categories assessed, although it did not achieve full

Imagine stretching your legs in an outdoor pool amidst three-thousanders, watching the sunset with a glass of bubble in your hand. Or a sauna with panoramic views of the Alps, followed by some sunbathing at the adjoint terrace. Then, there’s the restorative yoga class with your mat facing the mountain peaks, in complete silence apart from a few birds chirping in the distance. And a massage to release

A group of archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck made a revolutionary discovery during excavations of a church in southern Austria. Excavations uncovered a marble shrine containing a 1,500-year-old ivory box decorated with Christian motifs. This relic, believed to be associated with Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, is of great significance due to the rarity of sacred early Christian

Looking for some me-time, eager to try something new, or just can’t get days off the same time as your partner and friends? Solo travel is continuously on the rise in the UK, with women especially adventurous: 28 percent would consider venturing out on their own according to a recent study by Saga, compared to just 12 percent of their male counterparts. What’s more, British solo travellers are among