Night 1 & 2: Prague Marriott Hotel
Prague, Czech Republic
Just steps from the Old Town Square and other major attractions in the one of the best locations in Prague, the Prague Marriott Hotel delights guests with classic European charm and first-class service. Spacious guest rooms welcome with such amenities as a marble bathroom with tub, 32” LCD TV, individual climate control, mini bar, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and an in-room safe plus down comforters and designer duvets. The World Class Health Academy offers an array of ways to keep up with your fitness routine, including an indoor swimming pool, free weights and cardiovascular equipment. Or, you might want to court Lady Luck in the on-site casino. Coffee lovers will be delighted by the 20 different kinds of coffee served at Expressamente Illy… not to mention the pastries and snacks available. Dine on Czech and international cuisine at Brasserie Praha or catch a quick bite – and perhaps a cocktail – at the Lobby Bar. |
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Night 3 – 9: Aboard ms Swiss Emerald,
ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel
Cruising Europe's inland waterways exclusively for Tauck, the sister ships ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire and ms Swiss Jewel represent the epitome of luxurious river cruising. In addition to their spacious, well-appointed cabins, all three ships offer 14 beautiful 300-square-foot suites – equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble baths, flat-screen televisions and walk-in closets – as well as 7 junior suites, adding up to four times more suites than most other European riverboats. The cabins, which range from 150 to 183 sq. ft., provide plush accommodations with plasma TV, terry bathrobes, fine L'Occitane toiletries, large windows and much more; 85% of the cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies. A crew of 29 attentively serves just 118 guests. The Restaurant offers both an elegant dining venue and a fine dining experience, while the spacious Panorama Lounge in the bow, with its bar, dance floor and entertainment, is a delightful gathering spot in the evenings. The gracious Lido Bar in the stern has a 180° glass wall that opens for an indoor / outdoor cocktail hour, and offers alternative bistro dining featuring lighter fare – a first on Europe’s rivers. The Swiss Emerald, Swiss Sapphire and Swiss Jewel are definitely “top-of-the-line”! |
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Night 10 & 11: InterContinental Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
Situated in the heart of the city close to the main shopping street, Váci Utca, the InterContinental Budapest offers some of the best views in Budapest of the Danube River and the city from its public areas. The elegantly-appointed guest rooms feature all of the amenities that today’s sophisticated travelers expect. Guests have access to the Fitness Club, with an indoor, reverse-flow swimming pool, cardiovascular machines, weights and sauna. The Corso Restaurant, ranked among the best in Budapest, offers dining on an outdoor terrace overlooking the Buda Hills during the summer. |
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