Garden State Ski Club with Carol and Bob Rosen present

                             March 6 – 14 or 17, 2009

                             Bad Hofgastein, Austria with Vienna Extension

                       

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  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

                + $175 for single occupancy in Vienna

 

*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: 

v      NONSTOP Round-trip air from EWR into Munich

v      Deluxe motorcoach transfers between ALL hotels/airport

v      SEVEN nights’ 4**** accommodations in Bad Hofgastein

v      Full European breakfast daily

v      4-Course gourmet dinner each evening in Bad Hofgastein w/ BEER & WINE!

v      Wine and cheese party upon arrival in Bad Hofgastein

v      Weeklong English speaking representative while in Bad Hofgastein!

v      Pre-trip dinner and information night at Victor’s Maywood Inn

v      All gratuities to bus drivers, maids, wait staff and tour guide

v      Price DOES include Int’l Departure Taxes, Security Fees and Fuel Surcharges; Currently estimated at $260 (Munich return), $310 (Vienna return), but subject to change until group is ticketed

 

To sign up or obtain additional information please contact:  Carol Alesso Rosen @ (973) 633-6540 or p8nter4u@optonline.net

Initial deposit of $500.00 due ASAP to confirm your spot on this popular trip

MEMBERS make checks payable to Garden State Ski Club and mail to: Carol Alesso @ 240 Valley Road / Wayne, NJ  07470

NONMEMBERS make checks payable to ALPHORN TOURS!

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Enclosed is my (our) $500.00 per person deposit(s) for the March 6-14 Bad Hofgastein /14-17 Vienna trip.

 

Name(s)_____________________________________Rooming with:_____________________________

                          (As it appears on your Passport)

                                                                                                                   Email:

Address_____________________________________Home Phone: ______________________________

                                                                                       Work Phone

Skiing Ability ____Beg._/  Int.  /Adv._/  N/A_________  Emergency Contact: ______________________________

Yes, I have read and understand the cancellation & refund policies on the reverse side.

 

Signature:_______________________________________ Date:__________________

 

 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE

 

ALPHORN TOURS & INCENTIVES, INC. and or its agents, act in the capacity of agent for the passengers in all matters pertaining to travel, whether by plane, rail, boat, steamer, or any other means of conveyance.  They shall not be liable for any injury, damage, or loss occasioned by neglect or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the tour, or any hotel proprietor or car rental organization or other persons supplying services or materials in connection with the tour.  Neither ALPHORN TOURS & INCENTIVES, INC., (and or its agents) nor the airline concerned are to be held responsible for closure of access routes to or from resorts due to bad weather or road conditions, or for any other reasons beyond their control.  In addition, they are not to be held liable for any additional payment or any refunds for unused hotel accommodations or meals occasioned by such late arrivals at hotels holding rooms as per confirmed itineraries or any other hotel.  ALPHORN TOURS & INCENTIVES, INC., and its agents act only as agents for reservations concerning hotels, transportation and sightseeing tours (if included) and do not guarantee the psychological satisfaction of the client for these reservations.  Neither the tour operator nor its agents assume any responsibility or liability for schedule and time changes of airline, transfer companies and trains.

 

DEPOSIT / PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS

 

$500.00 deposit per person due ASAP to hold space (Due by September 1, 2008)

SECOND deposit of $500.00 due by October 25, 2008

                      Final payment / remainder of balance due by December 15, 2008

 

Sorry, credit cards will not be accepted for this trip, price reflects cash discount

Single supplement may apply if suitable roommate is not available—An additional $175 for Vienna

Cancellation penalties will apply after Sept. 1. *Attempts will be made to provide a suitable roommate,

but if one is not found, or if your cancellation leaves your roommate single, a supplement may be incurred.

 

 

CHANGE OF ITINERARY

 

Any changes in the itinerary will result in a $100 change fee, plus any additional charges as a result of the change--if the change is possible.  There will be no refunds for any unused portions of the trip as the group rates are based on everyone following the same itinerary.

 

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

 

Some restrictions and penalties apply to your vacation investment.  If you cancel your reservations, YOUR RIGHT TO A REFUND IS LIMITED, as set forth in the following schedule.  All cancellations must discussed with you trip leader and also be in writing and sent to Alphorn Tours & Incentives, Inc., 4Congress St. Newburyport, MA 01950.  Date of postmark will determine applicable policy:

 

After Confirmation and prior to departure cancellation policy is as follows:

A:  Any and all cancellations, whether by individual trip participants or by the Group in its entirety are subject to a

$95.00 per person contracted administration fee.

B:  Any and all cancellations received 120 to 90 days prior to departure - $ 195.00 per person contacted cancellation fee.

C:  Any and all cancellations received 89 to 46 days prior to departure - $ 395.00 per person contacted cancellation fee.

D:  Any and all cancellations received 45 days or less to departure – no refunds.

 

No refunds for early departure or late arrival.  No shows, no refund.  No partial refunds will be made on car rentals, airfare, or unused portions of this package.

 

Refunds will be made as soon as they are received from vendors (minimum eight (8) weeks).

 

INSURANCE

 

We strongly recommend the purchase of trip insurance covering, accident, sickness or death of a participant or covered family member that would result in cancellation either prior to or during the trip.

 

Trip participants can go to www.alphorntours.com homepage and click on the Travel Guard link to sign up for trip insurance.

If calling Travel Guard (800-549-9037) give Alphorn Tours agent code of 125081 to sign up.

 

PASSPORT

 

For Passport Info go to http://travel.state.gov/passport