7/27/2019 1000 Place to See

1/3

By Stephen M. Wheeler

Thus, we are introduced to the all-new edition o1,000 Places ToSee Before You Die by New York

Times #1 best-selling author PatriciaSchultz. With more than 3 millioncopies sold worldwide, Patricia hasquickly become one o the oremostauthorities on travelling the globe.

Now you have the unique oppor-tunity to travel and share experiences

with Patricia on this AAA escortedtour. Together, youll visit the cascad-ing waters o Croatias Plitvice LakesNational Park and Ljubljana, Slovenia,the city oten called Little Prague.Youll dine al resco at the impressive11th-century Bled Castle and enjoy thefestivities of the Cows Ball, a one-of-a-kind regional event in Lake Bohinj,Slovenia. Plus, youll visit the LipicaStud Farm in Slovenia to observe theworld-renowned Lipizzaner stallions.

This is your chance to check thesewonderful destinations off your travelbucket list. Wont you join Patricia or

this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

Day 1 Welcome to Munich, GermanySeptember 13Upon arrival in Germany, youll

check in to the luxurious 5-starSoftel Munich Bayerpost to relax

and unwind. Later this aternoon, thejourney begins with a walking tour othe Old Town, showcasing the citysgrand architecture, including the RoyalResidence. Youll visit the Marienplatz,Munichs central square dating backto 1158, and view the Glockenspielin the Neues Rathaus (new city hall).Later that evening, youll dine onsumptuous Bavarian are in a quaintbeer restaurant and learn more aboutBavarias beer culture.

Bavaria boasts more than one-sixtof the worlds breweries, includinErdinger (in Erding) and Paulaner (i

Munich)....p. 141

Day 2 Salzburg and Lake BledSeptember 14Following breakfast, you depart fo

Salzburg, Austria. The citys splendowill surely captivate you as you explor

the City of Mozart (his hometown) oa walking tour.

This golden citys High Baroquarchitecture is due in large part t

prince-archbishop Wolf Dietr ichwho reigned from 1587 to 1612...ThFrench-style confection of Schloss Mirabell, which he generously built for hmistress (and their 15 children), siacross the Salzach River from the opulent Residenz....p. 84

24 AAA Going Places | January/February 2012 | AAA.com

A journey througAustria, Slovenand Croatia wi

best-selling authPatricia Schu

1,000 PLACES TO SEE...with AAA

Who was it that said, You cant have a narrow mind if you have a fat

passport.? I think travel makes you a better person and a more aware

global citizen. I know that I cherish it as a privilege and a giftit lifts me

up, lightens me, expands me. Most important, and most simply, travel

brings us joy.... Patricia Schultz

7/27/2019 1000 Place to See

2/3

In the early afternoon, a scenic drivesouth through the magnifcent JulianAlps transports you to beautiul LakeBled, Slovenia, set at the oot o itsrugged peaks.

To enjoy the emerald-green glacial lakesurrounded by the snow-dusted Julian

Alps, jump aboard a gondola-like pletna

for a visit to the tiny island at its center,and ring the 16th-century wishing bell

in the church belfry.p. 330And youll do just that.

Day 3 Postojna, Lipica andLjubljanaSeptember 15This morning youll go down

literallyto Postojna and explore oneo Europes major natural attractions,the Postojna Caves. Youll journey by

underground train and on foot to viewa seemingly endless display o lime-stone formations and colorful pools.

At 67,487 feet long and 377 feetdeep, the Postojna is Europes mostexpansive cave. Thirty million visi-tors have marveled at its weird andwonderful stalactite and stalagmite

formations.p. 332Next, a short drive brings you to the

Lipica Stud Farm, where youll visit the

breeding home o the world-renownedLipizzaner white stallions.

...the Habsburgs founded a s tud farmin the 16th century to breed gracefulLipizzaner horses for the acclaimedSpanish Riding School in Vienna.The snow-white beauties are stillraised at the farm here, which offerstours, lessons and carriage rides.

pp. 332-333

Slovenias captivating capital, Ljubl-

jana, is flled with striking architecturalmonuments, handsome town squaresand lovely Baroque ountains. Youlltour this remarkable city, including aglass-bubble unicular ride up to Lju-bljana Castle.

The old quarter of Ljubljana, Slove-nias small capital, is a treasure troveof varied architecture. Medieval andBaroque stand companionably side by

side.p. 331

Day 4 Lake Bohinjs Kravji BalSeptember 16Today is the annual Kravji Bal, or

Cows Ball, a very unique and very Slo-

venian festival. Celebrating the winterhomecoming of cattle after a summerin green pastures, the estival eatures a

parade replete with milkmaids, cheese-

makers, cratsmen and cows, o course.In Lake Bohinj, youll ascend Mount

Vogel by cable car or stupendousscenic views of the region before stop-ping in Srednja Vas to visit the Herdermuseum, a 19th-century herder housewith cheese presses, rennet vats andfascinating historical photography.

This evening, share stories withPatricia hersel at a cocktail reception at

your hotel beore dinner at Bled Castle.

For nearly a millennium, Bled Castle

has towered watchully high atop

the azure waters o Lake Bled and

St. Marys Church. Enjoy these

sights, as well as Patricias recom-

mendation for dessert.

Climb to the 11th-century cliffsideBled Castlewith million-dollar viewstopped off by Bleds culinary specialty,the kremma rezina (cream cake).

p. 330

Day 5 From Bled to ZagrebSeptember 17This morning youll ven-

ture to Zagreb, a city that hasbeen Croatias capital since 1557.In Zagreb, youll see the sightswith a tour o medieval landmarks,

including the neo-Gothic Cathedraland St. Marks Church, with its uniquetiled roof. In the Lower Town you willbe introduced to many o the citys civic

and historic monuments, the OperaHouse and several beautiul squares.This evening youll retire in a Zagreblandmarkthe Regent Esplanade, orig-inally built or travelers o the abledOrient Express train.

Day 6 Discover Plitvice LakesNational ParkSeptember 18Nestled upon deeply forested slopes,

Plitvice Lakes National Park eatures abreathtaking natural wonder of 16 lakes

that range in hue from azure and emer-ald green to steely gray. These terracedlakes are interconnected in a dazzling

cascade o rushing waters.Within the national park,

youll sit down to asatisying lunch o

Croatian cuisineat Licka Kuca,

a rustic woodenhouse built in thecharming tradi-

tional style othe region.

Opposite page: Bled Castle overlooks idyllic Lake Bled.Above: Ljubljana is often referred to as Little Prague.

Below: A famed Lipizzaner white stallion.

SlovenianTouristBoard,

DunjaWedam

7/27/2019 1000 Place to See

3/3

High in the DinaricMountains...the nascent

Korana River drops through

a verdant valley of stair-stepped lakes and hundreds

of waterfalls that was long

known as the Vrji Vrt

(Devils Garden).

The Veliki Slap (Big Waterfall), whichdrops 230 feet into a steep canyon, sep-

arates the lakes into two clusters: 12 in

the upper valley and four below....

Jewel-like in color, the lakes varyfrom deep blue to turquoise...Elevatedwooden footpaths and bridges allowvisitors to explore the lakes withoutdisturbing this extremely fragile envi-ronment.p. 286

Day 7 Graz and ViennaSeptember 19En route to Vienna, youll

stop at the lovely Austrian cityo Graz. Founded during theRoman Empire, enjoy a guidedwalk through its historiccenter, graced now with apleasing blend o Renaissanceand modern architecture.

Graz, established as the southeasternseat of the Hapsburg Empire in 1379,

features one of Central Europes best-preserved Altstdte (Old Towns)...itbuzzes with upbeat energy....

p. 83

Day 8Vienna and the land ofHaydnSeptember 20The morning begins with a pleasant

and inormative guided walk among

Viennas best-known landmarkincluding the Hotel Sacher and St. Stephens Cathedral. Travelling south othe capital, youll visit Haydn Churchwhere the famous composer is buriedand the Esterhzy Palace, once thresplendent residence o nobility. Youenjoy lunch on the palace grounds aHenrici restaurant, then eel ree tsample the fne wines o Burgenlanat the sleek, state-of-the-art EsterhzPalace Wine Museum.

More than ever, the romantic city on thDanubefamous for its gemtlichkeiits cafs and dazzling confections, icoffeehouses, and its Lipizzanersisdelightfully civilized and elegant placand a timeless destination for armusic and culture.p. 85

Day 9 Depart for HomeSeptember 21With more than a dozen destination

checked off your 1,000 Places To Seelist, it is time to say goodbye to the neriends youve made, and to look oward to the next great adventure. APatricia says:

When asked what my favorite trip waI used to think it was the most recent, th

one still the most vivid in my memory

But now I realize it is my next one. always have a next one....Join Patricia Schultz for this tremen

dous journey through Austria, Slovenand Croatia.

26 AAA Going Places | January/February 2012 | AAA.com

About Patricia SchultzPatricia Schultz is the author of the international

bestsellers 1,000 Places To See Before You Die (now

with over 3 million copies in print and translated into

25 languages) and 1,000 Places To See inthe United States & Canada Before You Die.

A veteran travel journalist with

25 years of experience,

Patricia has written for

BusinessWeek, Oprah and

Travel Weekly. She also

executive-produced a

Travel Channel television

show based on 1,000 Places

To See Before You Die.

Join Patricia Schultz for a journeythrough Austria, Slovenia & CroatiaSeptember 13-21, 2012

Includes

y Escorted comprehensive sight-seeing, including all entry fees

y 16 meals: 8 buffet breakfasts,5 lunches and 3 dinners

y 8 nights accommodations indeluxe and luxury hotels

y All on-tour transportation,luggage handling, and all hoteltaxes and service charges

y GeneralAssist, our toll-free 24/7emergency on-tour assistance

y Discover 4 UNESCO World HeritageSites in Salzburg, Plitvice LakesNational Park, Graz and Vienna

From $4459 per personbased on dou ble occupancy, land only

This trip will sell out!

Ladies in the traditionaldress of Lake Bohinj, hometo the annual Cows Ball.

SlovenianTouristBoard,

D.

Mladenovic

TourismusSalzburg

The Mirabell Gardens in Salzburgfeature the Do, Re, Mi stepsfrom The Sound of Music.

9 Days/8 Nights

Contact a AAA Travel Professional at yourlocal ofce or call1-877-530-4368 for more information.

TourismusSalzbu

rg

Photoby

GabrielleRevere