Summer Fun for Everyone with Apple Vacations ►

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Summer’s almost here! And your only goal is to have some fun. Summer fun should be for everyone! Choose from an activity-filled weekend getaway or a week-long retreat, complete with adults-only options and family-friendly hotels with waterparks and kids’ clubs. Plus, enjoy exclusive rates, resort credits, and Kids Free deals at select resorts!

Pristine, sugar-white beaches extend as far as the eye can see. Sparkling azure waters glisten, fragrant tropical gardens explode in dazzling color and picture perfect sunsets ignite the sky. Meander along the shores that once provided shelter to swashbuckling pirates. Listen to the soft sounds of the tree frog s as they mingle with the high notes of a distant steel drum band. These are the islands of the Caribbean, where dreams of paradise become a blissful reality.

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Save Up to $400 with Rocky Mountaineer ►

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Most moments come and go, but some rise above the rest to become memories that stay with you for years to come. When you explore the Canadian Rocky Mountains by luxury rail, your journey will be full of moments like these—from the small touches of impeccable service provided by our Hosts to the awe-inspiring vistas that stretch out all around you. For a limited time, when you book a qualifying 2019 package, you’ll receive a credit of up to $400* per couple with our Stay and Play offer. Use it towards extra hotel nights, sightseeing & more. Book your package today.

CREDITED OPTIONS MUST BE SELECTED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

* Terms & Conditions: Offer applies only to new 2019 bookings made by March 29, 2019 for qualifying Rocky Mountaineer packages booked in GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service for travel during the 2019 Rocky Mountaineer season on selected dates. Added value credit (“Credit”) must be requested at the time of booking and will not be automatically allocated or retroactively added. Guest’s selection of specific Credit must be made at the time of booking and an amendment fee of $40 USD per booking will be charged for changes after the booking has been confirmed. Offer value is expressed in USD as a guideline only and may vary at the time of booking based on changes in exchange rate with the CAD. Deposits are required at the time of booking and full payment of the balance must be made 60 days prior to travel. Offer applies to single, double, triple or quad package prices. A maximum Credit of $200 USD per adult ($400 USD per couple) for qualifying packages of five days or more. Credit can only be used towards the purchase of specified additional services offered by Rocky Mountaineer and cannot be used against the price of the purchased package or to upgrade rail service. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, is not applicable to child prices, 2 or 3-day rail-only bookings or group tour bookings, has no cash value, is non-transferable and cannot be deferred to a later trip. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn or amended without prior notice. Additional conditions apply.

Save Up to $150 at Universal Parks & Resorts ►

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HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s19) All prices, package inclusions & options are subject to availability and to change without notice and additional restrictions may apply. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Universal Orlando and Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations reserve the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, whether such error is on this website or any print or other advertisement relating to these products and services. *Savings based on length of stay and valid only when purchasing a vacation package minimally including hotel and theme park tickets through Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations. Room type, hotel, and travel dates subject to availability. Offer valid on new bookings only. Valid for bookings 1/10/19 – 3/14/19 with travel 1/11/19 – 4/12/19 and 4/28/19 – 5/31/19. One offer per package, not valid with other discounts or promotions. Additional restrictions may apply. 4 night minimum required. Reservation must be made 72 hours in advance. Travel must be completed by 5/31/19 to receive full savings. ^Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and must be used by the same person on all days. Does not include admission to separately ticketed events or venues at either theme park or Universal CityWalk™, parking or discounts on food or merchandise. Some CityWalk™ venues require ages 21 or older for admission, valid photo ID required. Does not include admission to Universal Cinemark, the Blue Man Group show or Hollywood Drive-in Golf™. Operating hours, prices, dates, times, attractions, and entertainment are subject to availability and to change without notice. Ticket excludes admission to separately ticketed events at either of the Universal theme parks or within any of the CityWalk venues. Some CityWalk venues require ages 21 or older for admission. Valid photo ID required. Does not include admission to Universal Cinemark, the Blue Man Group show, or Hollywood Drive-In Golf™. Subject to availability. Unless otherwise stated, parking is not included and there are no discounts on food or merchandise. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. ◊ Requires theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida™ or Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ as determined by Universal Orlando and Universal’s Volcano Bay™. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations is registered with the State of Florida as a seller of travel. Registration number ST-24215. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2019 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

Oberammergau Exclusive Space ►

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July 18 – July 26, 2020 | Price: Price: $2825/Person
*Price is based on sharing a double room. Price is land only. Airfare & travel insurance is additional.

Join the von Trapps on an Austrian adventure that will make your heart sing, from Munich’s medieval charm to the 19th century fortress once home to a shy fairy-tale king. Explore the heritage of the Habsburg Empire and discover the romantic setting for several ‘Sound of Music’ scenes in Salzburg. Trafalgar Tours has secured premium tickets for you to attend the once in a decade performance of the Passion Play in the picturesque Bavarian town of Oberammergau.


Itinerary


Day 1 – July 18, 2020: Arrive Munich

Welcome to Munich. Relax after check-in and later enjoy an evening orientation drive including views of the Olympic Stadium. This evening meet for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travelers and Travel Director.

Day 2 – July 19, 2020: Munich Orientation and At Leisure

Munich is a lively city – perfectly blending the traditional and modern. See the sights during your morning orientation including the Hofbräuhaus, Marienplatz, Ludwigstrasse and the majestic Opera House. Spend free time afterwards exploring on your own. Visit galleries and museums, shop for souvenirs or consider an Optional Experience to the touching Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. This evening you might like to join your companions for a night out at a local beer hall.

Day 3 – July 20, 2020: Munich – Neuschwanstein Castle – Oberammergau

Drive into the scenic Bavarian mountains and visit Neuschwanstein Castle. Experience a guided tour of this château, built in the 19th century for King Ludwig on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau. In Oberammergau see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed every decade since 1634 when Europe was gripped by the plague.

Day 4 – July 21, 2020: Oberammergau (Passion Play Performance)

Enjoy the unique atmosphere in town before taking your premium seat for an inspired and moving performance of the Passion Play this afternoon. Dine at a local restaurant this evening before experiencing the captivating second half of this unique event as night falls.

Day 5 — July 22, 2020: Oberammergau – Berchtesgaden – Salzburg

Continue today to the foot of the Alps and visit the National Park of Berchtesgaden featuring awe-inspiring mountains. This evening arrive in Salzburg.

Day 6 – July 23, 2020: Salzburg Sightseeing – Villach

See the city’s sights with your Local Specialist including the Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace and many of the locations used in the film ‘The Sound of Music’. Afterwards travel to the picturesque region near Villach for a special Be My Guest experience.

Day 7 – July 24, 2020: Villach – Piber Stud Farm – Graz – Vienna

Visit the Lipizzaner Stud farm at Piber for a Cultural Insight into the breeding of the athletic white stallions for the Spanish Riding School. Later stop in the town of Graz where you can admire the galleried courtyards and Renaissance squares. Finally arrive in the beautiful capital city Vienna and check in to your hotel.

Day 8 – July 25, 2020: Vienna Sightseeing and At Leisure

This morning enjoy an exclusive Cultural Insight with a guided visit to the Habsburg royal collection of art at the Kunsthistorisches museum prior to admission of the general public. The spectacular Kunstkammer will be revealed in this private insider visit. Later your Local Specialist shows you the city’s major landmarks and palaces during your included sightseeing tour. The Imperial Boulevards lead to views of the Opera House, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The magic continues with a walking tour through the oldest parts of the city near ‘Am Hof’. Why not indulge yourself and try some local cuisine such as schnitzel or strudel. Walk along the Kärntnerstrasse in the centre of the city and shop for souvenirs. This evening, join your travelling companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner.

Day 9 – July 26, 2020: Depart Vienna

Say goodbye to your newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.



    Difference


Be My Guest

Sister Monika takes you on a tour of the Monastery of Kloster Wernberg, originally a castle, today home to around 60 Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood with whom you’ll enjoy a traditional Carinthian dinner

Cultural Insights

Enjoy a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in Austria, to view the Royal Collection before the general public have access. Visit the Lipizzaner Stud Farm at Piber which has bred horses since 1920 and today provides all the stallions for the Spanish Riding School in Vienna

Hidden Treasures

Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure

Local Specialists

For included sightseeing in Salzburg and Vienna

Sightseeing Highlights

  • City tour in Salzburg and Vienna
  • Orientation of Munich, Oberammergau, Villach and Graz
  • Premium Tickets for the 2020 Passion Play in Oberammergau
  • View Mozart’s Birthplace in Salzburg
  • Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, film locations of ‘The Sound of Music’ in Salzburg, the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and the alpine resort of Berchtesgaden

Dining

  • 8 hot buffet breakfasts
  • 6 dinners (including Be My Guest)

Travel Highlights

  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • VIP entry to many sights


Oberammergau
Since 1634, and now only every ten years, the tiny picturesque Bavarian village of Oberammergau performs the Passion Play. This tragic and deeply moving chronicle depicts the Passion of Christ at the time of the

crucifixion. The cast comprises local villagers exclusively and equals any professional production in both sheer spectacle and emotion; attracting visitors from around the world. It is an experience that will exceed every expectation and on we highly recommend.

More About Your Trip
All prices are per person, double

Oberammergau Accommodations
Trafalgar Tours has secured hotel accommodations either in Oberammergau or close by in the picturesque villages of the Bavarian Alps. Please note that single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau stay. Solo travelers and triple share guests will be matched and accommodated in a double room with a fellow solo Trafalgar traveler (of the same gender) for the duration of the stay.

Hotel Information
Final hotel accommodations will be confirmed in 2019.

Airport Transfers
On arrival at Munich Airport transfers will operate at 10am and 1pm. Guests arriving later should make their

Blog Posts

Planning to see the Passion Play >>
Religious & Faith Based Travel – Oberammergau’s Passion Play>>

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A Warm Welcome to All U.S. Military Personnel ►

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Military Discount

Delta Vacations is grateful for all you do to serve our country, and they’d like to honor you with an exclusive military travel discount for you to use on your next vacation to any of Delta Vacations’ 250+ destinations worldwide.

Savings per booking:

  • $50 on vacations of $1,250-$2,499
  • $100 on vacations of $2,500-$4,499
  • $200 on vacations of $4,500-$5,999
  • $300 on vacations of $6,000+

Plus, you’ll receive 500 extra bonus miles per person per booking. This is in addition to the up to 7,500 bonus miles, and credited flight miles you already receive when you book a flight and hotel package through us.

And with no blackout dates, you get the most flexibility to travel any day and anywhere you choose!

To receive your discount:

  • Submit your military email address using the “Before You Book” form on the upper right side of this page.
  • We’ll send you a personal eCertificate number via the email address you provided.
  • Redemption instructions will be included with your eCertificate number.

Offer terms and conditions

Purchase any Delta Vacations air and hotel package or air, hotel and car package from any Delta Vacations origin in the U.S. or Canada to any Delta Vacations destination by December 31, 2017, for travel anytime.

At time of reservation, you must refer to your eCertificate number.

Offer is valid on reservations that include a minimum of one flight on Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, Alitalia, Island Air, Bahamasair, Aeromexico, Virgin Australia Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, China Southern, WestJet and/or their codeshare partners; reservations that include only flights on other airlines do not qualify.

The hotel discount is based on the standard room charges of each of the participating hotels in all Delta Vacations destinations.

Discount applies to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their travel companion(s) who travel with them on the same itinerary. Military personnel must be on active duty at time of booking and redemption.

Minimum 3-night hotel stay required.

Minimum package purchase of $1250 per booking is required. Package purchase includes flight and hotel; or flight, hotel and car rental, plus any optional activities.

Discount is $50 on vacations of $1,250-$2,499; $100 on vacations of $2,500-$4,499; $200 on vacations of $4,500-$5,999; $300 on vacations of $6,000+.

Maximum discount is $300 per booking; discount is a percentage of each eligible land component.

Receive 500 extra bonus miles per person, in addition to standard bonus miles and credited flight miles, through the SkyMiles program.

SkyMiles number must be added to the booking to receive the extra bonus miles.

Maximum of 500 extra bonus miles per qualified passenger.

Additional baggage charges for checked luggage may apply, as well as any applicable hotel/resort fees or departure taxes collected by hotel/resort/airport at destination.

Discount is not applicable to airfare; Ski, Dive or Globus family of brands including Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon packages; for groups of 10 or more and is not retroactive.

Must be purchased through Delta Vacations.

Discount applies to qualified passengers only. Children staying free in room do not qualify for discount.

Discount will recalculate if modifications are made to the booking.

No refunds will be issued toward offer. Offer has no cash value. Offer void if qualifying booking is canceled.

Programs and availability may vary. Delta Vacations flight reservations may be made up to 331 days in advance of flight departure.

Delta Vacations must issue all airline tickets.

Standard Terms and Conditions apply and are outlined during the booking process; other restrictions may apply.

Delta Vacations is the final authority on the interpretation of these rules and reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions without prior notice.

Delta Vacations is managed, operated and marketed by MLT VacationsSM.

All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide(opens in a new window). Delta Vacations airfares will earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars (MQDs – U.S.-based members only) based on fare class and distance flown. Bonus miles do not count towards Medallion status or Million Miler™ status. Please allow 6-8 weeks after qualification for miles to be posted to your account. Offers void where prohibited by law. Offers subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.