Monica Tindall There are many reasons to love Vienna. Art, music, architecture, Christmas markets and, of course, cake, might come immediately to mind but did you know that Vienna has the largest vineyards within its city limits in the world? Around 400 individu…
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Stadtgasthaus Eisvogel, Giant Ferris Wheel Vienna
Monica Tindall At the foot of the Viennese Ferris Wheel lies a gem that might at first seem touristy but given a closer look is founded in tradition and is well worth a visit. With a focus on local products and a valuing of long-term relationships with Viennese artisa…
The Bank Brasserie & Bar, Park Hyatt Vienna
Monica Tindall Housed in the former Am Hof bank building, The Bank Brasserie & Bar presents a feel of prestige and sophistication combined with distinctive Viennese character. These historic cashiers exude luxury and elegance and it’s immediately appare…
Soelden in the Summer, Vacations in Austria
Monica Tindall Many think of Soelden as a winter destination with its magnificent ski slopes and powdery snowfall. Let me tell you though, summer in Soelden is equally, if not more, exciting! Soelden in the Summer Verdant slopes of green roll down to valleys of pri…
Das Central, Luxury 5-Star Hotel in Soelden, Austria
Words: Sarah Rees Photos: Monica Tindall A hotel is so much more than the sum of its parts. Das Central, the only five-star hotel in the beautiful town of Sölden in the Ötztal Valley, has an impressive list of features and attributes to satisfy even those well…
Best Restaurants in Soelden, Dining at Hotel Das Central, Austria
Words: Sarah Rees Photos: Monica Tindall The surrounding area of Soelden may be packed with restaurants, but there is little reason to leave Hotel Das Central during your stay. Fine food and exceptional wines are an integral part of the fabric of this glorious h…
ice Q, Lunch at the Famed James Bond Spectre Filming Location
Words: Sarah Rees Photos: Monica Tindall If you are seeking a spectacular and exclusive dining experience, it doesn’t get much better than this. Not only are you 3,048m above sea level at ice Q, hanging off the side of one of the most spectacular peaks in the reg…
Gampe Thaya, Soelden, Austrian Mountain Food
Words: Sarah Rees Photos: Monica Tindall Who knew a humble mountain hut could become one of the must-go places in Sölden for traditional, local food with a view to dominate any conversation and distract you continuously from your date? It was only our second d…