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Sport & Fitness Presents
Stanglwirt, Austria - Lake Garda, Italy – September
Barcelona - Mallorca – To Be Announced
Sport & Fitness
Summer Excursion 2021
T his year Sport & Fitness offers two European trips
lasting nine days each. We also offer a youth tennis
camp in Barcelona and Monaco for High school tennis
players. For those who have not traveled on our adventures,
you will find that we are more flexible than many standard
tour experiences. When we reach our destination, your group
will be able to participate in sponsored activities such as tennis,
hiking, music, dining events, and of course shopping. You will
also be able to choose when and if you want to be part of the
group. For example, upon arrival at our destinations there will be a
planned schedule. That being said, any day is open if you choose to
go out on your own. Personal transportation will always be provided.
Sport & Fitness Guides – Active or Passive
Sport & Fitness provides guides, but you decide their level of attention.
If you wish, our guides are available to set up and participate in all your
endeavors. It is always nice to have a tennis pro feeding you perfect
forehands or experienced hikers leading you on a trek. But the guides
also know when to hang out and when to get out of the way. In the
end, it is your participation in the activities that make these trips
sensational.
Transportation
Everyone who has traveled extensively knows that the biggest hassle
of vacation is transportation. Nothing can ruin an experience faster
than travel issues. Sport & Fitness prides itself on providing a
hassle-free transportation experience. Our goal is to have the travel
time disappear in a quick and comfortable manner. Whether it is
a yacht, helicopter, bullet train, bicycle or burro, you won’t be
spending hours on end arranging and waiting. After all, every
precious minute counts on the trip of a lifetime.
Details - Details
It is the details that we work so hard to provide. Traveling
to new and exotic locations requires a little forethought.
Through our detailed checklists we make sure everyone
is on the same page. Whether it is providing cell
phones overseas to communicate with each other,
electrical converters, or umbrellas, we cover all
the items that you miss.
Stanglwirt, Austria – Lake Garda, Italy Wednesday, September 4th - Optional trip to Salzburg. Music – Shopping -
Dinner. We will lunch at Café Tomaselli, dine at the Restaurant Esszimmer,
and listen to classical concert music before winding our way back to the
Monday, September 9th - This will be our last day in Italy unless you have
made additional plans to continue your venture in Europe. We are available
to make any further plans for extensions if need be. If no extensions are
September 1st to September 9th
hotel. necessary, we will transport the team to either of Italy’s two main airports
(Linate/Malpensa) for the trip back to The States.
Thursday, September 5th - Today we will rise to eat breakfast and begin
Our summer trip to Austria and Italy has always been a fan favorite. First, it is impossible to match the alpine setting for hiking and tennis, and secondly, the our travel to Italy. Along the way the group will stop for lunch in the town
five star resorts are designed as fitness retreats in secluded, and practically tourist free locations. of Vipiteno. Vipiteno is more Austrian in feel than Italian, not surprisingly
given its location so close to the border and is listed as one of the most Price per Couple $16,000
When you arrive in Munich, Germany on the first leg of your journey, you will be greeted by Sport & Fitness Guides who will transport you to the jewel of
Austria, Kaisergebirge mountain range in the Tyrolean Alps near Kitzbühel. The four days you spend at the Bio Hotel Stanglwirt will last in your memory for
beautiful villages of Italy. This is one of the prettiest drives in Europe.
“Benvenuti in Italia.” Price per Individual $13,000
a lifetime. Honestly, this is the preeminent SPA and outdoor experience in Europe. From Austria we move to beautiful Lake Garda, the largest, and by many Welcome to Italy and the 5-star Le Fay Resort. After our day of travel, we will
accounts, the prettiest lake in Italy. Our four-night stay at the LeFay resort will allow us to relax at the world class spa, play tennis, hike or bike the many relax and have a drink at this gem above Lake Garda. A short hike around the
mountainous trails and small villages around the lake, and decompress in the evenings on Italian food and wine. The trip culminates on Sept 9th with flights grounds is a fantastic introduction to Italy.
leaving from Milan, Italy back to the US.
Friday, September 6th - A walk to the “Eremo San Valentino” in the hamlet
of Sasso. It will be a pleasant walk while viewing unique landscapes that the
high Garda offers. The church built into the side of the cliff was built as an
act of devotion by the survivors of the plague, which in the 17th century
decimated the population of the coast, forcing the majority of citizens to take
Sample Itinerary
refuge in the mountains. The structure was built between plumb rocks at
(All dailies are subject to traveler’s desires; as multiple options are available each day.)
Lake Garda, giving a unique atmosphere. After the hike, and lunch in Sasso
trips can be arranged for tennis, shopping or sightseeing. Just down the road
Sunday, September 1st - After a few hours, and an amazing scenic drive from Germany to Austria, we will arrive at Bio Hotel Stanglwirt for our first night.
on the lake was a popular landing spot for Mussolini. The fascist dictator
Get your bearings and a cocktail at the bar and meet for a traditional Austrian dinner.
lived here in Gargnano, Italy, near the end of World War II in a neo-Gothic
villa on the shore of Lake Garda.
Monday, September 2nd - You will wake to an incredible breakfast provided by the hotel. Many of you will have already been to the gym and saunas and
will be telling everyone what they missed. Today is all about tennis, hiking, horseback riding, golf, or anything you desire. A hiking and tennis itinerary Saturday, September 7th - Travel to Verona for a day of
will be available each night for the following day. You may let us shopping and an Opera. The Verona Arena is a Roman
know the night before and all activities will be arranged. Dinner in amphitheater in Piazza Bra in Verona, Italy built in the
the evening is by choice, however, there is none better than the Cow first century. It is still in use today and is internationally
Barn restaurant at the hotel. The cow barn window is one of the famous for the large-scale opera performances given
trademarks of the Stanglwirt. there. You will have the pleasure to live this absolutely
incredible experience in person at one of the most
Tuesday, September 3rd - (Option 1) - A short mile walk to the unique venues in the world.
town of Going is led by the group each and every morning.
Sunday, September 8th - Today we will travel down
Your participation is of course optional. Today is another day of
the coast to Limone for a day of sporting activity or
activities on the grounds or in the mountains. For those who are
shopping. The Ferry is also available for a quick trip to
interested in visiting Kitzbühel, it is only a short 15-minute drive
Malcesine. This beautiful lakeside village with cobbled
and transportation will be provided. A group sponsored dinner in
streets leads up from the lake, past shops, cafés and
Kitzbühel finishes off the night...late!
shady squares to the 13th Century castle which towers
above the lake on a sheer rock face. Dinner in Limone
(Option 2) - Hike Eagle Walk. Enjoy an eagle’s perspective of Tirol’s
at the Ristorante Al Tamas.
most beautiful Alpine scenery. As the eagle flies, the Eagle Walk runs
through Tirol the whole length of the country, from east to west.
Viewing the map, you will realize that the walk symbolizes a proud
eagle spreading its wings all over Tirol.
Barcelona – Mallorca Day Seven - We begin our Mallorca adventure with tennis on the red clay in
downtown Palma. From there we will explore the beautiful old town section
of Palma de Mallorca. The Cathedral of Santa Maria de Palma de Mallorca
magical island. As an additional option others may choose to explore the
beautiful beach villages by boat around the East side of Mallorca. Lastly, we
will begin our evening with another great Mediterranean dinner at one of our
July - August
and the Bellver Castle will be among our stops where we witness the unique favorite local fresh food restaurants.
Dynamic culture, compelling history, to-die-for cuisine – the Iberian mixture of architecture and landscape. Later that evening we will enjoy
Day Nine - After nine incredible days exploring two of our favorite Spanish
Peninsula really is a true example of riches for every sense and interest. On dinner at a surprise and exclusive Michelin-star venue.
destinations, we return early to Barcelona to begin our journey home, fully
this adventure, you will have the opportunity to discover Barcelona, the jewel Day Eight - Because there is nothing better than starting your day playing feed, fully relaxed, and hopefully masters of the Red Clay!
of the Mediterranean. This multicultural and picturesque city has everything tennis on a Mediterranean island, we head towards the home of one of
to offer, from world-class sports such as FC Barcelona to unique delicious
world-class restaurants. Play tennis at world famous clay court venues and
the best players in the history of the game, the Rafa Nadal Academy. After
recovering with lunch and relaxation we move to one of the most unique
Price per Couple $16,000
witness the magic of the Ciudad Condal.
One of the jewels of the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands are known for
places in Mallorca, the Drach Caves. We will have the opportunity to explore
this underground gem to see all the outstanding beauty that lies under this
Price per Individual $13,000
their pristine beaches, spectacular landscaping and unique laid back lifestyle.
This incredible sun-kissed archipelago will be the second destination of
our trip. We will be spending this portion of our trip on the largest island,
Mallorca, home of two former #1 tennis players in the world. Prepare to
spend some matchless days in paradise enjoying prime culinary restaurants,
outstanding history, and active escapes. Day Four - This morning is free for personal leisure. We recommend visiting
the old Gothic Quarter with its maze of dark streets, historic cathedral,
Day One medieval buildings, bars, and cafés. Later in the afternoon the real lesson
¡Bienvenidos a España! begins as we venture to two of our favorite places in all of Europe. Number one
Upon arrival in Spain, transportation will take us to the world-renowned is La Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s masterpiece Basilica that is still being finished.
Majestic Hotel in downtown Barcelona. After settling in, we will start out We will visit this building from all angles to admire Gaudi’s creation. At night
right in this beautiful city with dinner at El Nacional; four areas, four bars we will see a concert at the beautiful Palau de la Música, home of Catalan
and a thousand ways to feed the soul. El Nacional, Barcelona’s restaurant of music, and the most impressive music venue in Europe. As an option on this
the moment, is the perfect place to immerse oneself in local life in the city. day, we will have the possibility to go to an FC Barcelona game to witness the
best soccer players in the world. It doesn’t get better than this!
Day Two - We start our day at Real Club de Tennis Barcelona. You are now
playing tennis among giants. The leaders of the world in clay court tennis Day Five - Today may be the most visually spectacular day of all. The day
live and train at the clubs we will be playing. Enjoy the elegance and the trip to Costa Brava, where artists like Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso were
energy of the red clay of Barcelona. Afterwards, we look to walk through inspired by the magical scenery. Our first stop will be Tossa de Mar, the town
Passeig de Gracia. We will stop at Casa Batlló, one of Gaudi’s most impressive where Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner spent time to get away from everything
and unique designs. The walk will continue through Las Ramblas, where we and enjoy the peace of the Mediterranean. From Tossa de Mar we will head
will see La Boqueria Market, the Liceu and the Columbus Monument. This to Girona, a special medieval city located in the north of Catalonia, home to
should take us to the beach restaurant where the Spanish paella will leave a some of the best restaurants in the world. Recently it has been the selected
lifelong memory. Later that evening, we will venture to Park Güell for the spot to film parts of the show Games of Thrones. Get ready to discover a city
sunset and explore the park. The evening concludes with dinner at Tibidabo where you can breathe history on every step.
area overlooking the city.
Day Six - We will be up early for our short plane ride to the magical island
Day Three - We are in Barcelona and tennis on the red clay is high on the of Mallorca. A shuttle will depart the hotel in the morning to take the group
priority list. Tennis is the precursor to a day trip to the Benedictine monastery to Barcelona-El Prat airport. From there we fly to Mallorca where we will be
of Santa Maria de Montserrat, patroness of Catalonia, which lies about 45 transported to the Cap Rocat hotel.
km northwest of Barcelona. After the visitation we will eat at a Masia, a We have options as we settle into the hotel. Some may choose a drink at the
traditional household that has been converted to a restaurant for a Catalonia pool bar while others may want to explore this magnificent hotel/fortress and
lunch. Returning to Barcelona, we will have dinner through the Blai and all its beauty on this natural protected reserve. Either way, save your appetite
Borne area for tapas and drinks, followed by a walk to Plaza Espanya and because we are going to have our first dinner in the Balears at “La Fortaleza”
Montjuic for fireworks on the Magic Fountain. overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Accommodations Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt, Going, Austria If you think it is impossible to mix indulgence with healthy living, pay a visit to Stanglwirt. Beautifully designed, the entire hotel including all suites, rooms and furniture is built from Austrian wood, adhering to eco-friendly principles. The food on offer is of the highest quality, with meat and cheese coming from own farm animals. The waters throughout the wellness & spa facilities originate from their own natural spring and there are two salt water indoor and outdoor pools. The relaxation room has fantastic views of the Wilder Kaiser Mountains and you can even have an open-air massage. There is also a golf training center which has its own golf school just a short stroll from the hotel. Alternatively, there are no less than 14 tennis courts to choose from. While white Lipizzaners from the hotel’s own private stud farm graze out on the green pastures in front of your room, providing a dreamy view. It’s just like being in a fairytale! Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda The first jewel of the “Lefay Resorts Collection”, is located in Gargnano, inside an 11-hectare natural park in the heart of the spectacular and renowned Riviera dei Limoni, surrounded by gentle hills and natural terraces rich in olive trees and woods overlooking the lake. Partner of the prestigious networks Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Healing Hotels of the World, Virtuoso and Kiwi Collection, it is the first 5-Star Superior Resort on Lake Garda. It was opened on August 8th, 2008. Majestic Hotel & Spa A symbol of excellent 5-star hospitality since 1918. Located on Paseo de Gracia, it provides guests with an ideal opportunity to visit Gaudi´s famous buildings, the most exclusive shops, as well as being close to the financial and business district of Barcelona. Majestic Hotel & Spa is a timeless universe of elegant experience and tradition; have aromatic night in one of our suites, enjoy a sophisticated gastronomic pleasure in one of our bars and restaurants, or be pampered in our spa center. Cap Rocat – Mallorca The essence and philosophy of Cap Rocat, our understanding of the concept of accommodation, is a tribute to that lifestyle and view of travel as a vital experience that respects local diversity and traditions. Staying at Cap Rocat is a journey for the senses that lets us reconnect with love for our own through the unknown, the beauty of pleasures, the unhurried pace and the essence of what we should never have ceased to be.
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