by Dr. Cindi H. Fries, Max Travel Abroad LLC When designing my Austria Spring Break ski tours, I didn’t start with a map—I started with my own experiences. I’ve been to Zell am See–Kaprun, Austria, in the winter, spring and in summer, and each time it felt completely different. And yet, the infrastructure, the charm, and the ease of being there stayed exactly the same. That’s rare—and it’s exactly why this Austrian Alpine region works so well for a spring skiing trip in Austria. Where Is...

By Cindi H. Fries, Ed.D., Max Travel Abroad LLC Austria has become one of the most sought-after destinations for a spring break ski trip in Europe—and it’s easy to see why. Dramatic alpine scenery Exceptionally well-run ski infrastructure Welcoming culture, and delicious food Well appointed resorts and hotels English widely spoken It's easy it is to travel to the Zell am See region —reliable trains, and good roads, and its only about an hour and a half from Salzburg—close enough to combine...

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