Rising Star – Spring Fundraiser 2
Auction Ends: Mar 2, 2012 04:00 PM EST

Travel

Paris & Prague 7-Night Discovery Experience including Dinner, Spa Treatments & Entertainme

Item Number
128
Estimated Value
13989 USD
Opening Bid
7600 USD

Item Description

Paris & Prague 7-Night Discovery Experience including Dinner, Spa Treatments & Entertainment with Airfare for (2)

This Experience Includes:

  • 3-night stay in a standard guest room** at either the Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero or the Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe, including daily breakfast for (2)
  • 4-night stay in a Junior Suite including daily breakfast for (2) at the President Hotel Prague
  • 4-course candlelit dinner for (2) at Vltava Restaurant in the President Hotel Prague
  • (2) 60-minute aroma oil massages at the TAWAN Thai Massage Centre in the President Hotel Prague
  • Choice of (1) entertainment experience for (2) in Prague: jazz boat ride or a concert performance
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for (2) from the contiguous U.S. and Canada to Paris, France
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for (2) from Paris to Prague
  • The purchase of this experience includes a complimentary booking service

PARIS:

Paris is an exciting city with an important cultural heritage, endless museums, art galleries, beautiful displays of architecture of different artistic movements, breathtaking sights and a pretty wild nightlife. The range and number of activities and things to do here is only limited by how good a time you want to have.  Among all these activities are some that just can't be missed, such as visiting at least some of the hundreds of Parisian museums such as the Louvre, going on tours around the French capital and marveling at sights such as theNotre Dame Cathedral, the famous Eiffel Tower, or the slightly hair-raising experience of strolling through the Catacombes des Paris. In the middle of the Charles de Gaulle square, adjacent to the 8th, 16th and 17th district, raises The Arc de Triomphe, one of the most prestigious monument in France. Going shopping in Paris means taking a walk around the Marais district, with its trendy boutiques. And if you're a sports fan, in Paris you can enjoy a game played by one of the city's professional teams or participate yourself by going along to one of the various sports centers where you can play your favorite sport.

Renaissance® Hotels Paris
Enjoy a three-night stay in a standard guest room** including daily breakfast for (2) at one of these 5-star Renaissance properties in Paris. Subject to availability and cannot be used during hotel special events.

Renaissance Paris Hotel Le Parc Trocadero – Let this 5-star hotel be your peaceful haven in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods of Paris: near the Champs-Elysées, the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Congress Center. This hotel reflects pure elegance and refinement while maintaining the atmosphere of old Paris. Set in a quiet urban hideaway tucked into a leafy neighborhood of quaint shops and cafés, however once inside, the modern charm and sophistication are unmistakable. Just outside lies a brilliant garden courtyard - a lush dining and relaxation spot belying this city center location. **Guest room at this property offers a choice of (1) king, (1) queen, or (1) twin bed. Rollaway beds are not available. Maximum occupancy of (2) per room.

Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe - Awarded the prestigious 5-star classification, the Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe opened in May 2009 and is located few steps away from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées Avenue. This upscale hotel’s guest rooms are tastefully decorated, with the latest in-room technology. Enjoy dining at the Makassar Lounge Restaurant, serving contemporary French & Indonesian cuisine. **Guest room at this property offers a choice of (1) king or (1) queen. Rollaway beds are not available. Maximum occupancy of (2) per room.

PRAGUE:

Prague is a fairy-tale town of magical beauty sitting at the very heart of Europe.  Imagine the picturesquePrague Castle with its truly magnificent St. Vitus’s Cathedral or the tiny fairy-tale like Golden Lane.  There are countless captivating churches such as the Loreto or the Church of St. Nicholas. Or you can try to hunt down the treasures hidden in the Jewish Quarter or visit some of the monasteries such as Strahov Monastryor its Breznov colleague. Old Town Square is filled with terraces, restaurants, cafés, souvenir shops and galleries, and is the starting point for the horse-drawn romantic carriage rides.  Once you experience the mystical atmosphere of narrow streets and feel the cobble stones underneath your feet, you will believe that Prague is truly magical.

President Hotel Prague
Enjoy a four-night stay in a Junior Suite including daily breakfast for (2) at this 5-star luxury hotel, conveniently located in the heart of Prague, on the right bank of the Vltava River and within walking distance of Prague Castle and beautiful Old Town. The Piano Bar has a warm and intimate atmosphere with live piano music every evening where everybody can relax after a long day.

Vltava Restaurant
Enjoy a four-course candlelit dinner for (2). This hotel’s restaurant offers a spacious and beautifully-decorated dining room with a panoramic view of the Vltava river. The menu includes international cuisine with regional flavors.  Entrees feature a variety of meals from roasted duck or rosemary lamb chops to Tiger prawns with Grand Marnier liqueur and truffle risotto. Fresh vegetables, cheeses and unique desserts are sure to please any palate.

TAWAN Thai Massage Centre
Enjoy (2) 60-minute aroma oil massages at this pampering spa within the President Hotel.  “Tawan” means sun in Thai - the shining sun whose rays of light chase even our worries away. Under the healing rays of sun all beings unbend themselves. The oriental body massage relaxes you from head to toes with the use of aroma oils bringing total relaxation.

Entertainment 
Enjoy your choice of one of the following:

Jazz Boat Ride – Evening ride from A?ech??v Bridge, just a two-minute walk from the President Hotel.  Listen to live jazz music and enjoy a different view of the city.
or
Concert Performance for (2)  – Choose from a variety of performances, subject to venue schedule and availability. Classical concerts at the Lobkowitz Palace/Prague Castle, Rudolfinum, or the Municipal House; Opera or Ballet at the National Theatre, State Opera or Estate Theatre; Organ concerts at St. Nicholas Church, the Klementinum or St. Giles Church; or Marionette theatre at the National Marionette Theatre Prague.

International Airfare
American Airlines
 - This package includes round-trip coach class service for (2) from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada to Paris, France, subject to availability. A Saturday night stay is required. Flights will not accrue AAdvantage miles. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The following blackout dates apply:

2011: Jan 1-4; Dec 16-31. 2012: Jan 1-3; Dec 14, 2012-Jan 2, 2013.

Domestic Airfare:
This package also includes round-trip coach class airfare for (2) from Paris to Prague..

Airfare will expire one year from the date of purchase. Any airport departure taxes, fees or fuel surcharges (if charged) are the responsibility of the purchaser.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.