Heiligendamm, Germany's first beachfront resort, was developed in 1793 when the Grand Duke Friedrich Franx I was ordered sea baths by his physician.

Today Kempinski Grand Hotel operates an exclusive and elegant resort spa in its six renovated buildings, also including "Hohenzollern Castle and the Palladium-style "Resort Hall."

Located between Florence and Pisa in the northwestern corner of the beautiful Tuscan countryside, a region that boasts with historical and architectural treasures, is the famous spa town of Montecatini Terme.  Surrounded by the green Tuscan Mountains and frequented for its healing waters since the early 14th century, Montecatini has been the inspiration of famous painters, writers, composers, philosophers and sculptors.

The Grand Hotel & La Pace lies in a peaceful oasis right in the center of Montecatini.  Set in its own extensive and splendorous park, the Grand Hotel & La Pace was founded in 1870 and became "The Beginning of a Legend."  Today, La Pace, the oldest legend in town, is still the youngest grand property in Montecatini Terme.

Called lovingly "Greece's Emerald Island" by its visitors, Corfu is a favorite travel destination.  It offers immensely beautiful green vegetation, numerous bays and coves that are spread out with generous park-like environments, while others are secluded by rugged terrain.  All are surrounded by the vast blue waters of the Mediterranean.  Geographically, Corfu is located in the Ionian Sea, the southern extension to the Adriatic.  You will find Albania and Croatia to the northeast, mainland Greece to the east, and due west the southernmost part of the heel to the boot-like shape of Italy.  Corfu Town still shows evidence of its Venetian Era, yet its existence is tracked back to 1200 BC.  Rich in culture, are and history, Corfu is a treasure trove for historians, art and nature lovers, but nothing is more highly regarded than its music, poetry and warm and friendly Corfiot hospitality.

Experience Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, located in the Southern Atlantic on the same latitude as Miami, Florida, and due west of the African continent.  Tenerife is often referred to as "The Island of Eternal Spring."  This paradise is the second home to many Western Europeans, as crime does not exist here, and Mother Nature shows her special glory every- where.  Sunsets of intense color and the majestic mountain range of the interior of the island includes the Teide Mountain and National Park, Spain's highest mountain.  Visitors to Tenerife may enjoy many outdoor activities, and the brand new and luxurious seaside Sheraton La Caleta Resort and Spa awaits you with its pampered ambiance and five-star comfort.

Experience the soul of Spain and the home of Flamenco.  The "Costa Del Sol" is the seaside region of historical Andalucia, where many cities still show evidence of the Moorish Invasion.  This is a region bursting with tradition, culture, and music, a region that is also kissed by the sun. 

The Westin La Quinta Resort welcomes you with luxurious ambiance and its legendary comfort.

Experience one of the beautiful vistas in the province of Salzburg, close to where the "Sound of Music" was filmed. The grand mountain estate "Gut Brandlhof" will welcome you with Austrian grace, warmth and hospitality. This destination is for the lovers of nature. Here you will find a laid-back yet cultural paradise nestled in a broad Alpine valley offering a birds eye view of the Alps. Gut Brandlhof offers first class accommodations, in a superb mountain ambiance and a very enticing gastronomical experience.

Let us whisk you away to the seat of western civilization, Greece, Rhodes, the Pearl of the Aegean sea. The island of Rhodes is richly endowed with natural beauty, works of art, archeological treasures, and evidence of history dating back to the Neolithic period. This is a destination for sun-seekers, and a paradise for the culturally sophisticated. Aside from superb beaches, mild climate and the legendary royal blue sea, our conference hotel offers first-class, seaside accommodations, and an enticing dining experience.

Travel with us through the corridors of time, visit historical remnants of civilizations dating back to 5000 BC. You will delight in the cultural wealth of this Mediterranean Island, and whether you choose to walk in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul or visit sites of Phoenicians, Romans, Normans, and the Knights of Malta, this destination will live up to your expectations. Strategically, Malta, with it's seawall fortification and ideal location in the heart of the Mediterranean, has in past times often afforded it's inhabitants control of the region. The Knights of the Order of St. John (known as the first Hospitalers) have made the Maltese Cross a recognized medical symbol worldwide.

Explore one of Europe's most historical colorful capitals, join us in Lisbon, a city rumored to have been founded by Ullysses. The Phoenicians and the Carthaginians were settlers here and even the Roman presence dates back to 205 B.C. During the 8th to the 12th centuries Lisbon was ruled by the Moors, but captured by Portugal's first king, Alfonso Henriques, in 1147 A.D. In the mid-13th century Lisbon became the capital of Portugal, and in its Golden Age, boasted with riches comparable only to Venice. Being one of the greatest maritime centers this Portuguese capital was able to import commodities from all over the globe, and today Lisbon has blossomed into a reputable European metropolis. There is plenty to see here and even people with the most diversified interests will be happy to have visited.

Join us in one of Europe's most beautiful cities, a metropolis of history and culture, and a place where charm, joy of life and hospitality are still practiced as they were in earlier days. Vienna, located in the heart of Europe, will surely live up to your expectations. Whether you enjoy opera, concerts, art exhibits, historical castles and palais, parks or cathedrals, Vienna offers all, ranging from the antique to the contemporary

Picture yourself in a place full of history, art and ancient treasures. A place filled with energy, mystery and contradictions. Istanbul, once known as Constantinople, the capital of three different empires, is located on two continents (Europe & Asia). It is a place where East meets West and where today's modern lifestyle continuously allows you to step back in time and enjoy its rich history and culture. Join your international peers for an unforgettable experience.