ROYAL'S LATEST: AN ELEGANT RETREAT IN THE BAVARIAN MOUNTAINS
Few will be unfamiliar with the image of Julie
Andrews and her young charges frolicking in
the mountains somewhere in Switzerland in the
famous film The Sound of Music - but do you know
where it was shot? In the immediate vicinity of a
little town called Schliersee, Bavaria - and the good
news is that it remains as picturesque as it was
in those early Technicolor days. And why are we
singing its praises? Well, because this is the site of
Royal Resorts latest acquisition, AlpenClub, which
looks set to be another of our flagships, this time
in Europe...
What does Bavaria bring to mind? For some it will
be that breathtaking landscape - the mountains,
lakes and waterfalls. Others will love the winter
sports like skiing, snowboarding and still others
will be drawn to classic Bavarian culture - yes,
we're talking Lederhosen clad men, beer gardens,
schnapps and Wiener Schnitzel! Whatever your
fancy, the AlpenClub is the ideal base from which
to enjoy this spectacular corner of Bavaria.
Schliersee itself is a quaint little town that retains much of the traditional culture for which Bavaria
is famous. There are two main seasons - summer
(April - October) and winter (November to
March) and each offers its own attractions.
Summertime activities include boating on the
local lake, trekking, pony trekking and generally
immersing oneself in nature - whether that means
a picnic in a quiet valley by a burbling brook or
whiling away an afternoon in a rural beer garden. In
the evening, a favourite haunt is the Rathaus, which
conceals a cavernous basement area complete
with lederhosen clad waiters. In all these spots, you
will find an excellent selection of both beers and
wines.
In winter, Schliersee is transformed into one of
Europe's premier ski resorts - the two main areas
are Taubenstein and Stumpfling, which offer great
skiing and snowboarding for both beginners and
intermediates, making them popular weekend
options for residents of nearby Munich. As a
result, the après ski activities can be as exhilarating
as the slopes! Besides skiing and snowboarding, tobogganing and ice-skating on the lake are both
popular and fun activities.
The aforementioned Munich with its famous beer
festival, excellent shopping, nightlife and dining
options, is just an hour away by train. The Altstadt
(Old Town) in the town centre is home to most
of the city's museums, churches, beer gardens
(the most well known and popular being the
Hoffbrauhaus) and the famous Marienplatz Square
with its glockenspiel - a mechanical marvel.
The first of our Royal Owners to experience
AlpenClub are in for a treat - we're confident that
the resort will become one of our most popular,
whether in Asia or Europe. But don't take our word
for it, come and experience it yourself! AlpenClub
boasts 88 units, offering a choice between hotel
rooms and self-catering one and two bedroom
apartments, each spacious and fully fitted with
kitchen and dining area. We think you'll love the
classic German dining options - freshly baked
bread rolls for breakfast, wurst for lunch and pork
knuckle for dinner - outstanding! Amenities include
a beautiful restaurant, bar and lounge area as well
as a spa, indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi,
sauna and steam room, kiddies play room, outside
play area, games room and even a bowling alley.
You'll have to tear yourself away to go and enjoy
those mountains!
To find out how you can enjoy the holiday of a lifetime at Alpenclub, contact your Royal Exchange Servicing Office. rex@royalperspective.com
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THE MANAGEMENT CHARGE
A great favourite with Members, the Annual Management Charge Free Prize Draw is on again - and with the opportunity of winning up to three years of Management Charges paid for you, no wonder it's so popular! And even better this year, there are even MORE prizes on offer, so MORE chances to win!
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