If you’re coming from the United States, book your flight to leave on Feb. 23 so you’ll arrive in Vienna on Feb. 24. You’ll check into our hotel, the Hotel Beethoven Wien. This property is beautiful and dedicated to one of Vienna’s most famous sons, the composer Ludwig von Beethoven. The four-star hotel is centrally located and close to all the attractions you’ll want to enjoy while in the city.

On Day 1, we’ll keep it simple and end the evening early so you’ll have time to sleep off your jet lag. We’ll meet at Restaurant Figlmuller, a Viennese institution famous for schnitzel. We’re excited to kick off the trip with a delicious meal and conversation before seeing the sights of beautiful Vienna this week.