WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to demand, Buddy Bombard's Europe will add three departure dates and new 5-star hotels for 2007.

Three additional departures are scheduled for Turkey, the Loire Valley, and Tuscany, including:

    - Additions to two Turkey departures to Istanbul and the surreal beauty of
      Cappadocia. Guests float through history in Buddy's famous balloons
      where 30,000 Christians carved out homes in soft rock to hide from
      religious persecution.

    - Additions to Loire Valley and Siena will total four departures in each
      destination for 2007.

Two new hotels in Italy have been added to the Medieval Splendor of Siena and Palio Trip including:

The 5-star Grand Hotel Continental in Siena, this restored 17th century palace steps away from the Piazza Del Campo combines old world charm with modern amenities. Guests also stay in the just-opened Hotel Le Fontanelle, nestled among the olive groves and sprawling vineyards of the Chianti Classico territory, this restored 13th century homestead is a treasure of traditional Tuscany.

January and February Swiss Winter Alps departures, two of which include participation in the Chateau d'Oex International Balloon Festival, are now based at 5-star Grand Hotel Park, Gstaad, a Relais & Chateaux property.

For 2007 Buddy Bombard's Europe will offer 19 departures in five countries: Austria, Switzerland, France, Turkey and Italy. Twenty-one Trip Combinations are possible, with all-inclusive custom transfer programs of 1-4 days, between itineraries.

Added Dates are:

Istanbul & Remarkable Cappadocia, 10 days, 9 nights, September 6 - 15 and 17 - 26, 2007, at $14,939.*

Medieval Splendor of Siena and its Palio, 7 days, 6 nights, June 27 - July 3, July 1 - 7, August 11 - 17 and August 15 - 21, 2007, at $11,377.*

The Loire Valley & its Royal Chateaux - 5 days, 4 nights, June 4 - 8, July 25 - 29, October 4-8, October 10-14, 2007, at $7,471.*

* Per person, double occupancy.

About Buddy Bombard's Europe

Buddy Bombard, a pioneer in adventure travel, founded Buddy Bombard's Europe in 1977, with headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida and Chateau de Laborde in Beaune, France. Buddy Bombard taught Malcolm Forbes to pilot balloons, served as crew in four successive America's Cups, and was recognized by the Governor of Cappadocia for his contributions to tourism.

Contact Buddy Bombard's Europe at 800-862-8537; 561-837-6610 or www.buddybombard.com

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