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TRAVEL AMERICAN AIRLINES oneworld alliance partner British Airways operates two flights daily from London Heathrow (LHR) to Luxembourg (LUX). restaura nt Toit Pour Toi is a 20 -minute drive outside the city. Diners can curl up by the fire of this repurposed farm to en- joy Michelin-starred French cuisine. Vis- iting Lu xembourg 's old castles, chateaus and fortresses is also a necessity. The most famous is the restored Vianden nea r the German border, blue-roofed and complete with story book spires. Visitors can hike or drive the Eisch River Valley, also referred to as the " Valley of the Seven Castles," to see several at a time; the 37-kilometer (23-mile) trail reaches across more than half the coun- try. For the active, Luxembourg encourages sport, with more than 600 kilometers (373 miles) of cycling routes. Day-trips to any of the surrounding coun- tries are simple by train — it takes only one hour to get to Trier, Germany; t wo hours to Paris and three to Brussels. The nearby Orval Abbey, located on the border of France a nd Belg ium, is a n hour 's drive. There, I quickly polish off a block of delicious cheese made by the Trappist Cistercian monks, who also brew their own beer. Guests can stay at the abbey for two to seven days, invited by the monks to participate in silent meals and community prayer for a relaxing trip. W hen I visit Luxembourg, I'm not rush- ing f rom la ndma rk to la ndma rk , feeling stressed about the tourist spots I need to cross of f my list. Lu xembourg prov ides a true vacation with time to breathe, explore and savor one of Europe's smallest — and most inviting — countries. Lounge for brea k fast or lunch; for those shor t on time, E X KI of fers orga nic food packaged with meticulous health informa- tion. The swanky Hotel Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal offers a breathtaking view of the city, as does the Meliá, located among the EU institutions in the Kirchberg. When it's time to leave the capital, cozy DECOR WITH A FLOURISH: The Hotel Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal offers a modernistic look in a country that is still full of so many trea- sures from its rich past. the palace sits Chiggeri, a restaurant which holds the Guinness world record for the larg- est wine list, with nearly 2,000 selections. Nea r the cathedra l, chocolate lovers ca n find Chocolate House Nathalie Bonn. From there, it's less than a five-minute walk to a seafood dinner at La Lorraine in the cheery Place d'Armes, in Old Town. Pop into Coffee KRISTEN O'NEAL is a senior at Washington University in St. Louis. She was a summer intern at American Way. Find contact information for all of the places mentioned in this story on aa.com/americanway; search keyword Luxembourg. 4 6 O C TO B E R 2 01 4 A A .CO M/A M E R I C A NWAY We're looking for a few ordinary people with extraordinary hearts. Are you ready for a positive change? ® Join our unique franchise community that believes in the Power of Love ® and has an equally strong focus on the bottom line. ©2013 Seniors Helping Seniors. Each offi ce is independently owned and operated. All trademarks are registered trademarks of Corporate Mutual Resources Inc. Join our unique franchise partnership. Do good and make money. ® E-mail us today! opportunities@seniorshelpingseniors.com www.seniorshelpingseniors.com Receive substantial fi nancial and emotional rewards. • Help seniors live independently in their own homes by matching them with other loving, caring, compassionate seniors • Provide non-medical services such as light housekeeping, grocery shopping, companion care and more • Serve one of the fastest growing markets – the Boomers and their parents • Easy startup backed by our marketing expertise and ongoing management support • Be part of our strong community of like-minded social entrepreneurs

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