






The Life Ball 2012 & Prague Jaunt : FIRE - "Fight the
Flames of Ignorance!"
May 16-23, 2012
Land Only: $2,950 Double Occupancy
Single Supplement: $1300
Prices do not include international or domestic airfare.
For the fourth consecutive year Steele Luxury Travel has once again been selected as the exclusive USA based tour operator in providing access to the Life Ball, Europe's, and quite possibly, the world's most extravagant HIV and AIDS benefit held annually in Vienna, Austria. In our fourth year of operating the exclusive Life Ball Travel Experience, this event is aimed at celebrating the beauty of life and the diversity of world cultures, Life Ball reinvents the great Viennese Ball tradition with glamorous, outlandish performances and inspirational speeches. It attracts huge interest in the media and is broadcast live on Austrian National TV prime time, with delayed airing in Germany. To date the Life Ball has raised over €15 million. It is the only AIDS charity event to take place in a government building. In 2011, the event raised € 1.9 million in one single night.
In 2009 the cycle of elements originated with water and its motto "Let Love Flow!" and continued in 2010 with the element earth and the corresponding motto "Sow the Seeds of Solidarity!". With element air in 2011, one "Spread the Wings of Tolerance!" and finally the element fire concludes the quadrennial cycle on 19 May 2012 when all "Fight the Flames of Ignorance!". Following the 2-hour-opening show on City Hall Square, the celebration continues inside the city hall. Many halls and yards of this historical building open up for guests, indulging them with an iridescent show comprising live concerts of national and international stars, exciting performances and culinary surprises until 5 o’clock in the morning!
Best of Life Ball 2011 (official)
Steele Travelers will be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience when joining the Life Ball Experience. Steele Travel will assist you in securing your Business or Economy Class seats to Vienna. Please contact us for more details on your flight arrangements.
Once in Vienna, Steele Travelers are welcomed and whisked off to the Ring Hotel, Vienna's "Casual Luxury Boutique Hotel" Participants also have the option to extend their stay in Europe. Vienna's city hall is transformed into a setting of FIRE, Life Ball's theme for 2012. The audience can expect a vast number of opulent surprises - a grand part of the opening ceremony production of the coming Life Ball will revolve around fire. The opening's grand finale is a glittering fashion show - so far Donatella Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Roberto Cavalli, Gianfranco Ferré, Missoni, Moschino, Agent Provocateur, DSQUARED2, Kenneth Cole, Diane von Furstenberg, Calvin Klein, the Blonds for Patricia Field among others have presented their creations at the Life Ball.
Two very unique dining experiences are part of the Life Ball experience as well. An exclusive tour of the Demel confectionary house and a grand post-Life Ball Sunday brunch await you. Roundtrip airport transfers are also provided for Steele Travelers on the Austrian Airlines group flight.
The rare and hard-to-obtain Life Ball tickets are included with each package purchase.
The Life Ball is organized by AIDS LIFE, an independent non-profit organization, created with the objective to raise money to support people in areas of the world most affected by HIV and AIDS. In 2010, a result of 1.8 million US-Dollars was raised. In 2007 an additional 1 million US-Dollars was generated at the Dinner Gala with Bill Clinton the night beforeLife Ball 2007. Half of the raised funds go to national relief projects and half go to international organizations in support of HIV/AIDS treatment, research and prevention.
Immediately following our Life Ball 2012 Experience, Steele Travelers will be whisked off to Prague, the gorgeous capital of the Czech Republic. Once in Prague, Steele Travelers will be treated to 3 wonderful days in the fairy tale city. We will take you on a relaxing city tour along with some fine Czech dining experiences. We will spend two nights at the luxurious 5-star Roccoforte Augustine Prague. Conveniently located in the picturesque heart of Prague, Augustine Hotel Prague, the quintessence of Prague’s history, character and beauty is close to the majestic Prague Castle, the Wallenstein Garden, the famous Charles Bridge and within easy reach ofthe city’s many colorful tourist attractions, making it an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers. The 101-bedroom property including 16 suites has been created from seven buildings, many of which have historical significance, including the 13th century Augustinian St. Thomas Monastery, after which the hotel is named. Following Prague, Steele Travel can assist in arranging further travel extensions, or guests can return home.
LIFE BALL 2012 ITINERARY
- Date:
- Details:
- Wednesday
May 16 -
- Steele Travel Flight to Vienna.
- Thursday
May 17 -
- Morning arrival into Vienna, Austria
- Transfer provided to the The Ring Hotel
- 3:00 pm: Viennese coffee and pastry tasting at Demel, one of Vienna's most classic confectionary houses
- 7:30 pm: Welcome dinner at Do & Co's Albertina Restaurant at the Albertina Museum
- Friday
May 18 -
- 11:00 am: Vienna bike city tour
- 8:00 pm: Departure from hotel to Motto for dinner
- 11:00 pm: Motto Bar and Vienna Nightlife Tour
- Saturday
May 19 -
- Free Day
- 4:00 pm: Life Ball preparations begin
- 8:00 pm: Life Ball 2012
- Free Day
- Sunday
May 20 -
- 4:00 pm: Post Life Ball brunch party at Halle
- May 21-23
Jaunt to Prague -
- 2 splendid nights at the 5 star luxury hotel and spa, Roccoforte Augustine Hotel Prague. A pleasant walking tour of Prague and a farewell dinner and airport transfers are also included in your itinerary.
Click here to Life Ball 2012 Terms and Conditions.
Click here to review the Life Ball House Rules.



