Vienna's Hotel Imperial

At Vienna's venerable Hotel Imperial, once the private palace of a prince, it's hard not to notice the musical pedigree: You're likely to spot a legendary maestro preparing for the evening's performance at the Vienna State Opera, just as guests past would've seen Richard Wagner doing the same here.

But today you're more than a bystander when you visit the Imperial, thanks to a remarkable offering: After taking a special music "test" and then consulting with a composer, guests are treated to a piece of music composed solely for them, or their beloved.

Think of it as a musical representation of your personality, created in part by members of the revered Vienna Philharmonic or Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Once the composition is recorded, you'll be given your own CD -- and a one-of-a-kind souvenir from your stay at a legendary institution.