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Switzerland: Verbier
Verbier is for passionate advanced skiers, as well as for families and groups of friends who want to hole up in some of Switzerland’s best private chalets
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Switzerland: Zurich
The largest city in Switzerland has been ranked as having the highest quality of life in the world.
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Switzerland: St. Moritz
St Moritz has come roaring back. For an update on the legendary Swiss ski resort, check back soon.
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Switzerland: Zermatt
Accessible by train and a handful of electric taxis only, the quaint town of Zermatt is a fabulous base for hiking in the scenic Matterhorn region.
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Switzerland: Gstaad
With easy access to ski trails, glamorous restaurants and charming Swiss villages, Gstaad makes a fabulous destination in all seasons.
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Switzerland: Verbier: What to See & Do: OverviewVerbier is heaven for advanced skiers, who can choose between off-piste and exhilarating groomed slopes (the lift system was recently upgraded). A happy medium is the so-called itinerary runs, which... |
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Switzerland: Verbier: Introduction: Overview“People come to Verbier because they’re nuts about skiing,” says Louis Hall, a twenty-five-year-old English ski instructor (who moonlights in a band that performs at Richard Branson’s deluxe chalet, The... |
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Switzerland: Zurich: Introduction: OverviewThe largest city in Switzerland has been ranked as having the highest quality of life in the world. Here are some recent articles and reviews of hotels and restaurants in... |
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Switzerland: Zermatt: Introduction: OverviewZermatt, a small town located in the Valais region of Switzerland, is about 4,800 feet above sea level at the base of one of the world’s most iconic mountains, the... |
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Switzerland: Zermatt: Where to Shop: Books & Paper: ZapZap Paper sells everything from books to lined notepads. They also have a beautiful selection of coffee-table books that focus on the Valais region of Switzerland and make excellent parting... |
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Switzerland: Gstaad: Where to Stay: Luxury: Palace Hotel GstaadNearly twice as large as the Alpina Gstaad (104 rooms vs. 56), the Palace Hotel is palatial in every sense of the word—from the fairytale turrets on the top floor... |
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Switzerland: St. Moritz: Introduction: Why Go Now“St. Moritz has come roaring back. It’s the only place I can think of that you could spend $100 million on a villa and still be on the wrong side... |
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Switzerland: St. Moritz: Introduction: Overview“St. Moritz is famous for the Cresta Run and for its over-the-top nightlife. The Cresta is a one-man luge, on which competitors travel three-quarters of a mile face first down... |
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Switzerland: St. Moritz: Introduction: Why Go Now“Because Switzerland lies at a northern latitude, the best skiing is often found at lower altitudes, and the top of the mountain is only slightly higher than the town of... |
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Switzerland: St. Moritz: Strategies: Getting There“Train Transport: The best way to travel to St. Moritz from Zurich other than by private jet is by train. After collecting your luggage at baggage claim (assuming you didn’t... |
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| 01 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Lugano, switzerlandDoes anyone know what the “nicest accomodation” would be in Lugano,Switzerland? I have found the villa castagnola and the grand hotel leopoldo but don’t know if there are others? Or... |
| 02 | Discussion Boards:Destinations: Saas Fe SwitzerlandSomeone I know just got back from 5 days in Saas Fe Switzerland. We had never heard about it but it sounds exciting. It has hiking, skiing, zip lines, and... |
| 03 | Discussion Boards:General Information: Hotel GiardinoWe spent a week recently at the Hotel Giardino in Ascona, Switzerland. Everything about it was sublime. The food was great and there’s a lovely spa. The hotel, which looks... |
| 04 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Activities in Como, ItalyWe asked one of our Italy specialists, and here’s what she replied: “Regarding Como with two boys, my suggestion is something I loved as a child (my family is composed... |
| 05 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: St. Moritz, SwitzerlandIt would be fantastic if I could have suggestions of great restaurants and places for apres ski hot chocolate or a glass of champagne in St. Moritz in February. Also... |
| 06 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: 1st Time to SwitzerlandI’m taking my 8-year-old son in early July, and we have about 8 days to explore between arriving in Geneva and departing from Zurich. He wants to hike, so I... |
| 07 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: 1st Time to SwitzerlandWhat a wonderful trip! Switzerland is a fabulous country to explore with kids, especially since train travel is easy and there are so many activities in the great outdoors. We... |
| 08 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: 1st Time to SwitzerlandFrom a longtime Switzerland visitor: If you’re hiking in the Bernese Oberland there is a funny old train that goes up to the Schynige Platte, think an Alpine Garden with... |
| 09 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: 1st Time to SwitzerlandFrom another Switzerland enthusiast: “There is a cute bright yellow Wine Train that runs from Vevey Station to Chexbres in the vineyards so they can walk one way, have lunch... |
| 10 | Discussion Boards:Destinations: Saas Fe SwitzerlandAnother Indagare member, Chris Meltesen, who travels to Switzerland often, has raved about Saas Fe. You can read his Hiking in Switzerland Q&A here. The Saas Valley is wonderful for... |
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