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Welcome to Swiss Traveler – a luxury & gourmet travel blog

Do you enjoy staying at luxury hotels and dining at exceptional Michelin-recommended restaurants while traveling? Are you looking for outstanding accommodations and acclaimed dining experiences that offer excellent value for money? Then you have come to the right place.

Here you will find detailed reviews and insights into luxury hotels and fine-dining establishments that are truly worth the expense.

From time to time, you will also discover recommendations for local activities, with a particular focus on exploring destinations on foot. As Johann Wolfgang von Goethe famously said, “Only where you have walked have you truly been.”

Keep traveling—and do it in style.

England, Europe, Europe Hotels

Review of The Halkin Hotel, London

UPDATE: also check out my newer and more comprehensive post about The Halkin; dining nowadays is limited to all-day dining from COMO Shambhala Kitchen, afternoon tea & brunch Central and quiet location, fine and classy hotel: Our family…
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Austria, Europe, Europe Hotels

Review of Hotel Schwarz Wellness Resort, Mieming, Tirol, Austria

UPDATE: what started as a modest tavern (owners were named Schwarz) became under the aegis of the Pirktl family - who have run it across three generations - a 5-star wellness, spa and golf resort; it underwent several massive expansions and…
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Europe, Europe Hotels, Italy

Review of Grand Hotel Miramare, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy

UPDATE: hotel was established in 1903, when a businessman transformed his private residence into a luxury hotel; in 1945, the Fustinoni family acquired the property, it has been owned and operated by their descendants ever since; continuous…
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Europe, Europe Hotels, Italy

Review of Hotel Castel, Tirolo, South Tyrol, Italy

UPDATE:  also check out my newer and more comprehensive blogpost about about this property Excellent hotel, wonderful food, beautiful setting: My husband, our teen and myself really enjoyed our stay at the Castel! This is indeed a well…
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Africa & Middle East, Africa & Middle East Hotels, Seychelles

Review of Hotel Lemuria Resort, Praslin Island, Seychelles

UPDATE: the resort opened in 1999 and underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2016, Emmanuel Portelli was appointed as new hotel manager, Bruno Le Gac remains the long-standing general manager (since 2013) Superb setting, pleasant hotel: We…
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Africa & Middle East, Africa & Middle East Hotels, Seychelles

Review of Hotel Banyan Tree, Mahe Island, Seychelles

UPDATE: the former Banyan Tree - closed in 2020 -  is now Cheval Blanc, an ultra-luxury resort by LMHV, opened in 2024 Splendid location, nice secluded hotel: My husband, my son (14 years) and myself spent just under a week here, and we…
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I am a luxury travel and gourmet blogger with a passion for the finer things in life. I seek out exceptional luxury hotels and Michelin-recommended restaurants that merit the experience – and the cost – , and I prefer to explore destinations on foot whenever possible. Occasionally, curiosity takes over, and I find myself diving deeper into the stories behind the places I visit.

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