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.

walks in the French Riviera: in the hills around Vence & on Cap d'Antibes

Europe, Europe Activities, France

2 top walks in the French Riviera

1 coastal walk on the Mediterranean & 1 between 2 towns in the hills of the Côte d'Azur: The French Riviera or the Côte d'Azur - as it is also called - is the Mediterranean coastline in France's southeast corner. This "Azure Coast" has…

Château Saint-Martin in the French Riviera hills

Europe, Europe Hotels, France

Staying & dining in style at Château Saint-Martin in Vence in the French Riviera hills

Luxury hotel with Michelin star restaurant in the hilltops of the Côte d'Azur: Staying and dining in style on the French Riviera usually comes with a hefty price tag. This is especially true for beachfront hotels. As my husband and I were…

Laigueglia west Liguria/Italy - what to do around Alassio

Europe, Europe Activities, Italy

3 top things to do around Alassio on the Italian Riviera

A guide to visiting a part of Liguria west of Genoa, especially if you like walking: Liguria is one of the smallest regions in Italy, with its capital in Genoa. It is a narrow strip of land on one of the northernmost points of the Mediterranean…

Villa della Pergola Alassio, Italy

Europe, Europe Hotels, Europe Restaurants, Italy

Staying & dining in style at Villa della Pergola in Alassio/Italian Riviera

Luxury boutique hotel with Michelin star restaurant in a Ligurian seaside resort west of Genoa: Update: new chef Giorgio Pignagnoli at Restaurant Nove as from spring 2022 Nowadays, foreign travelers head to the Ligurian hotspots as the Cinque…

What to do in Piedmont's Langhe region - view of Piedmont's rolling vineyard hills from Neive

Europe, Europe Activities, Italy

3 top things to do in Piedmont’s Langhe region, Italy (that include walking)

A guide to visiting the Langhe wine region around Alba, especially if you like walking: Piedmont is one of Italy's 20 regions, with its capital in Turin. It sits in the foothills of the Alps in the country's north and is mainly known for its…

luxury hotel & 1-star Michelin restaurant Relais San Maurizio Piedmont, Italy

Europe, Europe Hotels, Europe Restaurants, Italy

Staying & dining in style at Relais San Maurizio in Piedmont/Italy

Luxury hotel near Alba with Michelin star restaurant & great facilities amidst vineyards: I have hardly ever experienced a hotel with such a beautiful location! Hotel Relais San Maurizio Piedmont is set on a hill near Alba in one of Italy's…