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.

Americas, Americas Hotels, USA West Coast

Review of Brewery Gulch Inn, Mendocino CA, USA

Upscale accommodation & culinary enjoyment in a preferred setting: The stay at this wonderful inn was one of the highlights of our trip along the Oregon and Northern Californian Coast. We only had one night there and we didn’t want…

Americas, Americas Hotels, USA West Coast

Review of Ocean View Inn and Suites, Crescent City CA, USA

First choice on site, spacious and well-equipped rooms: When traveling on the north west coast we needed to stop at Crescent City not because of its beauty but due to the necessity to rest. There are few accommodation possibilities for demanding…

Americas, Americas Hotels, USA West Coast

Review of Overleaf Lodge and Spa, Yachats OR, USA

Amazing ocean views, dated furnishing, good breakfast: Our trip along the Oregon Coast lead us for a one night’s stay to this uniquely located family-owned hotel offering unparalleled ocean views. As the choice of first class hotels in…

Americas, Americas Hotels, USA West Coast

Review of Pier Hotel and SPA, Astoria OR, USA

Beautiful setting, good comfort: We (family of three adults) spent one night in this beautifully located hotel built right on the pier with fantastic views of the Columbia River. As luxurious accommodations are not easily found on the…

Americas, Americas Hotels, USA West Coast

Review of George Washington Inn, Port Angeles WA, USA

Comfortable B&B in nice surrounding: Our family of three chose this lovely situated Bed and Breakfast for our two days’ stay destined for hiking in the Olympic National Park. The inn is located between Port Angeles and Sequim offering…

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Review of Magnolia Hotel and SPA, Victoria, Vancouver Island

Well-equipped rooms in favorable location: The Magnolia was our choice for a two days’ stay in Victoria in order to explore the town and its surroundings. And we were satisfied with our decision. The hotel is ideally located in downtown.…