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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.

Americas, Americas Hotels, Canada

Review of Bartlett Lodge, Algonquin Park, Canada

True Canadian feelings in cabin by the water: Bartlett Lodge is situated in Algonquin Park and there you can only reach it by boat (only a few minutes from the parking lot). For the first time during our trip through Eastern Canada we had the…
21. October 2009
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Americas, Americas Hotels, Canada

Review of Hotel Quintessence, Mont Tremblant, Canada

Chic hotel in the mountains with fine food: Hotel Quintessence is located at the outskirts of the village of Mont Tremblant right by the lake. There are only suites in this hotel, and they are quite a find: very spacious, well appointed, all…
21. October 2009
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Americas, Americas Hotels, Canada

Review of Hotel Dominion 1912, Quebec, Canada

Modern hotel in old town with good personnel: Dominion 1912 is a fine boutique hotel in the old town of Quebec. It is centrally located, modernly furnished and has kind, competent employees. We had a Superior Deluxe Room for our family (with…
21. October 2009
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Review of Hotel Fairmont Le Manor Richelieu, La Malbaie, Canada

Impressive state and nice setting: Le Manoir Richelieu is really one hell of an estate, it is majestically located above the St. Lawrence river and surrounded by lots of gardens with walking trails, very beautiful! It offers all the features…
21. October 2009
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Review of Hotel Nelligan, Montreal

Pleasant and trendy hotel in old Montreal: Hotel Nelligan is situated right in the middle of old Montreal meaning some noise from partying people but of course the hotel is equipped with a good air-condition so it doesn’t really matter. …
21. October 2009
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Review of The Halkin Hotel, London

Central and quiet location, fine and classy hotel: The Halkin was for our family (two adults and a teen) the ideal hotel for a sightseeing trip to London. It is conveniently located (near Hyde Park and The Harrods) but in a quiet neighborhood…
21. October 2009
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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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