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View of Lake Geneva from Hotel Victoria in Glion/western Switzerland - gourmet hotels western Switzerland
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Staying & dining in style in the French-speaking part of Switzerland

"Chasing down Michelin stars" in western Swiss hotel restaurants: When my husband and I headed to Switzerland's western part to spend our spring vacations, dining-out was still confined to hotel restaurants due to Corona. So the choice of lodging…
Merano, South Tyrol, Italy, with Trauttmansdorff Castle
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2 great luxury hotels in the spa town of Merano South Tyrol/Italy

Mediterranean vibes at Hotel Villa Eden & Hotel Castel Tirolo: Recently I enjoyed another outstanding stay in beautiful Merano in the heart of the South Tyrol in northern Italy. If Swiss people (or German and Austrian ones) yearn for a…
Vineyard area & lake
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Walk & gourmet lunch in the Lavaux vineyards near Lausanne/Switzerland

Easy hike & fine lunch in the beautiful Lavaux vineyard terraces: When visiting Lausanne last year and marveling at the Lavaux vineyards from far, I wanted to hike this UNESCO World Heritage Site as soon as possible. And an opportunity…
Saint Moritz Engadine/Switzerland - premium Destinations Switzerland
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Premium destinations in Switzerland for luxury travel

Where to go in Switzerland to travel in style: Recently on my blog you found a guide to visiting Switzerland. In addition, I would like to point out Swiss places that have a certain sexiness which makes them stand out from the rest. And…
Matterhorn peak Zermatt/Switzerland - guide to visiting Switzerland
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A guide to visiting Switzerland

Travel info & itinerary Switzerland: Located in Europe's heart and amidst the Alps, this country offers abundant natural wonders. From a spectacular mountain world with high peaks and glaciers to idyllic lakes and wild rivers, it has it…
Hotel La Réserve Geneva & Restaurant Tse Fung
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Summer weekend at the prestigious Geneva luxury Hotel La Réserve

Stay & dine in style in Switzerland's most cosmopolitan city: Quite some time ago, my husband and I headed quite often to Geneva. In recent years, we never managed to get there again. So, when friends asked us to join them two days at the…
stay & dine in style at In Lain Hotel Cadonau Brail Lower Engadine Switzerland
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Short vacation in the Lower Engadine at Switzerland’s smallest five star hotel

Stay & dine in style at the In Lain Hotel Cadonau in Brail: After several stays in the Upper Engadine in Switzerland's eastern Alps it called my husband and me to the Lower Engadine. While it is often just seen as an extension of the much…
Foodie destination Gasthaus zur Fernsicht Heiden Switzerland to dine in style
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Foodie getaway at a 2-star Michelin restaurant in the Lake Constance area, Switzerland

UPDATE: out of business end of February 2024 Tobias Funke's Incantare Restaurant in Heiden in quaint Appenzellerland: The first reason to come here to one of the furthest corners in Switzerland was its reputation as foodie destination. I wanted…
spa town of Bad Ragaz from Ruin of Wartenstein
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Walking & hiking in the Swiss pre-Alps of Bad Ragaz, Switzerland

3 walks & hikes in the foothills of the Alps in eastern Switzerland: Bad Ragaz, one hour from Zurich by car, is not only good for staying and dining in style, but also for walking and hiking. It is part of the so-called Heidiland and offers…