5-star Hotel Castello del Sole, an oasis of calm in Ascona, Switzerland
A 140-hectare property with private beach in Switzerland's Mediterranean like south:
If I had to make a list of my favorite luxury hotels in Switzerland, then Castello del Sole Ascona in the canton of Ticino would rank in the top positions!…
A luxury trip to Ticino, Switzerland, with Michelin dining & 2 stops en route
Where to stay & dine in style in Ascona, Andermatt & the Lake Constance area:
My latest destination for my early summer vacations was once again my homeland, Switzerland - who is surprised? And Corona could still be blamed. But hey,…
Montana Art Deco Hotel, a premium hotel & foodie place in Lucerne, Switzerland
Staycation in the country's most touristy place with great views of city, lake & mountains
Lucerne is one of Switzerland's most popular destinations for package travelers, especially from the U.S. and Asia. While it is normally not the…
Staying & dining in style at Hotel Alex Lake Zurich, Switzerland
Short stay & dine around in luxury hotels of the Living Circle group:
The Lake Zurich area is not exactly a vacation spot for leisure travelers. Yet it is a lovely patch of earth not far from the city of Zurich. When I heard of the existence…
Staying & dining in style at Hotel Vitznauerhof & Restaurant Sens on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
Exciting dinner at Michelin 2-star chef Jeroen Achtien at relaxed hideaway:
Together with friends, my husband and I had chosen Restaurants Sens for a celebration. Here, at the premium Hotel Vitznauerhof on Lake Lucerne, one of Switzerland's…
Staying & dining in style at Maison Wenger in Le Noirmont, Switzerland
Culinary delights at 2-star Michelin chef in the Swiss Jura:
When my husband and I had planned our western Switzerland journey - see here the overview post - , staying and dining at 2-star Michelin chef Jérémy Desbraux at Maison Wenger in…
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…
Dinner at Michelin 2-star chef Heiko Nieder at BMW event
Foodies' delights by The Dolder Grand's top chef in Saint Moritz/Switzerland:
Some time ago, I had the chance to attend a private dinner at chef Heiko Nieder, one of Switzerland's top chefs. On behalf of BMW Switzerland, the Michelin 2-star…
Staying & dining at Andreas Caminada’s place, THE top chef in Switzerland’s culinary scene
Superlative gastronomy at Michelin 3-star Schauenstein in Fuerstenau:
Andreas Caminada is the most known among the three Michelin 3-star chefs in Switzerland. This not only because of his cooking skills but also due to his "function" as supporter…