Wondering where to go for luxury travel in Europe? Here you find recommendations where to stay & dine in style with value for money. In addition, there are tips what to do (often involving walking). For Switzerland, go to the separate category!

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…
Chefs at work at Sven Wassmer's Memories Bad Ragaz dine in style
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Review of Restaurant Memories at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland

UPDATE: Michelin three stars as from fall 2022 Sven Wassmer, one of Switzerland's hottest chefs, at two Michelin-starred restaurant: A stay at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in the eastern Swiss pre-Alps is not complete without dining at one of its…
Hotel & town from above
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Fine dining in the pre-Alps Switzerland: where to go in Bad Ragaz

Gourmet spots in Grand Resort Bad Ragaz and town: When staying at the fabulous Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in the eastern pre-Alps of Switzerland - here my review - , my husband and I checked out the fine dining opportunities at our hotel and in…
Hotel resort & park
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Grand Hotel Quellenhof, Bad Ragaz, short vacation in one of Switzerland’s finest hotels

Top wellness hotel with 2 Michelin starred restaurants in spa town: Near to normal hotel vacations are possible in Switzerland right now. And this despite the "extraordinary situation" still in place due to Corona. Thus, my husband and I booked…
Eiffel Tower & boats
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Where to go in Paris for fine dining & walks

3 top restaurants, 2 walks & my 2 favorite squares: Europe slowly reopened to tourism on June 15 by lifting many internal borders. Thus, I think it is high time for some tips for fine dining and walks in Paris. Since I set foot on this…
Restaurant interior: empty table & disinfectant
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How is it to dine in the Olten region, Switzerland, in Corona times?

UPDATE: Restaurant Terminus: out of business beginning of 2025 (under the lead of Nicolas Ambrosch & Simon Adam) Performance of 4 local restaurant as to safe pandemic dining: Restaurants in Switzerland were allowed to reopen on May 11…
View of lake, residential area & Alps from elevated position
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Hotel Belvoir Lake Zurich Switzerland, a staycation in Corona times

Upscale hotel south of Zurich city with splendid lake views: Until recently, I was not aware of the existence of an upscale hotel on the the left bank of Lake Zurich. This changed when my son moved in the area and my husband and I decided to…
Old town of Olten & surroundings
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Corona take away food from restaurants in the Olten region, Switzerland, v.2.0

10 of my favorite local restaurants that offer take away food at the moment: Restaurants in Switzerland are allowed to reopen their businesses as from May 11. This after the country was able to curb the spread of the Coronavirus for the moment…
Olten & surroundings
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Corona take away food from restaurants in the Olten region, Switzerland

3 of my favorite local restaurants that offer take away food at the moment: Dining at restaurants is "out" for now, so foodies who do not want to cook for themselves are at a loss, at least until recently. While the existing opportunities for…