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Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel

Out on the terrace of the Quranta Uno, the Italian fine dining restaurant of Interlaken’s famous Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel, Milanese head chef Ricardo is waxing lyrical about his new menu.

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Beau Rivage Hotel Neuchatel

Many people would say Neuchatel’s famous castle is the best landmark the city has to offer, but for me the lakeside Beau Rivage Hotel is a whole lot more memorable.

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Hotel Eden Roc

Ascona’s annual jazz festival is in full swing as I roll into town at the end of another memorable day driving clockwise around the Grand Tour of Switzerland. Hotel Eden Roc is waiting to greet me, my haven of luxury on the shore of Lake Maggiore, a slice of Italian Riviera in Switzerland’s Italian speaking region.

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Nira Alpina Hotel. Immerse yourself in bohemian luxury in St. Moritz

If the glam and glitz of St. Moritz brings on a weary sigh as the thought of another round of dressing to impress is simply too much to bear, then salvation awaits at Nita Alpina Hotel in Silvaplana.

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Three days in Lyon

The greatness of Lyon’s past is amply matched by its contemporary cultural dynamism and diversity. Sited at the meeting point of two great rivers, was always a guarantee of prominence, and today Lyon is France’s second city. Here is my travel guide to three days in Lyon

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 Grand Resort Bad Ragaz

In the 16th century, it was said the thermal water from the Bad Ragaz spring cured all ills. Little wonder then that the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is built over that very spring and its healing waters are still doing good things to this day.

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