Switzerland
Stunning Switzerland
Friday, January 25th, 2013
When I found out I was going to be travelling through Switzerland, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. All I knew about it was that the Swiss loved fondue and clocks. I was quite astounded at the sights I saw and it is a journey that I would thoroughly recommend.
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A whirlwind trip round scenic Switzerland
Monday, August 13th, 2012
I had been to Switzerland before but only managed to see the Alps from a distance. It was time for a more up-close approach. I undertook a whirlwind trip of scenic Switzerland, taking in four of the major journeys in Switzerland in 5 days.
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Bern and Zurich
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Bern
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is often overlooked by travellers passing through Switzerland, but this is a mistake. Bern is not just a boring political capital; it is a quirky little city that offers a perfect stopover, short stay, or a good base to explore Switzerland.
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The Golden Pass & Hotel Kipling Geneva
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
We took a Golden Pass Panoramic train between Montreux and Zweisimmen, which is perhaps the most scenic leg of this journey, and we were blessed with a terrific blue sky day. The journey began by winding up above Lake Geneva offering spectacular views of the lake and surrounding area.
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Zurich to Verona via the Arlberg and Brenner Passes
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
There is something about scenic rail travel that has always appealed to me. Twisting and turning through mountains and around lakes is where taking to the rails has one up on rival methods of transport. I decided that it was time to take in two of the most spectacular routes in Europe, leaving Switzerland in the morning and arriving in the charming city of Verona in time for dinner.
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Jura Spectacular
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
From the shores of Lake Neuchatel to the snowy landscape of the Jura Mountains this trip is a journey of superlatives!
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Hotel of the Week – Wilden Mann Lucerne
Monday, February 15th, 2010
The hotel’s name Wilden Mann or “wild man” refers to a piece of local history where bones believed to belong to a new species of prehistoric man were discovered in Lucerne – sadly they turned out to belong not to the wild man but to a woolly mammoth. Nevertheless this traditional Swiss hotel is a great place to stay in Lucerne.
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Mont Blanc Express
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
I have always wanted to travel on the Mont Blanc Express train during the winter, as this scenic route takes you through snowy mountain meadows with incredible views of the Alps including the peak of Mont Blanc.
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Hotel of the Week – Schweizerhof Zurich
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
The Schweizerhof Hotel is one of my favourite hotels in our programme. Whether you are spending a few nights in Switzerland or stopping off en route to Italy as part of our popular “via the alps” holidays you are assured of both a warm welcome and quality service. Indeed, if you are breaking your onward journey to Italy this is without doubt THE hotel to stay in.
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