Hôtel Nendaz 4 Vallées & Spa is a luxurious spa hotel in the charming Swiss ski resort of Nendaz Winter sports tourism demands a certain amount of exertion, but that doesn’t have to come at the expense of comfort. Hôtel Nendaz 4 Vallées & Spa, set within the pretty alpine resort of Nendaz, is the…
Switzerland Just Launched A Gorgeous New Scenic Train
Imagine winding through the snow-capped Swiss Alps on a heated seat enjoying champagne and caviar while you take in the sights. That is now possible thanks to the launch of the GoldenPass Express, Switzerland’s newest scenic train. The seamless train ride connects the Swiss cities of Montreux and Interlaken and the 12 stops in between…
This Picturesque Mexican Town Is Growing In Popularity As The ‘Switzerland Of Mexico’
Mexico is a country best known for the azure quality of its waters and the tropical, warmer weather, but what many people are not aware of is that it can be surprisingly diverse. In fact, one of its most peculiar destinations, and one that grows in popularity each passing year, is a quaint town in…
Summer in Crans-Montana, Switzerland
James Bond star Roger Moore once lived in the Swiss mountain town of Crans-Montana. You can anticipate licensed to thrill activities. James Bond star Roger Moore once lived in the Swiss mountain town of Crans-Montana and I’m also anticipating some licensed to thrill activities. Debonaire Sir Roger fell in love with the upmarket resort while…
Switzerland to lift COVID-19 entry restrictions for all travellers
Travellers from all countries will soon be able to enter Switzerland without having to follow any COVID-19 rules as the latter will drop all of its measures on May 2. Starting from May 2, all travellers, regardless of their country of origin, will be permitted restriction-free entry to Switzerland. “The entry restrictions currently in place…
A tour of Geneva, Switzerland with a sweet twist
At the southern end of Lake Geneva, ringed by the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and the Jura mountains, the capital of the French-speaking canton of Switzerland has been attracting visitors for hundreds of years. Most head from the airport, just ten minutes from the centre, straight to the ski slopes, but go off-piste and…
A tour of Geneva, Switzerland
At the southern end of Lake Geneva, ringed by the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and the Jura mountains, the capital of the French-speaking canton of Switzerland has been attracting visitors for hundreds of years. Most head from the airport, just ten minutes from the centre, straight to the ski slopes, but go off-piste and…
Wine and Food Marathon in Sion, Valais, Switzerland
Every year, the vineyards of the Valais around Sion, stage the Marathon Des Saveurs, which involves walking 22km and tasting ten wines and five dishes on the way. Over a third of Swiss Wine comes from the vineyards of Valais, stretching for a hundred kilometres along the river Rhône. Sion, the region’s capital straddles the…
Sweden and Switzerland Remove Testing Requirements For Entry
The two European travel destinations of Sweden and Switzerland have both removed their pre-departure Covid-19 testing requirements for international travelers. In doing so, the two travel hot spots are joining a rapidly growing list of other EU and Schengen destinations that have recently toned down their entry restrictions and requirements in a bid to facilitate…
Hiking Champéry, Valais, Switzerland
Champéry is a traditional Swiss village, overlooked by the formidable Dents du Midi, and makes a cosy base for alpine hiking, whatever your level of ability. Situated at 1050m, at the foot of the Dents du Midi and the Dents Blanches, the resort of Champéry tumbles down the Val-d’Illiez in the Lower Valais. It’s managed…
