The Christmas holiday is imminent. Halleluja! We really do deserve this break, you agree? It’s the perfect time to think of a weekend getaway in the Swiss mountains: a breath of fresh air and evasion from everyday life. Where better than Crans Montana for a total immersion in the winter magic so typical for Switzerland! How about a stay at the Crans Ambassador, a magnificent 5-star hotel in Crans Montana? It … more »

Picture this — you’re bundled in layers of comfy clothing, eating a delicious seasonal sweet, surrounded by beautiful lights, and celebrating with friends and family. If you’re at all tickled by the holiday spirit, you have to make your way to one of the world’s Christmas markets. While the art has been perfected in Europe since the Middle Ages, all around the world you can find festive markets to celebrate … more »

What makes the Yuletide? That’s right: cosy afterworks with friends, mulled wine, fondue or raclette! It is cold outside but you huddle inside, where it is warm and the conversations hushed and bubbly as Champagne. The stress and pressure cede, time to recline. Listen to the wood in the fireplace crackle; watch the flickering lights of the candles and the Christmas decorations shine… The year comes to an end, but … more »

SMITH AND DE LUMA combines the BEST of two worlds. The long-standing wine competence of SMITH & SMITH and the passion for the best meat from LUMA. A level of excellence that was recently awarded with first rank in the category TREND at the annual public voting Best of Swiss Gastro. Is it a restaurant? Is it a steakhouse? Sure is, it is the hotspot where connoisseurs and foodies meet … more »

“Baby, it’s cold outside. Fancy a raclette date night?” “Euh, JAAA!” It is beautiful. And so romantic. Cozy and snug, the Widder Igloo invites you to cuddle up! A winter wonderland in arctic blue and white right in the heart of Zurich. When the temperatures outside drop, come inside and let the champagne pop! That’s what we did at the opening of the Igloo last Tuesday. Here, in this cocoon, sheltered … more »

Spain has long been a recognized hub of world tourism. The historic nation consistently ranks within the top 5 of most visited countries — and not without reason. Spain is perhaps the country that most qualifies for the cliché “it has it all”. Brilliant beaches, a boisterous and friendly native population, fine art, much sought after cuisine, historic architecture, and modern comforts all qualify the Iberian giant as the place … more »

The Palace Luzern is a five star superior hotel. Opened in 1906, this charming hotel is full of history and sits directly on the shores of beautiful Lake Lucern. Its prime location ensures stunning views of the famous Central Swiss Alps. With time the hotel has adapted to the needs of the modern world, renovating its looks in order to accommodate all sort of tastes and characters. All rooms are a … more »