Category: Switzerland

Are Branded Residences The Future?

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15 Dec 2011 by Clare Goldsmid

What Are They? A decade ago, a chic development in a popular location was enough to get investors excited. Today, Four Seasons, Six Senses, Versace and Jade Jagger are among a host of high calibre brands that are aligning with...

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6 Of The Best Wildlife Experiences for 2012

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17 Nov 2011 by Emma Jamieson

Planning your holidays for next year? Inspired by Frozen Planet, African Cats and Nature’s Wild Feast? Make 2012 the year you book your big wildlife encounter with one of these inspirational holidays… 1. Come face to face with mountain gorillas...

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Discover Swiss wine with the Dolder Grand

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24 Oct 2011 by Claire Strickett

When you think of Switzerland, what culinary experiences come to mind? Chocolate?   Almost certainly.  Cheese, possibly. But wine?   Switzerland’s world-class wines are rarely exported and so have remained something of a secret – until now, that is. The Dolder...

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A Ride Through History: 100 Years of Horse-Breeding in Gstaad

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03 Aug 2011 by Emma Jamieson

This Summer, the holiday resort of Gstaad, Switzerland celebrates its newly constructed, ultra-modern equestrian centre and a weekend-long festival to mark the centenary anniversary of the Saanen-Obersimmental Horse-breeding Cooperative. Whether in winter, through a Narnia-esque landscape, or amongst the golden hues...

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Missed Paul Simon at Glastonbury? Head to The Dolder Grand Zurich for a 5 Star Alternative

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07 Jul 2011 by Mary-Clare Gribbon

                 Live at Sunset returns to The Dolder Grand, Zurich from 13th – 24th July featuring a stellar list of performances Paul Simon – the sound of a generation – will be joined by the other headline acts Tom...

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Caviar and Cigars – Davidoff Saveurs Week in Gstaad

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11 Apr 2011 by Emma Jamieson

Swiss cuisine has often suffered from the misconception that beyond fondue and raclette it has very little more to offer gastronomically. For a small country, however, it has oh-so-much bubbling away in the delicious and creative hotpot of culinary excellence,...

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Sail into Summer at Badrutt’s Palace

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08 Mar 2011 by Emma Jamieson

Re-energise with a blast of fresh Alpine air and book a holiday to St. Moritz this summer. The legendary Badrutt’s Palace Hotel offers guests an enviable location over-looking Lake St. Moritz and now offers visitors the possibility to hire the...

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What men want

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21 Feb 2011 by Chloe Battle

You don’t need to do extensive research to realise that the men’s luxury market is growing. Reports suggest there has been renewed interest in recent years in men’s care, male fashion trends and, of course, male grooming. Living with three...

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