Premier Hotels & Resorts - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 235) GERMANY FRANCE Schaffhausen Basel Solothurn Liestal Aarau Zurich Zug Frauenfeld Sankt Gallen Herisau Appenzell Neuchatel ate ch eu eN cd La l Bern e Aar Lucerne Sarnen AU S T R I A Glarus Altdorf Chur Stans Weggis SWITZERLAND Laussane Lake Geneva Switzerland Characterized by verdant meadows, serene lakes, pristine rivers and, of course, the skyscraping Alps—not to mention a handful of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities—Switzerland draws leisure travelers from around the world throughout the year. For an exhilarating cultural experience, suggest your clients head to cities like Zurich and Geneva, which are home to international corporations, cultural organizations, museums, opera houses and theaters. In the winter months, resort towns like Gstaad offer challenging terrain and are among Europe’s most exciting nightlife hot spots. From Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren to Gucci and Christian Dior, the world’s finest retailers have taken up residence in these global centers of commerce, where they’re within easy reach of the country’s stylish citizens and in-theknow visitors. Any time of year is the perfect time to visit one of the country’s cutting-edge spas or wellness centers—Switzerland is one of the world’s leading creators of innovative spa treatments and skin and body therapies and continues to top spa-goers’ lists of favorite spa destinations. Several languages are spoken throughout Switzerland, including English, German, French and Italian, rendering it a destination most any traveler can experience with ease and comfort. The climate here is pleasantly warm in summer, and, while winters get plenty of snow, sunshine tends to prevail even in the coldest weather. For more information about Switzerland, visit www. luxuryta.com/past.html. Interlaken Gstaad Geneva FRANCE Sion Bellinzona I T A LY Lago Maggiore Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa | Interlaken Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Au Lac | Lugano Hotel Splendide Royal | Lugano Villa Principe Leopoldo & Residence | Lugano Park Hotel Weggis | Weggis, Lake Lucerne Grand Hotel Bellevue | Gstaad La Réserve Genève, Hotel & Spa | Geneva Le Richemond | Geneva Beau-Rivage Palace | Lausanne Hotel Baur Au Lac | Zurich The Alden Hotel Splügenschloss | Zurich Hotel St. Gotthard | Zurich Hotel Les Trois Rois | Basel Hotel Euler | Basel ACCESS BY www.premierhotels.com Winter/Spring 2009 | PREMIER HOTELS & RESORTS 235 http://luxuryta.com/past.html http://luxuryta.com/past.html http://luxuryta.com/past.html http://www.premierhotels.com
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