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Switzerland’s Glacier Express Train to Zermatt

The 8-hour journey across Switzerland on the Glacier Express, deemed “slowest express train in the world,” isn’t one you wish to hurry along. A window to the majestic Alps, the train rolls through idyllic alpine villages, over imposing viaducts and deep … Continue reading

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Heart of Switzerland: Alpine Hiking and Adventure

The cheery green and yellow Wengernalp Railway climbs its steep alpine route, and our sense of adventure heightens as the cogwheels hug an increasingly vertical slope. It’s a blue-sky autumn day, perfect for our travel to the car-free village of … Continue reading

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Switzerland: mountaintop glory

Our 10-day journey began from Zurich as six of us traveled by train to the Engadin Valley in eastern Switzerland, then to the well-known central regions of Lake Lucerne and Interlaken. Most of Switzerland is easily accessible by public transport … Continue reading

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Superbly Swiss – The Alpina Gstaad

Among posh mountain resorts and wellness destinations, Gstaad is a standout for classic chalet architecture, elegant promenade shopping and gentle ski pistes. Nestled in a corner of southwest Switzerland known as Saanenland, the alpine village sparkles with the warm glow…read … Continue reading

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Swiss Mountain High

Switzerland is a haven for channeling your inner gusto as well as for quiet renewal. One of the most celebrated Swiss ski destinations, Gstaad, is home to numerous luxury retreats; and chief among them is The Alpina Gstaad, a modern … Continue reading

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