2011 October travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Located in the heart of the Basel Old Town directly on the banks of the river Rhine where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, this first class property is famous for its ancestry as for friendly hospitality. The luxury Les Trois Rois hotel is an ideal base whether you are a business or leisure traveller to this Swiss charming town. Les Trois Rois is considered as one of Europe’s oldest city hotels, where already Napoleon, Elizabeth II, Pablo Picasso, Thomas Mann and many other famous people have stayed. The first official record of the “Three Kings” as a guest house dates back to 1681; in 1844, it was completely rebuilt as a grand hotel.
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Grand Hotel Quellenhof Bad Ragaz, Switzerland is a magnificent year-round resort at the foot of the Alps. It was awarded as Hotel of the year-2009 by Gault Millau. The unique combination of luxury hotel facilities with its own thermal spa water, business amenities and golf opportunities makes the Grand Resort unmistakable and incomparable.
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Located only 25 km from Florence, Castello del Nero is an ideal destination to explore and enjoy Tuscany. Set within 400 hectares of private farmland and orchards, the resort is a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World. The Castello Del Nero is a fully restored 12th century castle offers astonish views of vineyards, olive groves, private lakes, cypress trees and typical Tuscan villages.
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Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort is located directly on the beach of Gouves in Heraklion, on the north coast of Crete. This beachfront luxury hotel features bungalows and villas with numerous pools. Guests will find that some attractions are within walking distance including the world-famous archaeological site at the Palace of Knossos, Vikelea Municipal Library, Heraklion Venetian Port, and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The charming village of Agios Nikolaos is approximately 46 kilometers away.
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First opened in 1913, the Gstaad Palace is privileged to offer a breathtaking view of the majestic Swiss Alps. Set on a hill overlooking Gstaad, this extraordinary place is one of Europe’s most celebrated holiday hotels. Run for three generations by the Scherz family, this luxurious property offers its guests a harmoniously combination of romantic architecture, comfortably rustic interior decoration and contemporary fittings.
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Situated in the heart of Switzerland, Interlaken is one of the most unique and diversified destinations in the country. The Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel enjoys a privileged location in the middle of Interlaken, between two beautiful lakes at the foot of the eternally snow-capped Jungfrau. With fantastic views of the snow captured Jungfrau massif, this hotel simply offers its guests first-class style and five-star elegance.
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Built in 1915, the Lausanne Palace and Spa is a five-star luxurious hotel close to Lausanne Historical Museum, Lausanne Cathedral and Olympic Museum. Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, the five star hotel Lausanne Palace and Spa offers a superlative selection of amenities to help you make the most of your visit to Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Once the residence of Prince Federico Leopoldo, the Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel is located only 2 km away of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Nearby points of interest include the museum of modern art, Belvedere Gardens, waterfront promenade and old town. Perched atop a steep hill with superb views of Lake Lugano and the mountains, the hotel is a member of Relais & Chateaux.
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St. Moritz is one of the most beautiful alpine towns as it is surrounded on all sides by the unique scenery provided by the very dramatic peaked Swiss Alps. Here, in the heart of possibly the most famous ski resort in the world, is located Badrutt’s Palace Hotel – a 100 year old landmark. Opened in 1896 by the Badrutt family and still owned by them, this hotel has a legendary reputation.
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Located in a beautiful Alpine resort Zermatt, The Grand Hotel Zermatterhof has been here since 1879, and was the favored alpine getaway of the aristocracy. Enjoying a central location, this luxury property offers both classic elegance and all the comforts of modernity in equal measure. Grand Hotel Zermatterhof is a member of the “Preferred Hotels & Resorts” and “Swiss Deluxe Hotels”.
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