Tag Archives: Switzerland

Barefoot among the Autumn leaves of the Engadine

Posted on August 14, 2013 by

This autumn, the Engadine valley is introducing several new walking trails through the autumn leaves where hiking shoes are not obligatory.  On the contrary, they’re banned.  The village of Celerina has created four barefoot walks that cross meadows, ford streams … Continue reading →

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The Eventful Engadine

Posted on August 6, 2013 by

Autumn may be just around the corner but there are still plenty of events to keep visitors to the Engadine valley entertained right up until the middle of October. For sporty types, there are numerous competitions in which to either … Continue reading →

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Par & Spa in the Golf Centre Of The Alps

Posted on July 30, 2013 by

This August, a golfing holiday to the world-famous Kulm Hotel St. Moritz (www.kulm.com) is all the more appealing thanks to the opening of the £8-million Kulm Spa St. Moritz, where golfers can indulge themselves with a personal training session designed … Continue reading →

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Heidi Hi!

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

Heidi Hi people!  Now you, too, can live life just like the Swiss fictional character Heidi… if only for a day or two! This summer, Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina is offering families the chance to experience something new that is … Continue reading →

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Easter in the Engadine: family fun in the sun & snow

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

Family ski holidays are better taken in the spring, when temperatures are warmer and children enjoy basking in the sun, rather than grumble about cold hands and feet, as is often the case in the depths of winter.  However, they’re … Continue reading →

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Forgot Valentine’s? In the dog house? Don’t despair, help is here

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

It’s 14 February. It’s Valentine’s Day. But somehow you forgot (I don’t know how, the High Street is littered with hearts and red roses) and now you’re in the dog house. Don’t despair, help is at hand. Book Grand Hotel … Continue reading →

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Re-dressing the balance…

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

It’s the start of a new year, a time when people traditionally head for a detox as an antidote to all the stresses and strains that have built up over the last year.  And this year, there’s nowhere better to … Continue reading →

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The £8 million spa

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

It’s finally arrived: the day the £8million spa is unveiled.  The builders have been busy, working double shifts for months to make sure it’s ready in time and now it is.  It is sure to be spectacular, not only in … Continue reading →

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Here’s something to get the adrenaline pumping!

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

Inspired by the London Olympics, do you dream of winning gold?  If so, why not focus on the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi? The four-man US bob team that participated in the 1928 Olympics only started practising together 18 days … Continue reading →

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An opportunity to catch up with old friends…

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

This time last week, I was on the Tube en route to ExCel to visit World Travel Market, a show dreaded by many (for its vastness and the fact that it’s in Docklands), but loved by me because it’s a … Continue reading →

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