Savings in Switzerland
May 29, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
NEW BEAU-RIVAGE PALACE PACKAGE OFFERS 25% SAVINGS
Exclusive Wine Tasting and Michelin Dinner
The Beau-Rivage Palace, considered by many to be the Beau-Rivage Palacefinest hotel in Switzerland and one of the most beautiful palace hotels in the world, is offering a new Discovery Package which allows visitors to experience the renowned property, its award-winning cuisine and expansive wine cellar at exceptional... [Read more]
Flights to Switzerland
March 30, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ANNOUNCING SPRING HOLIDAY
SWISS BUSINESS FARES FROM CONVENIENT
U.S. GATEWAYS TO SWITZERLAND & BEYOND
Hurry offer ends soon. Travel this spring in comfort to Rome, Tel
Aviv, Athens and more…book now on swiss.com.
Traveling for the upcoming spring holidays
just got easier with special roundtrip... [Read more]
Sushi at Swiss Hotel
January 4, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
THE TRADITION EVOLVES: BEAU-RIVAGE PALACE OPENS SUSHI RESTAURANT
Sushi at the venerable Beau-Rivage Palace? That’s right…Le Miyako Lausanne, under the direction of Chef Hayato Sugimoto, recently Beau-Rivage Palace opened at the legendary Beau-Rivage Palace. “As our belle époque hotel marks its 150th anniversary this summer,” says François Dussart, General Manager, “the... [Read more]
Lucerne Marathon
December 17, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
The first Lucerne Marathon - held on October 28 - was undeniably a tremendous hit. The response from the runners, the spectators along the magnificent marathon route, the guests at the Swiss Museum of Transport, the partners and the officials was utterly positive. Here are the figures of the major success:
- 5,600 runners
- 30,000 - 35,000 spectators
Switzerland, Winter Wonderland
December 14, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
1. 75 Years of Swiss Snow sports and the world’s most sought after ski instructors.
Discover the many attractions nature has to offer in Switzerland: Picturesque, snow-covered winter landscapes, imposing mountain peaks and our attractive ski instructors who’ll be pleased to spend a day in the snow with you. Check out our new TV commercial... [Read more]
Kid-Friendly Beau-Rivage Palace
August 25, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Lausanne, Switzerland - August 1, 2007: Experienced travelers might not normally associate child-friendliness with one of Switzerland’s very finest hotels - Lausanne’s elegant, lakeside Beau-Rivage Palace, renowned for its exquisite taste, cuisine and refinement, and currently celebrating its 150th anniversary.... [Read more]
Lavaux Switzerland Becomes a UNESCO Site
June 28, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Switzerland - Lausanne, 28.06.07 After many months of work and waiting, the decision was handed down this morning. Meeting in Christchurch, New Zealand, to decide the fate of the Lavaux candidature, the UNESCO Committee recognized the exceptional and universal value of this region. It will thus become part of... [Read more]
Faster Trains in France
May 19, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
One week after the French broke the new world speed record for steel-wheel-on-steel-rails (357 mph) and 60 days before the start of commercial service, tickets and schedules for the newest high-speed TGV* rail line, TGV East, are available from Rail Europe. Rail Europe is a subsidiary of the French National Railroads (SNCF) and largest North American supplier of European... [Read more]
“Grand Tour” of the Balkans
April 26, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Los Angeles, April 2007 — Continental Journeys introduces the off-the-beaten-track countries of Albania, Montenegro and Macedonia, combined with Croatia, in its 13-day “Grand Tour of the Balkans” for experienced travelers seeking affordable new destinations. Tour prices of $1,859 to $1,929 per person, double occupancy, provide first-class and superior tourist-class hotels, breakfast daily, eight... [Read more]
European Discovery, Sail Basel/Vienna
April 15, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
\Fourteen glorious days sailing onboard the Grand River Countess - one of the ships voted in the 2007 Conde Nast Poll for Best Small Ship. The Grand River Countess’s European Discovery itinerary sails the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers through Switzerland, France,... [Read more]
Family Grand River Cruises
February 17, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Uniworld - the pioneer in river cruising - brings another first to the river cruise experience with its new “Grand River Family Program” designed specifically to appeal to grandparents and parents who wish to share the gift of Europe with the special young people in their family. With the demand for family travel growing at an exponential rate, Uniworld -... [Read more]
Hertz Specials for Switzerland
February 15, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
PARK RIDGE, NJ, (February 9, 2007) - From skiing the Matterhorn of the Swiss Alps, to cycling the lake route in Montreux, to visiting museums of Basel-the “cultural metropolis” on the Rhine-there’s plenty to see and do in Switzerland. Hertz has two new offers to help U.S. and Canadian travelers to the picturesque, historic Alpine country enjoy its treasures while saving some francs.
Hertz is offering... [Read more]
Uniworld’s Grand River Cruises
January 25, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Save . . . Save . . . Save
“January Sale” has taken on a whole new meaning. Uniworld Grand River Cruises - the premiere river cruise company - is making their Grand River Cruises even grander!! Book an Air-Inclusive Uniworld Grand River Cruise Package to Europe and deposit by January 31, 2007 and save up to $1,000 per couple.
Choose from 15 expertly planned Europe Grand River Cruise Air-Inclusive... [Read more]
Cruise Romantic Europe
January 18, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
ST. LOUIS, MO, December 21, 2006 – A leading operator of worldwide river cruises, INTRAV has announced six departures of its “Classic Rhine” voyage in 2007 aboard the intimate, exclusively chartered 78-guest Rembrandt. Flowing through some of Europe’s most storied landscapes, the Rhine has bound the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland in a common heritage and history. Amid fairytale scenes of vineyard-clad... [Read more]
New French Cuisine at Badrutt’s in St. Moritz
November 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
(October 2006) St. Moritz, Switzerland – There will soon be a new destination for superb French cuisine awaiting sojourners to the Swiss Alps this winter. It’s Le Bistro, the cozy new French restaurant opening at Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz. Occupying the former space of Trattoria, Le Bistro will be a banquet for the eyes and the palate with sleek design from Italian designer Maurizio Argenti and a simple spin... [Read more]
The Latest in Lucerne
November 13, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Not just for night owls: the hotel bar experience
Lucerne is celebrating the premiere of its LONG NIGHT IN HOTEL BARS. During the night from Friday, November 17 to Saturday, November 18, 2006, you can celebrate in style and make a late night of it in the bars at seven of Lucerne’s exclusive hotels.
With a special “Hotel Bar Pass”, you will have free admission to any one of... [Read more]
Lucerne Festival, Pianos
October 30, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
For a whole week (November 20 - 26, 2006), LUCERNE FESTIVAL - PIANO 2006 will host a number of leading pianists from all over the world, offering select recital programs and orchestra concerts. What’s more, within the scope of PIANO Off-Stage! ten jazz pianists will be performing at the city’s most beautiful bars and restaurants.
For... [Read more]
Badrutt’s Winter Getaways
October 20, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
October 2006 (St. Moritz, Switzerland) – Tantalizing savings, a stylish new restaurant and the season’s most-anticipated Alpine events are all on the menu for Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz as the legendary Palace hotel heads into winter 2006-2007. With the new season scheduled to open December 5th, 2006, Badrutt’s is riding high after recently being honored as the World’s Leading Ski Resort by the World Travel... [Read more]
Swiss Cities: Bern
May 29, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Bern is Switzerland’s picturesque capital. A fascinating town, with a perfectly intact Old Town, Bern was designated a UNESCO landmark in 1983. But far from resting on its laurels, this city has become an insider tip for the hip: interesting bars, cutting-edge boutiques and a myriad of independent performance spaces are just as much part of the picture as are the traditional bears, fountains and flowers.
Visitors... [Read more]
Switzerland’s Basel
March 30, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Swiss Cities to discover, experience, and enjoy
Basel
The Rhine splits Basel, one of Switzerland’s largest cities, into two sections: Greater Basel and Lesser Basel. Basel is the home of Switzerland’s oldest university. [Read more]
Deilmann Expands Golf Program
January 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2006 – Peter Deilmann Cruises is offering an expanded program of golf theme cruises this year on both its European river cruises and ocean sailings on the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Baltic and around the British Isles. Golf enthusiasts can sail the inland waterways of the Danube, Rhine, Rhone and Seine rivers, visit historic cities and towns and golf on some of Europe’s most renowned courses. Departures... [Read more]
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