Switzerland
Ten of the best cycling holidays for 2024
Cyclists explore the spectacular landscape of Italy’s Dolomites – Alex Moling 2024 will be one of those mega years in cycling. In addition to the usual three professional Grand Tours – in France, Spain and Italy – and the World Championships in Switzerland, there will also be a Summer Olympics (also in France), for an … Read more
The 10 best resorts for non-skiers to visit this winter
Skip the slopes and head to the hot tub in Chamonix More people than ever are looking for the benefits of a holiday in the snow – the gentle silence, the immersion in winter nature, the magical sights – without the intense, adrenaline-packed and environmentally damaging aspects of traditional slopes. The non-ski holiday is officially … Read more
Why so many non-skiers choose to vacation at ski resorts
Sarah Baxter tries out winter SUPing – Sarah Baxter It wasn’t your traditional winter fairytale. But that made it all the more special. I was dressed in a cheerful red and pink suit that wouldn’t have looked out of place on one of Santa’s helpers. Only it was made of polyamide and neoprene and was … Read more
In Davos, leaders spoke grandly about restoring trust. Can the World Economic Forum make a difference?
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Business and political elites have descended on the Swiss Alpine snows of Davos to figure out how to “restore trust” in a fragmenting world. If we can learn anything from the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum – which boldly promoted that theme – it is that we still have … Read more
What it’s like to go to the Alps with your dog in winter
More and more travelers want to take their dogs to the slopes. Here’s how to do that There’s nothing like a little snow and ice to add a little danger to your morning walk with the dog. My own inelegant, anxious staggering in the mud is bad enough when I’m alone, so adding my small … Read more
Seven signs your ski vacation has become Americanized
Critics worry that American influence will ruin the charm of Europe’s ski resorts – Switzerland Tourism/Silvano Zeiter Will skiers in the Alps start bartering soon? pichets for pitchers, or flipping burgers on the 4th of July, instead of sipping onion soup on the 14th? The recent announcement that US conglomerate Vail Resorts had purchased the … Read more