I tried really hard to fit all the content of my trip to Switzerland into one big post, but then I thought it was such a shame to scramble it up when both experiences where so different, equally amazing but so incredibly different.
Once we left The Chedi Andermatt, we took a short train down the Alps in direction to Flüelen, where a yacht was waiting for us to take us to The Park Hotel Vitznau, which is one of the newest members of The Leading Hotels of the World. I know I was here to experience the remarkably uncommon side of travel, but this commute just exceeded my expectations! The end of Lake Lucerne was our pickup point, I tried looking around and tried my best to capture the beauty of that place on my social media but what I saw there cannot be described, I guess its one of those: “You had to be there” cases. The colour of the water in the lake was the most pure turquoise blue, the small villages on the edges of the lake were as you picture them in fairy tales, the wind made my hair the worst mess you have ever seen but at this point I didn’t care much for looks to be honest.
After almost an hour we started to approach the hotel, what seemed like a small castle on the edge of the lake: “-Are you serious? Are we really going to spend the next few days here?!”. The pictures on this post are indeed great, yet this place has to be experienced, nothing can do justice to how this place looks once you are standing on that pier, looking up and around. The next few days were a complete feast, Swiss paradise if you like. On the first day and before dinner, we had a wine tasting at the hotels wine cellar -which was in fact divided in 6 wine cellars- with more than 32,000 bottles of wine, worth over 26 million Swiss Francs. Impressed much? I was, and of course proceeded to ask a gazillion questions to our wine expert, I really wasn’t shy :P
We proceeded that night with dinner at the 1 michelin star restaurant Prisma, hands down one of the best meals of my life, but that was until I had dinner the next day. We sat and ate, talked, joked, had amazing wine and a view that can’t really be beaten, one very memorable day.
I of course didn’t want to miss out on much, the view from my room was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen so despite not being an early bird, I was up by 6am every morning, walking out to the balcony and staring at the view for a minute; “-I really need to make mental photos, am I really here?” it was quite hard to convince myself to be honest.
We spent the second day visiting a nearby farm with Chef Nenad Mlinarevic. At this point I was so keen and excited to go see the animals (especially those adorable Swiss cows with their bells on their necks!), being in the Swiss nature and of course, eating some more. Once we got back to the hotel, we had cocktails on the terrace by the lake waiting impatiently for dinner at the 2 Michelin star Restaurant Focus by Chef Nenad Mlinarevic, but what made it even better is that we were seated at the Chef’s Table, which means we were right in the kitchen, in the heart of the action where everything is being created. This was hands down one of the most incredible culinary experiences in my life (just when I thought nothing could top dinner the night before).
This remarkably uncommon experience with The Leading Hotels of the World made it hard to say goodbye to this place, the view of the lake, the cosy breakfasts under the sun at the terrace and the swims in the infinity pool. I was left wanting more and craving to come back to Switzerland as soon as possible, discover some more and of course eat some more!…I will never forget this place and hopefully, I will be able to come back sooner rather than later…
Ph by Lauren Michelle Pires
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such a magical place, would love to visit!!
hopefully in the future, looking gorgeous as always
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Looks amazing! Such gorgeous pictures! Thanks for sharing. :)
that hotel looks incredible. I’m thinking I’m going to have to book a trip to switzerland, pronto.
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How cool and what an amazing place! I will be in Switzerland for a quick stop in August! Switzerland is so incredibly beautiful ;-)
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No manches!! Qué increíbles paisajes, definitivamente lo agrego a mi bucket-list!
All of your Swiss photos are breathtaking! I love all of your suits as well x
Loved all your snapchat stories about this place I totally understand why it was had to say goodbye to such an amazing location!!
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These shots look so perfect, it makes me want to travel there!
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Beautiful views!!
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Wow, everything looks so awesome!
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Amazing trip :-) My aunt lives in Switzerland and she wouldn´t change it, she loves living there :-)
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This looks like paradise!
Amazing pics, you’re making me want to plan a vacation!
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The hotel looks amazing and there’s wine tasting?! I’m in!
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Amazing place!
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These photos are beautiful! Looks like you had a great time!
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You have the best life, I swear! My dream when I was younger was to be a food/travel critic and you almost fit that. Jealous!
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Wauw. Such a beautiful hotel. Loveee the photos.
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Woow awesome !
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That place is amazing!
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Amazing, babe<3
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Great travel diary! :)
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oh my god this is heaven on earth
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Absolutely gorgeous pictures and accommodation; looks like the perfect place to relax! And you look so pretty and chic in that black suit :-)
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such a beautiful hotel, the views and the food are also so amazing..
the food looks just like art form <3
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wooow…prachtig! Alleen kan ik dromen in mijn droomland. Het zou geweldig zijn als ik ook daar zijn. Ga verder dromen
Spectacular images! Hopefully I will be able to witness this beautiful place myself.
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omg, such marvelous pictures, i love em all, so much luxury and refinement :D
and you’re looking flawless
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So fashion lifestyle, we took a short train down the Alps in direction to Flüelen.
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This honestly looks like paradise. The pictures alone are breath-taking.
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WOW, if yesterday’s post made me want to visit this one has made me want to pop on a plan ASAP! The hotel and environment is gorgeous, and what beautiful crystal waters! The range of wines too is just beautiful
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amazing hotel!!!
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You look great, and love your pants!
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The pictures are breathtaking! Soo beautiful! Love the first look!
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Your sunglasses are really beautiful!
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Switzerland is such a beautiful country! I wish one day to visit it too :)
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wow, beautiful pictures! The hotel looks amazing and like the perfect place to relaxe!<3
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Love all the blazers you wore in these pictures, they are so chic and classy! The scenery is mesmerizing and the food looks delicious too!
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This whole experience looks incredible!
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OMG…Switzerland is sooooo beautiful, it just like a heaven…
Wowww! These pics are awesome! The landscapes wonderful. It might be so peaceful and relaxing!
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Such a lovely trip, love the photos! I always wanted to visit Switzerland so thanks gor this amazing travel diary, I would live to visit these places.
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Amazing! Beautiful images x
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love everything! great photos :D
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Such stunning images! This trip seems like a dream!
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Omg what an incredible experience , this place looks like heaven on earth, your post forced me to plan my next trip to Switzerland …
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