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Baur au Lac
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Departures
Life From Unexpected Perspectives
4th May 2021
Eye-opening perspectives, personal recommendations, and unique insights for American Express Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members. Read on Departures
Love Happens
Around the World with 25 Beautiful Hotels in 25 Beautiful Cities
6th September 2020
Dreaming of vacation?! Join us as we explore twenty-five stunningly beautiful hotels located in 25 of the most beautiful cities in the world! Read on Love Happens
Junkee
These Are The 10 Most Expensive Hotels In The World
4th September 2020
Things are looking a lot different for travel in 2020, heck maybe even for a fair chunk of 2021. One thing we can always rely on, however, is the insatiable need to gaze at luxury hotels and dream about what life would be like if we could actually afford them, Read on Junkee
The Telegraph
Why 'safe' Switzerland isn't as boring as you think
3rd August 2020
Switzerland was recently named the safest European country to visit this summer, but safety does not equate to dullness Read on The Telegraph
Town & Country
When Will It Be Safe to Travel Again?
9th May 2020
The answers to the question "When can we travel again?" have not substantially changed in the months since the pandemic became a global fact of life in March.. Broadly, the answers still comes down to three factors:. When we are allowed to (as per domestic and international governmental regulations regarding border closings Read on Town & Country
Business Insider
The 17 best hotels in the world, according to travelers
7th January 2020
Hotels can really make or break a vacation.. Condé Nast Traveler released the results of its 32nd annual Readers' Choice Awards survey, which chronicled travelers' experiences, including unforgettable hotels all over the world.. 600,000 voters provided their thoughts on nearly 10,000 hotels. The hotels that ultimately made the final cut span different Read on Business Insider
Town & Country
Usher in the New Year at one of the world’s best hotels
20th December 2019
1 Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro Romulo Fialdini Begin the New Year with front-row seats at Copacabana Beach’s enchanting firework display. Belmond’s sprawling beachfront oasis is hosting a celebration beside the ocean, including dinner at its Michelin-starred Ristorante Hotel Cipriani, an all-night pool party and unlimited champagne. Belmond Copacabana Read on Town & Country
Forbes Magazine
Baur au Lac: Lakeside Perfection in Zurich
30th October 2019
The Baur au Lac has the grandeur but also the subdued nature of all truly great European hotels. Read on Forbes Magazine
escape (Australia)
Zurich city guide: Best things to do, best bars and restaurants
8th August 2019
Believe it or not, Zurich does have a wild side.. Zurich is celebrated for many things — bankers, watchmakers, FIFA, blisteringly expensive coffees and, I dunno, cuckoo clocks? — but it is less well-known for having a personality.. Perhaps that’s because Zurich always puts her best face forward; very pretty, very rich Read on escape (Australia)
Travel + Leisure
10 Hotels Chocolate Lovers Need to Add to Their Bucket Lists
7th July 2019
These chocolate-centric hotels are the excuse you needed to plan your vacation around eating dessert. Read on Travel + Leisure
The Good Hub
Zurich, city-guide : nos 6 hôtels favoris
26th April 2019
The Good Life vous donne les clés des lieux qui font bouger Zurich. Passages obligés. Première étape, nos 6 hôtels favoris. Read on The Good Hub
Elite Traveler
The World’s Best Places to Eat in March
21st February 2019
From Massimo Bottura's first restaurant outside Dubai to foraging at a Los Cabos resort, these are the world's best places to eat in March. Read on Elite Traveler
Architectural Digest
These Family-Owned 5-Star Hotels Are in Their Fifth Generation
25th December 2018
At these historic properties, butlers persist, silver spoons clink, Champagne pops, and luxury itself lies in the lineage Read on Architectural Digest
Condé Nast Traveller
The Swiss Wine Vacation We All Need to Take
11th September 2018
Even a glass-or-two-with-dinner wine drinker knows that Germany, Austria, Italy, and France are some of the great Old World wine-making countries. Landlocked Switzerland, which shares a border with each, though, is rarely mentioned among them. It’s a pity, as the vineyards here produce superb wines—so much so that Switzerland might Read on Condé Nast Traveller
Stylist
Weekend in Zurich: Our guide to the best things to do
7th September 2018
Ideally located between the airport and the old town (5 minutes away from the first one, 8 minutes from the second by train), Swissotel is the best choice for a quick weekend getaway.. If you plan to relax, make sure to book their newest creation: The Vitality Suite. A space conceived Read on Stylist
Departures
The Best Luxury Hotels for Afternoon Tea
29th August 2018
Tea's known history dates back to at least the 3rd century A.D., when early records indicate that it was used as a medicinal drink in China's Yunnan region during the Shang Dynasty. In the following centuries, its popularity spread to other parts of Asia and to Europe—but most famously to Read on Departures
Architectural Digest
11 Luxury Hotels Where Famous Historical Events Took Place
28th August 2018
Destinations rich in world history are a traveler’s delight. For most vacationers, an itinerary brimming with visits to iconic landmarks, treks to architectural treasures, and hikes to historic sites is an itinerary well crafted. But why wait for the culturally significant tour to commence once you've hit the streets or Read on Architectural Digest
Architectural Digest
Luxurious Hotels with Rooftop Bee Gardens
23rd August 2018
Some luxury hotels have been using their unused rooftops to produce this edible product Read on Architectural Digest
Luxury Travel Magazine
The World's Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts
31st May 2018
We know you’ve been waiting patiently to find out the world’s best in luxury travel, and so finally, here are the winners and finalists in the 2018 Gold List, as voted by you. Drumroll, please… Read on Luxury Travel Magazine
Luxury Travel Magazine
Accommodation Archives
4th April 2018
Those guests who would like to seriously overhaul their health can take a more holistic approach with the Integrated Wellness Program, which begins with a personal consultation with in house naturopathic doctor, Dr Booranima. The sympathetic Dr. Booranima will place your hands and feet on four iPad-like tab- lets to Read on Luxury Travel Magazine
Observer
The 14 Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Hotel Packages
24th January 2018
These the most lavish hotel experiences to book for February 14 Read on Observer
Forbes Travel Guide
13 Lavish New Year’s Eve Bashes
29th December 2017
If you haven’t made plans for New Year’s Eve yet, you’re in luck. Hotels around the world are planning lavish soirees, many with celebrity chefs and musical acts, to provide once-in-a-lifetime ways to ring in 2018.. The Dorchester. Embrace the holiday spirit at London’s grand Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star stunner. For a Read on Forbes Travel Guide
Elite Traveler
The Perfect Year: Giftable Experiences for 2018 | Elite Traveler
4th December 2017
This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of.. What do you get the person who has everything? Our gift guide has some tempting suggestions from a Graff necklace dripping with diamonds to a Louis XIII Legacy magnum decanter, but how about giving the gift of an unforgettable experience? We’ve Read on Elite Traveler
VOGUE
Why Switzerland Should Be Your Next Wine Destination
26th November 2017
As a destination, Switzerland is often overshadowed by its neighbors. It’s surprising when you consider its French- and Italian-inflected food, the natural beauty of its lakes and mountains, the friendly people, and the enviable quality of life. But Switzerland’s best-hidden treasure is arguably its wine, which I’m willing to bet Read on VOGUE
domino
8 Picturesque Places Worth Flying to for Christmas
5th November 2017
While spending Christmas at home is always lovely, why not take a trip across the globe to see how the exotic locale of another country celebrate the holidays? Check out some of our top destinations that you can still book now. Read on domino
Condé Nast Traveller
City break: Zürich, Switzerland
4th October 2017
This is not the Switzerland you think you know. Zürich's former industrial district has street feasts in shipping containers, music events in former factories and the first museum for digital art. Here are the best things to do in Zürich Read on Condé Nast Traveller
CNN
Top luxury travel offerings of 2017 for the privileged few
24th July 2017
A private island in Fiji. A penthouse suite in San Francisco. Luxury travel can offer extraordinary experiences when money is no object. Read on CNN
Departures
Best Luxury Hotel Car Experiences
18th July 2017
The bright, balmy days of summer are made for an epic road trip. No matter if it’s spending a few hours driving up and down the coast or breaking for a full week to discover somewhere new, getting behind the wheel of a great car to take on the open Read on Departures
The New York Times
Hotels Have Year-Round Plans for Fitness Resolutions
27th December 2016
Getting in shape in January is a tradition. But some properties are offering long-term wellness programs, including yoga and guided runs and hikes. Read on The New York Times
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Baur au Lac
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24 hour check-in / Housekeeping - daily / Spa / Safe deposit box / Room service / Restaurant / Pets allowed / Onsite laundry / Lounges/bars / Laundry/Valet service / Hairdresser/barber / 24-hour front desk / Free high speed internet connection / Car rental desk / Bicycles are available to rent / Beauty shop/salon / Barber shop / Air conditioning / Accessible parking / 24-hour security / Valet parking