La Colombe, a newly opened boutique hotel in Switzerland’s smallest canton, is setting new standards in timeless beauty and understated elegance Despite the famous quote from The Third Man, there’s a lot more to Switzerland than the cuckoo clock – or even traditional Swiss products such as chocolate, pocket-knives and luxury watches. Switzerland has some of the most incredible landscapes in Europe, from the natural wonder of the glittering Alps to the tranquillity of the...
Set in the heart of Switzerland, Hotel Villa Honegg sums up the charm, tradition and sense of luxury in this spectacular mountainous country Whether it’s for the mesmerizing scenery, with its 7,000 lakes and the world-famous mountain the Matterhorn; the luxuries from watches to chocolates; or the fast-growing and modern economy, Switzerland is consistently rated as one of the world’s most desirable countries to live in, or to visit. Whether you love to hike, in...
Impulse Gallery in Lucerne is proud to present the first major exhibition in Switzerland of Italian sculptor Peter Demetz, from 30th March until 3rd June. Titled Die Stille der Zeit[losigkeit], translated as The Silence of Time(lessness), the exhibition reflects the artist’s long-standing fascination with time, silence and timelessness. It features 19 sculptures, many of which have never been shown before, taking over the entire 450 square metres of the gallery. Considered one of the most...
Lyon & Turnbull is partnering with vintage poster specialist Tomkinson Churcher to present the annual Ski Sale in Edinburgh on 15 January 2020. This popular auction celebrates the golden age of travel, from the turn of the twentieth century through to the 1950s, a time when the first ski resorts competed to be recognised as the most glamorous, with some of the finest designers and artists commissioned to create stylish posters urging holiday-makers to visit....
Switzerland’s mountainous terrain, inviting lakes, historic villages and of course the high peaks of the Alps make it a desirable destination for tourists, hikers and skiers. Renowned for a number of quaint and coveted stereotypes (cheese, chocolate and clocks), Switzerland is an appealing location all year round. TO STAY: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Set deep within the picturesque mountain landscape of the Heidiland region, the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz provides sumptuous elegance and surpasses expectations of...
Trafalgar Wealth Management offers a welcome alternative in the Swiss private banking scene, with a service that takes a disciplined mulit asset-class and tailor-made approach to the challenges facing the modern investor. On the arrival of an increasingly complex market and regulatory environment, Swiss private banking is preparing itself to cope with new challenges. Some financial institutions will fail, yet some will survive and emerge stronger. The question remains: what is needed in order to...
