The Grand Tour of Switzerland

A Scenic Route Through Lakes, Mountains, and Culture

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” - Marcel Proust

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Grand Tour Sign at San Bernardino Mountain Pass, Switzerland - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• The Grand Tour of Switzerland

• A Weekend in New York City

• Around the World: Switzerland’s Loveliest Mountain Lakes, The Oeschinensee Hike; Ten Landmarks That Tell London’s Story and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida

• From Social Media: The Abbey of Saint-Germain, located in Auxerre, Burgundy, is a historic Benedictine monastery dating back to the 6th century

• Travel Grub: Köttbullar: How to make real Swedish meatballs

• Curious Cove: The Grand Tour - The Earlybirds

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The Grand Tour of Switzerland

The Grand Tour of Switzerland is an iconic road trip that covers about 1,643 km across the country’s most stunning landscapes. It takes you past sparkling lakes, dramatic Alpine passes, and charming towns from Zurich to the heart of the Alps. Along the route you’ll see medieval villages, modern cities, and 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites that reflect Switzerland’s history and culture. The drive includes photo spots, panoramic viewpoints, and varied scenery that change from lush valleys to snow‑topped peaks

Grand Tour of Switzerland From palm-lined lakes to magnificent glacial landscapes, from medieval villages to vibrant cities - Shutterstock

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A Weekend in New York City

New York City is one of those rare places that feels both historic and constantly new. Founded as New Amsterdam in the early 1600s, it grew through waves of immigration, trade, industry, and culture to become a city shaped as much by its people as its skyline. Every neighbourhood carries traces of that story—old street grids, landmark buildings, music, food, and traditions brought from all over the world. This mix of deep history and everyday life is what gives New York its energy and makes even a short visit feel rich and meaningful

Bow bridge in Central park - Shutterstock

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Around the World

Switzerland’s Loveliest Mountain Lakes

A warm welcome to our little paradise in the midst of the Kandertal mountains. The Blausee brand stands for uniqueness from start to finish. Hospitality is part of our mission so you can indulge all your senses with us

The Oeschinensee Hike

The Oeschinensee Hike is one of the most popular in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, and for very good reasons. The turquoise waters of the lake and the steep mountains surrounding it make this one of the most scenic hikes in Switzerland

Peaks of the Region of Lugano

Stays close to nature are never far from the mountains, where emotions and adventure are never abound. The peaks of the region of Lugano will make your days outdoors unique

A Clock and Watch Museum

In one of the most important clock and watch collection, we present ancient and antique treasures to you and your family and tell the story of timekeeping from 1,400 BC to the present day

Dining at the Top of the Alps

The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise restaurant sits at an astonishing 3,883 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest dining spots in Europe with panoramic Alpine views

Ten Landmarks That Tell London’s Story

London should be on everyone’s bucket list for its unique blend of history, culture, and modern vibrancy, offering everything from ancient landmarks and royal palaces to world-class museums, theatres and diverse cuisine in one of the world’s most iconic cities.

London is a city with a past stretching back over 2,000 years. Founded by the Romans in AD 43 as Londinium, it became a key center for trade and government. Over the centuries, London has witnessed invasions, plagues, fires, and wars, yet it has always emerged stronger

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida

SpaceX on Sunday (Jan. 18) sent a new batch of 29 Starlink satellites (Group 6-100) into low Earth orbit. At 6:31 p.m. EDT (2331 GMT), the company launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida

How Long, Not Long

After marching from Selma, Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama, and called for nonviolence in the fight for equality and justice for all Americans

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From Social Media

The Abbey of Saint-Germain, located in Auxerre, Burgundy, is a historic Benedictine monastery dating back to the 6th century

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Travel Grub

Recipe

Köttbullar: How to make real Swedish meatballs

Curious Cove

The Grand Tour - The Earlybirds

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