Last day in Switzerland – A ‘Sweet Tour’ of Zurich
It is interesting to consider that the Swiss have become so known for a product whose ingredients—cocoa and sugar—came from abroad
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Not an airport hotel – but only five minutes from the airport! Swisshotel Zurich
we are ensconced in the luxe 347-room Swissotel Zurich, across the street from a train station that is one stop from the main Zurich Station in one direction – and one stop from the airport in the other
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In Zurich, a vegetarian restaurant like no other
The popular Haus Hiltl Zurich restaurant is run by the fourth generation of the Hiltl family and is open from morning until late evening
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Rainy in Zermatt? No worries – plenty to see, do and eat!
The clouds are low again. We can’t see much and I’m wondering why we came—And then we come upon a flock of the grazing black-nosed sheep near the top of the funicular. Wonderful!
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What’s new at museums for families
Whether you have an end-of-summer trip planned or just a few days before the school year gets into full swing, consider checking out a new museum exhibit or two
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In the Swiss Alps — a cafe to remember
Café 3692 is named for the height (in meters) of the Wetterhorn Mountain, which looms over the town of Grindelwald along with the Eiger and other peaks in the Jungfrau
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Generations of family-run hotels and businesses in Switzerland
When the hotel first opened in 1899, she said, it was fewer than 10 rooms. Her grandmother was the youngest of the hotel founder’s 12 children
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Too much cheese in your fondue miss? No problem…
We are climbing along the base of the Mattenberg Mountain below the Grindelwald Glacier. It is beyond amazing
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Touristy at the Top of Europe? That’s Just Fine
There is something to be said about being on equal ground with tourists from all over the world—China, Japan, India, Europe and North America.
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Adventures and Misadventures on the Alpine hiking trails
I feel as if Heidi is going to step out of one of the rustic alpine houses any minute. Farmers bring their cows and goats to the high Alpine meadows to graze all summer, making cheese
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Swiss hospitality – a kid’s perspective
Our waiter at the Hotel Silberhornin Lauterbrunnen isn’t old enough to shave but he really knows his job. Noa Von Allmen, 12, is the son of the owners
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An outdoor adventure in Breckenridge
There has always been plenty to give families and their pets vacation bragging rights in Breckenridge, the historic mountain town and ski resort located about a 90-minute drive from Denver.
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On a hiking adventure in Switzerland – and getting here
We have opted to spend two weeks on a self-guided hiking trip arranged by Alpenwild, the largest tour operator offering walking, hiking and trekking tours in the Alps
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DISNEYLAND: ALL ABOUT PIXAR- EVEN THE FOOD
At a time when travelers — kids as well as adults — consider what and where they eat a key part of their vacation experience, Disney Parks up their game.
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AN ESCAPADE IN ITALY (VIA MOSCOW)
Nine hours flew by, and the next thing I knew we were in Moscow, Russia. Yes, my flight to Rome included a plane change in Moscow!
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Exploring Maine
Maine is as famous for its wild blueberries as its lobster. Thousands of acres of wild blueberries are harvested on and around Mount Desert Island where Bar Harbor is located. If you visit in summer
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The happiest of hours – in Breckenridge CO
Breckenridge, the historic mining town popular with tourists who flock to Breckenridge Ski Resort in winter and summer, is known for its ever expanding culinary and spirits scene
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Kids find a lot of bragging rights in summer in Breckenridge CO
You’re guaranteed to find plenty of bragging rights here, no matter what ages your kids, as Breckenridge Ski Resort now has Epic Discovery on the mountain
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Trooper’s Big Adventure Becoming a Mountain Dog in Breckenridge, CO
A first Gondola ride up a mountain is exciting for anyone—dogs included. And when Trooper gets to the base of Peak 8 on Breckenridge mountain, she is officially a mountain dog!
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Getting fit at the world’s biggest children’s museum
Welcome to the new outdoor 7.5-acre Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the world’s largest children’s museum, which welcomes 1.5 million visitors annually
