LUST LIST - Day 4 - May 24, 2012
SWISS ALPS
I've been on a beach kick for the first few posts, so even though I'm not a huge fan of cold weather (Might be an understatement), I have ALWAYS wanted to go skiiing in the Swiss Alps. The Alps in general, but I will leave those trips to other posts! What's the draw? Um, Skiiing, (ahem, Apres-skiing!) Apres-Skiing, fondue, chocolate, watches! Its like my dream! Melted cheese, bread, chocolate, wine, booze, and jewelry?! Hello Alps!
I'm also slightly obsessed with Swiss Mountain Dogs, AND St. Bernards. This is where they are from! I had a friend who recently visited the Alps and posted a picture on her facebook of a St. Bernard just chillin' at the top of a ski run. SO CUTE!!!
I know from research and my own travels that Switzerland is NOT an inexpensive destination. As long as you go into it fully-knowing that you have to plan a savings for the trip, you will spare yourself the heart-attack. (Or homelessness.) Switzerland is one of the best year-round, active outdoors destinations. I want to go during the winter, which is between mid-December - April, with the coldest weather and best skiing in mid-January.
I did my research and of course you could go all-out and go to the most expensive resorts (St. Moritz, Geneva) but I would plan my destination around Grindelwald or Zermatt. Zermatt is at the foot of the Matterhorn (Your fav Disneyland ride?) and apparently has some of the most expensive accommodations in Switzerland, however, I went on Tripadvisor and you can find a place for under $100/night. Quite a few places actually. Same with Grindelwald. I say, as long as you do your homework and plan early, you can find a good deal.
Once you get there, go ski/snowboard, and explore the tiny towns. I can't even imagine how cute they are, pictures don't do it justice, I'm sure. Good news, no visas needed! Fly into Geneva or Zurich and you will have to take a train or bus to get to the mountain town of your choice! One note I forgot to mention, buy a Swiss Army Knife! Who wouldn't like that as a present? If your shopping for a girl, bring home lots of chocolate and you'll be golden.
SWISS ALPS
I've been on a beach kick for the first few posts, so even though I'm not a huge fan of cold weather (Might be an understatement), I have ALWAYS wanted to go skiiing in the Swiss Alps. The Alps in general, but I will leave those trips to other posts! What's the draw? Um, Skiiing, (ahem, Apres-skiing!) Apres-Skiing, fondue, chocolate, watches! Its like my dream! Melted cheese, bread, chocolate, wine, booze, and jewelry?! Hello Alps!
I'm also slightly obsessed with Swiss Mountain Dogs, AND St. Bernards. This is where they are from! I had a friend who recently visited the Alps and posted a picture on her facebook of a St. Bernard just chillin' at the top of a ski run. SO CUTE!!!
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I know from research and my own travels that Switzerland is NOT an inexpensive destination. As long as you go into it fully-knowing that you have to plan a savings for the trip, you will spare yourself the heart-attack. (Or homelessness.) Switzerland is one of the best year-round, active outdoors destinations. I want to go during the winter, which is between mid-December - April, with the coldest weather and best skiing in mid-January.
I did my research and of course you could go all-out and go to the most expensive resorts (St. Moritz, Geneva) but I would plan my destination around Grindelwald or Zermatt. Zermatt is at the foot of the Matterhorn (Your fav Disneyland ride?) and apparently has some of the most expensive accommodations in Switzerland, however, I went on Tripadvisor and you can find a place for under $100/night. Quite a few places actually. Same with Grindelwald. I say, as long as you do your homework and plan early, you can find a good deal.
Once you get there, go ski/snowboard, and explore the tiny towns. I can't even imagine how cute they are, pictures don't do it justice, I'm sure. Good news, no visas needed! Fly into Geneva or Zurich and you will have to take a train or bus to get to the mountain town of your choice! One note I forgot to mention, buy a Swiss Army Knife! Who wouldn't like that as a present? If your shopping for a girl, bring home lots of chocolate and you'll be golden.
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