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Follow on Google News |  The Swiss Life Take your vacation to new heights by visiting Switzerland.For visitors who know and crave the best in life, there are few, if any, destinations that offer more than this mountainous country in the center of Europe.
By: Jetset Magazine Written by D.B. Mitchell Like almost any other country, people or myriad other things in this world, Switzerland tends to deal with a stereotype or two. (Blah, blah, blah, banking. Blah, blah, blah, political neutrality. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH.) However easy it may be to put this diverse, aesthetically stunning land into the box too often provided by cheap spy movies and lazy writers (present company excluded, of course), this country simply offers too many adventures and luxuries that rank among the world's best to be ignored. For those looking to experience the finer things in life, but wanting to try locales other than the typical Paris or Madrid trip, look to the mountainous land of the Swiss. The Sporting Life As anyone who's ever watched a Winter Olympics has noticed, the Swiss are pretty damn good on a pair of skis. That can be attributed to the proximity to world-class peaks such as the Matterhorn, Jungfrau and other parts of the Alps. There are a large number of ski resorts throughout the country, enabling travelers to try a variety of locations until finding just that perfect run. When researching potential visiting locations, make sure to check the number of black, red and blue runs to get a gauge on the intensity of skills needed (remember, the Alps dwarf pretty much everything in the continental U.S.) as well as the basics, such as the times of the last lifts and the apres-ski offerings in the area. Some must-visits include: Zermatt, which boasts the highest (3,900 meters) as well as one of the biggest (394 kilometers) ski areas in the country; Le Chable has the highest accessible vertical at 2,480 meters; and Zuoz at St. Moritz is regarded as the best snowboarding runs in Switzerland. Of course, there also those travelers in life who, while they respect the skills of a person traveling at high speeds down a mountain in only a pair of goggles and boots, prefer to test their sporting skills in other ways. For them, we suggest the other national sport of Switzerland, Schwingen (pronounced schwing-en). In what can only be described as a cross between sumo wrestling and a lot of pale people who speak multiple languages, this folk wrestling sport dates back to medieval times and is greatly loved among the Swiss. Annual tournaments sell out quickly and draw thousands of spectators to watch as two combatants meet in a circular ring while wearing "jutes," which are short pants worn over their clothes. The two then trip, throw and otherwise attempt to pin their opponent by their shoulders to be declared the winner. There are no weight classes, so at times it can be quite amusing to witness, but overall the athleticism and strength required to win cannot be doubted. And for the traveler planning ahead, be ready to attend the Unspunnenfest, a tournament held every 12 years (most recently in 2006) and is considered one of the premier Schwingen events in the country. The other must-see destination for sports fans visiting the country is The Olympic Museum, located at the International Olympic Committee's headquarters in the city of Lausanne. From more than 87,000 pieces, the museum continually rotates exhibitions that trace the history of the largest sporting event in the world. From equipment used in actual competition to medals to artwork, visitors are engaged through the use of multimedia presentations and tour guides that provide a ridiculous amount of information about the games and athletes. And, just in case a visit to the museum doesn't make the itinerary, stop by Olympic.org/ The Resort Life While Switzerland is widely known for its world-class mountains, the majority of the nearly 8 million people who live here reside within cities on the plateau of the land. International hubs such as Zurich and Geneva are here, and these metro areas are likely the starting points for any foreign traveler, thanks to their numerous daily flights in and out. For those who land in Zurich, head to the west side of town and book a room at the newly opened Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel (Marriott.com) Read More at: http://jetsetmag.com/ # # # About the Company: Jetset is the #1 affluent lifestyle print and online resource with a targeted VIP subscriber list of the wealthiest 1% in the world. Jetset reaches the ultra affluent with additional distribution throughout hundreds of private jet terminals, yacht clubs, and other exclusive locations. There’s a high expectation to deliver the latest trends on a superior level. With reviews on topics such as real estate, travel, fashion, jewelry, aviation, boating and automobiles, Jetset guides readers through a virtual shopping experience in both print and online. Contact: Jetset Magazine 15220 N. 75th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260 877.538.5738 www.jetsetmag.com End
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