The Old World is a timeless and enduring vacation destination. From the world's best museums, fashion boutiques and haute cuisine to the stunning scenery and historic architecture, Europe embodies the enriching experience that makes travel an essential part of our lives. But with so many places to go and stay, planning a European vacation can be a mind-boggling exercise in futility. Relax and enjoy the view, because 3LUXE has found three "Best Of" European vacation hotels. These grande dames will pamper you in the lap of luxury and keep you close to everything you want to see. Why not combine all three into your trip and make it a vacation of a lifetime?
The big cities of Europe are fabulous but to make a “Best Of” European vacation complete, you’ve got to get up in the mountains like the world-famous Swiss Alps. But a mountain retreat doesn’t have to mean sacrificing luxury, as evidenced by Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland. This neoclassical monument to the good life sits on 10 magnificent acres on Lake Geneva and offers the best view of the Alps you’ll find anywhere. A recent $91 million renovation modernized the 1861 palace,... FULL REVIEW
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No “Best Of” European vacation would be complete without a Roman holiday in the Eternal City. Conquer Rome like the Caesars with a stay at the St. Regis Grand Hotel Rome, a fabulous, Old World-style hotel that’s in the heart of it all among the wide avenues just above the Via Veneto and Spanish Steps. The lobby rotunda and grand hall of the 113-year-old St. Regis are simply spectacular with majestic polished floors, candelabra and chandelier. Each of the spacious 138 standard guest rooms and ... FULL REVIEW
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‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ is definitely a Paris thing. There’s no denying the City of Light is supremely stylish, and there’s no better way to experience it in style than a stay at the Hotel Ritz Paris. This legendary hotel is the perfect home base for a “Best Of” European vacation. The playground of royalty and the rich since César Ritz turned Duc de Lauzun’s palace into a hotel in 1898, the opulent pleasure palace is gleaming from millions in upgrades since Mohamed Al Fayed bought i... FULL REVIEW
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Posted by BillJuly 31, 2008 09:20
Congratulations to Hotel Ritz, Paris (a 3LUXE Favorite in Europe) for being named to TRAVEL + LEISURE's 2008 Worlds Best Awards, as a world's best hotel.
