In this episode Carolyn is joined by Carrie Nicholes who recently returned from a family trip to Switzerland.  Although they only had five days to spend in Switzerland, Carrie was able to plan a trip that included visiting a variety of locations.  Carrie's Swiss vacation included activities that both the adults and children enjoyed,  creating wonderful experiences for the whole family. 

Listen now to learn about:

• The resources Carrie used to help her plan her Switzerland vacation
• Overview and detailed itinerary of Carrie's recent trip to Switzerland
• How family friendly travelling in Switzerland actually is
• Key highlights and handy tips for families travelling in Switzerland

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In this episode Carolyn shares with us the tools and resources she uses to plan her Swiss itinerary and how to decide which places to visit. She also shares some classic itineraries for first time travellers to Switzerland and tells us the three main ways to book you trip.

Listen now to learn about:

• Step by step guide on how Carolyn plans her Swiss itinerary
• Things to avoid and how to make your trip truly yours
• Swiss itineraries for first time travellers
• Various options of booking your Swiss trip
• The Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer Tour
• Exclusive booking discounts for listeners

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In this episode we are joined by Claudia Wyss from Zermatt Cableways.  Claudia shares with us all the details about the new Matterhorn Alpine Crossing, the recently opened cableway connection between Zermatt in Switzerland and Cervinia in Italy. 

Listen now to learn about:

• Everything about the new Matterhorn Alpine cable car crossing
• What the trip from Zermatt to Cervinia involves
• Highlights of traveling on the cable car crossing
• Essential tips and prices for the alpine crossing
• What Claudia loves about the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing

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Fall (autumn) is an underrated but perfect season to visit Switzerland. Join us as, together with Simon Bosshart from Switzerland Tourism, we explore the many reasons to visit Switzerland in fall.   We discuss the weather, the festivals and events that take place and why fall is the ideal time of year to visit Switzerland.  

Listen now to learn about:

• Why fall is the perfect season to visit Switzerland
• Average temperatures in Switzerland during fall
• What services are open and closed during fall
• Typical tourist numbers during fall
• Popular reasons to visit Switzerland during fall
• Other reasons to visit Switzerland in the fall
• Simon's perfect fall day

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Our guest in this episode is Amanda Wee from Best of Switzerland Tours.  Amanda tells us about the most popular day and multi-day tours that are available from Zurich. Popular tours include mountain excursions and tours that visit picturesque rural areas of Switzerland.

Listen now to learn about:

• The most popular mountain day trips
• Other tours that are available
• Group sizes
• Single day and multi day tour packages
• Why you should choose Best of Switzerland Tours

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In this episode, Carolyn shares 8 fantastic new experiences she has enjoyed on her recent visit to Switzerland. Over the course of nearly a month, Carolyn explored vast areas of Switzerland. From mountain peaks near Lucerne to breathtaking lake trips in Brienz, she had the most wonderful trip to date. 

Listen now to learn about:

• Tamina Therme, a popular Thermal Spa and Wellness Centre
• Rail journeys on the Landwasser and Brusio Viaducts
• Exploring Lake Lucerne,  Mount Titlis and Mount Pilatus
• Visiting Brienz, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald
• Exploring the Jungfrau Region
• The Swiss Rail Passes Carolyn used on her recent trip
• Apps that will help you during your Swiss vacation
• Helpful Swiss travel tips 

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In this episode, our guest Dominique Horne from Brienz Rothorn Railways tells us all about Switzerland's only daily steam train, the Brienz Rothorn train. Dominique shares the history of the steam railway and tells us why visitors to the Berner Oberland should consider including a ride on the train in their itinerary. She also has some handy tips to help travellers plan their perfect day out on the Brienz Rothorn Bahn.

Listen now to learn about:

• Brienz Rothorn Bahn - Switzerland's only daily steam train
• The history of the Brienz Rothorn Bahn
• What to expect on board the steam train
• Things to do on and on the way to the mountain summit
• How and where to book tickets on the Brienz Rothorn Bahn
• Operating dates of the Brienz Rothorn Bahn
• Tips to make your journey go smoothly

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In this episode, we are joined by Daniela Gugliotta Bagaian from Lugano Region Tourism. Daniela tells us all about the fantastic Lugano Region and all the things you should experience while you are there. Located in the southern part of Switzerland and right next to the Italian border, Lugano shares a lot of Italian culture, making it a unique destination for a variety of travellers. 

Listen now to learn about:

• Canton of Ticino and Lugano Old Town
• Things to do in Lugano
• Lakes and parks in Lugano
• Mountain excursions around Lugano
• Towns and villages around Lake Lugano
•  What kind of public transport passes are available
• Which local cuisine you should try
• How to reach Lugano
• Local secrets of Lugano

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In this episode, we are joined by Melinda Schoutens, an avid hiker and the author of the Fresh Air Kids Switzerland book series that inspires readers to connect with nature.  Melinda has lots of great tips and practical advice for anyone planning to enjoy a hike in Switzerland.  She tells us what we need to do to prepare for a hike and shares with us four of her favourite hikes in Switzerland that have a focus on lakes and castles. 

Listen now to learn about:

• Fresh Air Kids Switzerland book series
• Important tips before starting a hike
• Useful apps and emergency numbers to know
• What you should wear and take on your hike
• Four of Melinda's favourite easy hikes in Switzerland
• Melinda’s favourite hiking experience

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In this episode, we are joined by Camille Härdi from Rhaetian Railways, operators of the premium panoramic train known as the Bernina Express.  The Bernina Express is one of the great train journeys of the world and it connects Chur and St. Moritz in Switzerland with Tirano in Italy. Camille has lots of great info to share with us including the highlights of the ride, what to expect onboard the Bernina Express, how far in advance you should book seat reservations, the best side of the train to sit on, and much more.

Listen now to learn about:

• The premium panoramic train known as the Bernina Express
• The highlights of the Bernina Express route
• The most picturesque section of the journey
• Services and facilities onboard the train
• The best side of the train to sit on
• Tickets and seat reservations
• The operating schedule of the Bernina Express train
• Regular trains versus the Bernina Express - what is the difference
• Camille's top tips for anyone planning a ride on the Bernina Express

For further information and the full show notes from this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode73

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