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Switzerland + Northern Italy
Posted on 1/5/26 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 1/5/26 at 12:34 pm
My wife and I are celebrating our 10-year anniversary in February 2027 and planning a 7-10 day trip.
We’re thinking Villa Honegg (Lucerne) and ADLER Lodge (Dolomites) but open to other quiet, scenic luxury spots. Mountains/lakes, snow okay, mostly relaxing, one or two activities, spa day, and definitely some wine.
Budget around $10-15K.
Any hidden gems, hotel recs, or must-do experiences in these areas? Appreciate any tips!
We’re thinking Villa Honegg (Lucerne) and ADLER Lodge (Dolomites) but open to other quiet, scenic luxury spots. Mountains/lakes, snow okay, mostly relaxing, one or two activities, spa day, and definitely some wine.
Budget around $10-15K.
Any hidden gems, hotel recs, or must-do experiences in these areas? Appreciate any tips!
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Posted on 1/5/26 at 1:29 pm to Tkbk
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Any hidden gems, hotel recs, or must-do experiences in these areas? Appreciate any tips!
I'll be able to fill you in after June of this year. Here's our Itinerary:
Houston to Milan
Spend the night in Milan
Train to Bellagio and then ferry to Griante (staying at The Edition) and stay for 3 days
Train to Lugano and stay for 4-5 days; Staying at The View(we'll home base out of Lugano and check out Switzerland)
Fly back out of Milan
This post was edited on 1/5/26 at 1:36 pm
Posted on 1/5/26 at 1:36 pm to Tkbk
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My wife and I are celebrating our 10-year anniversary in February 2027 and planning a 7-10 day trip.
Its going to be very cold and snowy you know right? The mountain lakes, snow okay, etc. makes me think you are underestimating this.
Its basically going to be a ski vacation without skiing. No issue with doing that, but as a 10 year anniversary trip I want that to be well understood ahead of time.
If you don't want that 100% I would strong consider doing that area during the summer
Posted on 1/5/26 at 2:22 pm to Tkbk
If you haven’t bought an anniversary present yet, buy a watch at the big Bucherer’s Jewelry Store by the Wooden Bridge in Lucerne.
Posted on 1/5/26 at 3:42 pm to Tkbk
Grindelwald Switzerland and Lake Maggiore in Italy.
In Lucerne, take a gondola to the top of Mount Pilatus, a cruise on the lake, and take the funicular to Hotel Château Gütsch for a drink.
In Lucerne, take a gondola to the top of Mount Pilatus, a cruise on the lake, and take the funicular to Hotel Château Gütsch for a drink.
This post was edited on 1/5/26 at 3:49 pm
Posted on 1/5/26 at 6:35 pm to Tkbk
My son's about to be stationed at Aviano Air Base.
We're heading there Summer of '27.
We're heading there Summer of '27.
Posted on 1/5/26 at 7:02 pm to Tkbk
A number of SLH properties in that area that are all supposed to be fantastic but pricey
If you have a stash of Hilton points, could be a good way to use them
If you have a stash of Hilton points, could be a good way to use them
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:35 pm to Tkbk
I have had this trip on my radar for a while, but no way in hell am I doing it in the winter
Posted on 1/6/26 at 7:23 am to b-rab2
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staying at The Edition
Staying here in April, excited about this one
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:41 am to Tkbk
Take the wife on the GoldenPass train from Lucerne one day. The ride is stunning and fairly cheap. Splurge on the 1st class it's not much more.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 8:45 pm to WestCoastAg
quote::raiseshand:
If you have a stash of Hilton points, could be a good way to use them
Posted on 1/6/26 at 8:46 pm to ForeverLSU5
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Staying here in April, excited about this one
Please let me know how it is.
Posted on 1/7/26 at 5:13 am to Tkbk
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in February
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Lucerne) and ADLER Lodge (Dolomites)
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Budget around $10-15K.
Just wait till the summer to visit these spots dude
Posted on 1/7/26 at 7:24 am to b-rab2
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Please let me know how it is.
Will do. Will try to do a whole trip report
Posted on 1/7/26 at 3:10 pm to b-rab2
quote:Not that it matters but train would be to Varenna and ferry from there, right?
Train to Bellagio
Posted on 1/7/26 at 3:58 pm to Tkbk
We are taking a trip to those very same countries in June, here is our itinerary. We are still in the process of booking hotels. I will post those once we have it nailed down.
5–6 days Switzerland
• Lucerne (2 days): lakes + Mount Pilatus or Rigi
• Interlaken / Lauterbrunnen (2 days): waterfalls, Jungfrau region
• Zurich or Zermatt (1–2 days): city vibe or Matterhorn views
4–5 days Italy
• Milan (1 day): easy entry from Switzerland
• Lake Como (2 days): romantic, relaxing
• Florence or Venice (1–2 days): art or canals
You get postcard scenery and unforgettable food/wine without long travel days.
5–6 days Switzerland
• Lucerne (2 days): lakes + Mount Pilatus or Rigi
• Interlaken / Lauterbrunnen (2 days): waterfalls, Jungfrau region
• Zurich or Zermatt (1–2 days): city vibe or Matterhorn views
4–5 days Italy
• Milan (1 day): easy entry from Switzerland
• Lake Como (2 days): romantic, relaxing
• Florence or Venice (1–2 days): art or canals
You get postcard scenery and unforgettable food/wine without long travel days.
This post was edited on 1/7/26 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 1/7/26 at 9:55 pm to dirtsandwich
Probably. I haven’t made it that far in my planning/booking. That will be the last thing I do
FYI I booked business class out of Houston to Milan (1 way) for 55k American Airlines points per seat.
FYI I booked business class out of Houston to Milan (1 way) for 55k American Airlines points per seat.
Posted on 1/11/26 at 7:55 pm to Tkbk
Chamonix, FR
Doesn’t get any more unique than this place: The Refuge
My wife and I stayed there in February 2018 as part of a trip to Tuscany and Milan. It’s a hotel up the mountain only accessible by cog train. You are next to the Mer de Glacé (glacier). Really cool place for a couple nights.
Doesn’t get any more unique than this place: The Refuge
My wife and I stayed there in February 2018 as part of a trip to Tuscany and Milan. It’s a hotel up the mountain only accessible by cog train. You are next to the Mer de Glacé (glacier). Really cool place for a couple nights.
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