Sparkling waters of Lake Geneva encircled by the majesty of the Jura Mountains and the Alps. Prestigious vineyards designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Centuries of history, vintage hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, a storied castle, museums, marketplaces, and ski slopes. The Lavaux region is one of the most enticing travel destinations in the world. www.region-du-leman.ch; www.lake-geneva-region.ch

During our all-too-brief visit, we enjoyed sumptuous accommodations at two venerable five-star hotels dating back to the Belle Epoque, both Leading Hotels of the World, both with state-of-the-art spas—The Lausanne Palace, 1915, (www.lausanne-palace.com) and the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, 1906 (www.fairmont.com/montreux).

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