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Save Vs. Splurge on Switzerland Skiing

Though Switzerland's mountain resorts are glorious destinations year-round, there's something special about a snowy retreat. In addition to some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world, there are a wonderland of other snow-inspired activities—plus spas, shopping, and local food and wine to warm you. Here are some tips to plan your Swiss mountain resort trip, whatever your budget.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 19, 2011 at 12:01:45 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged:
Switzerland's Top Ski Resorts

Slopes? Scene? Whatever your priorities, there's a Switzerland mountain resort for you, with dramatic Alpine views and charming villages guaranteed. And now is the perfect time to plan your winter wonderland trip to take advantage of early-booking discounts.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on November 29, 2010 at 10:55:35 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Hotels
Europe: Know which currency you’ll be using

Denmark, Great Britain, Sweden, and Switzerland, although part of the European Union, are not part of the monetary union, and therefore each uses its local currency.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 28, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Sweden
Switzerland: Pack smart

Bring a warm sweater. Even in July and August the evening air grows chilly in the mountains. And bring a hat or sunscreen, as the atmosphere is thinner at high altitudes. Glaciers can be blinding in the sun, so be sure to bring sunglasses, especially for high-altitude excursions. Good walking shoes or hiking boots are a must, whether you’re tackling medieval cobblestones or mountain trails.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on August 20, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips
Switzerland: Take it easy up high

Limit strenuous excursions on the first day at extra-high-altitude resorts, those at 5,248 feet and above. Adults with heart problems may want to avoid all excursions above 6,560 feet.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 24, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips
Spies of the Balkans To Europe! Book Giveaway

With the launch of Fodor's To Europe!, we're giving away 5 copies each week of a popular Random House book set in Europe. This week's giveaway is Spies of the Balkans by Alan Furst. To enter, read the details below.

Posted by Amy D on June 15, 2010 at 9:00:00 AM EDT in New at Fodor's
9 Picturesque Towns in Europe: What Would You Add?

Our editors recently chose the most picturesque towns in Europe, and the result was published in Fodor's Essential Europe. You can find our choices below—but we're never happy to let the discussion end there. We wanted to know what the travelers in our Europe forums had to say as well, so we asked them: did their favorites appear on our list? What would they add?

Posted by Fodor's Editors on August 12, 2009 at 2:49:31 PM EDT in Tagged: Community, England, France, Belgium, Germany, Portugal,