Geneva Recommendation
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I have to go to a conference in Geneva for a week in mid-July and have to plan it on a fairly short notice. I am thinking of bringing my family alone. I have discretion where to book a place to stay. Does anyone have recommendations? I will be at the Graduate Institute, which is located at Rue de Lausanne 132, near the WTO. Are there VRBO properties that you would recommend?
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Hi RainyDay09,
I'm always based in Montreux for my visits to Lake Geneva, but all of my favorite activies will still be easy to get to from Geneva because of the great transport around the lake. Here are links to my favorite things to do (w/photos):
Montreux old town
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...reux_Vaud.html
Lavaux
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...reux_Vaud.html
Promenade Fleuri
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...reux_Vaud.html
Morges
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...rges_Vaud.html
Gruyeres
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR..._Fribourg.html
Saanen
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...wiss_Alps.html
Gstaad
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...wiss_Alps.html
Depending on exactly when you arrive, you may hit the internationally famous Montreux Jazz Fest, which runs 1-16 July. You may want to go and see the atmosphere and hear some jazz .. . or you may want to avoid that end of the lake entirely.
Have fun!
s
I'm always based in Montreux for my visits to Lake Geneva, but all of my favorite activies will still be easy to get to from Geneva because of the great transport around the lake. Here are links to my favorite things to do (w/photos):
Montreux old town
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...reux_Vaud.html
Lavaux
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...reux_Vaud.html
Promenade Fleuri
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...reux_Vaud.html
Morges
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...rges_Vaud.html
Gruyeres
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR..._Fribourg.html
Saanen
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...wiss_Alps.html
Gstaad
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...wiss_Alps.html
Depending on exactly when you arrive, you may hit the internationally famous Montreux Jazz Fest, which runs 1-16 July. You may want to go and see the atmosphere and hear some jazz .. . or you may want to avoid that end of the lake entirely.
Have fun!
s
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Thank you swandav2000. This is perfect. I will check out Trip Advisor in general, since Fodorites tend to favor other European destinations.
It looks like we are going to miss the festival.
It looks like we are going to miss the festival.
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If anyone needs a list of possible accommodations in Geneva, I have a pdf document of hotels and other housing options from the Graduate institute. Post your email and I will send it to you.
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I have been thru Geneva 5 times, but only the airport then on to stay with friends in Vevey and Montreux. I don't think which guidebook much matters for Geneva (which I found pretty darn sterile and boring). DO be sure to make time and take the train out to Morges, Lausanne, Vevey and Montreux which are FABULOUSLY beautiful towns along Lac Leman. If you can get away early Saturday morning, go to the open air Farmers Market in Vevey. Depending exactly when 'mid July' you arrive they may have begun the Marche Folklorique at the Sat. market, which means the wine makers will also be serving in addition to all the fruits, vegetables, bakeries, flowers, etc.
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That wasn't quite right above, I have been into the Old Town of Geneva one time for sight-seeing with my friend. She worked in the city for 10 years and isn't a fan, but wanted me to see a bit of it.
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Thanks, suze. I am definitely planning to get out of Geneva, once the conference is over. I am hoping to get to Vevey, Montreux, and other destinations. I decided to get Fodor's Switzerland guide, my first Fodor's publication.
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Here is a great place to start planning a trip to Switzerland: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic...itzerland.html.
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Evian Les Bains cute cheaper than Geneva for me
Olympic Museum Chillon.ch cite
Gstaad if time
Eurocheapo.com nice for budget hotels and city tips for me
When there last did carrentals.com and stayed in outer areas
Nice and way cheaper than the city proper
have not been there in the last few years though.
Happy Travels!
Olympic Museum Chillon.ch cite
Gstaad if time
Eurocheapo.com nice for budget hotels and city tips for me
When there last did carrentals.com and stayed in outer areas
Nice and way cheaper than the city proper
have not been there in the last few years though.
Happy Travels!
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I just got my gold Fodor's Switzerland guide and was surprised to see that suze and Palenque were quoted in the Word of Mouth sections. I thought Palenque was banned from Fodors' forums.
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