Skiing Deep in the Val d’Anniviers at Grimentz and Zinal
At the end of the Val d’Anniviers, skiers would find the ski resort of Grimentz and Zinal. Although they are both separate ski areas and villages with Grimentz being the slightly larger village, these 2 ski areas are linked by the new gondola that connects the ski area in Zinal to the village base in Grimentz so skiers on a day pass can visit both … Continue reading Skiing Deep in the Val d’Anniviers at Grimentz and Zinal
SwissPeak Resorts Zinal – a Hotel Review
While I would have preferred to stay at Grimentz, there seems to be better choices at Zinal so that was where I ended up staying for the last ski trip of the season. Grimentz and Zinal is now linked by the gondola at Sorebois, so it is possible to ski both areas and both are fantastic to ski at with Zinal being slightly smaller. Zinal … Continue reading SwissPeak Resorts Zinal – a Hotel Review
Chandolin Boutique Hotel – a Design Hotel Review
Initially, I had considered in staying at another AirBnB in St-Luc or Chandolin but for the dates I was staying, there was a good deal on the base room at Chandolin Boutique Hotel which is part of the Design Hotel. The property also participates in the Marriott Bonvoy program but only if the hotel is reserved from the Marriott site. However while the hotel has … Continue reading Chandolin Boutique Hotel – a Design Hotel Review
Gourmet dinner at Didier de Courten
With the savings I had from staying in an AirBnB at Sierre, I decided to splurge on my last day to have a nice meal in town. Sierre is home to the 2-starred Michelin restaurant Didier de Courten. The restaurant is located in the town centre about a 2 minute walk from the train station. This makes it easy for travellers who wishes to dine … Continue reading Gourmet dinner at Didier de Courten
When staying in an AirBnB makes better sense
Most of my hotel stays during vacations rarely exceed more than 4-5 days in any one hotel but as an avid skier, I always wish for more time when staying in a ski area. The thing about staying in hotels though is usually the smaller rooms and the lack of ability for guests to prepare their own meals or drinks. That is where I see … Continue reading When staying in an AirBnB makes better sense
Impacts of the Coronavirus COVID-19 on Skiing and Travel
Over the couple of weeks, there has been a huge change throughout the world due to the second wave of COVID-19 coronavirus infections. As this virus outbreak unfolded, countries around the world have placed travel restrictions with some placing outright bans on foreigners to others requiring all arriving passengers to be put in quarantine or self-isolation for 14 days. This has turned the travel industry … Continue reading Impacts of the Coronavirus COVID-19 on Skiing and Travel
