Travel: Switzerland - General

[corneyAmber]

tankee:

agreed. I experienced that in Vancouver many years ago. 9pm still bright :love: , 4am sunrise. :faint:

Not enough time to get cosy hor?

[corneyAmber]

lovekidsverymuch:

Yeah hurray Shopping queen but i heard everything is very expensive there? :? wat all things to buy lotsa choclates how bout bags?

Expensive in Italy or Switzerland? Italy having summer sales, so you will have a whale of a time shopping!!! The sales are very good, up to 70% and great stuff to lug back. I came back almost like Imelda Marcos.. and a few bags too and DON'T FORGET one or two for MIL!!! It can last you no issues for a while... :lol: *calling buds*

As for Switzerland, it is not really a shopping haven...but a scenic place with memories of nature you would love.

[tankee]

ks2me:

Not enough time to get cosy hor?

:? since when daytime cannot get cosy? :evil:

[corneyAmber]

tankee:

:? since when daytime cannot get cosy? :evil:

Errr..when you are travelling hor....don't you want to maximise your outing time ah, spend money to travel so far and waste it indoor? hmmm :? Of course I know get cosy is 24 by 7 la.... :lol:

[tankee]

Qns


is it cheaper to buy Mont Blanc pen in Switzerland than in Singapore?

[corneyAmber]

tankee:

Qns


is it cheaper to buy Mont Blanc pen in Switzerland than in Singapore?

Not sure if it is cheaper but even if it is the same, you get rebate of 18% of the VAT at the airport, which you can take it as a discount.

This high VAT works out well for us.

Actually maybe you can get a Rolex too, again may not be the price but the selection is likely wider than here. Also, if you are a watch lover, then you should really open up your eyes to the variety of beautiful timepieces that originates from this place.

[Busymom]

ksi:

Must try to stay in Zermatt's walking town(car-free village)... Cannot drive into it, everything on foot, only special vehicles can be inside. That was fun experience. I bought a beads counter and some wooden toys from there for my future kid(not even pregnant yet, kiasu or not?) and she did enjoy it after she was born. :lol:


The other highlight for me was travelling through the Alps inside our car on a car train..

We travelled from Geneva to Zurich, then caught flight home from there, we had a 20+ month old with us then, but not our kid.

I actually had an itinerary that I planned myself, let me see if I can dig it out. Very detailed and executable...my kind of travel

Everything was perfect until the couple who travelled with us decided to stop over longer at the Lucern Lake for 2 reasons. Our hotel just overlooked it beautifully and they ran out of steam to travel from point to point with us.

Must buy? Victorinox swiss knife was our choice and chocolates too.

Hi Buddy, can share with me your itinerary? Am thinking of going either there or Chamonix in June... don't know where one is better?

[verykiasu2010]

for Zermatt and Chamonix, both summer and winter has its own beauty


one in Swiss and one in France, on opposite side of the Alps

if one is having holiday in Swiss, it is an opportunity to take in that part of France as well, via Geneva

[Happy Mama]

tankee:

Qns


is it cheaper to buy Mont Blanc pen in Switzerland than in Singapore?

Not sure about Mont Blanc, but you must drop by Bucherer to take a look at the watches, especially Rolex... and don't forget to get your free ROLEX teaspoon from Bucherer. Vouchers can be obtained either from tour guide, or from hotel lobby. Check with hotel staff. Each person is entitled to 1 ROLEX Spoon. :celebrate:

[Happy Mama]

tankee:

Thinking of going switzerland this year. Need advise. :?


what are the MUST there?

- Must see
+ Rhine Falls
+ ??

- Must eat
+ fondue
+ ??

- Must buy
+ watches
+ ??

- Must do
+ ??

Visit Cuckoo Clock Centre at Titisee, Blackforest, Swiss Alps etc... and if during Winter, try skiing at either Mt Titlis, Mt Pilatus or maybe Jungfraujoch... . :love:

Oh yes, do remember to save some bread from breakfast and let your DS feed the swans and seagulls... oh yes, this is in Lucerne.. He will love it!