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 St Moritz, Switzerland.

This opulent outpost for the wealthy is an almost forgotten world

The glitterati have been coming to Switzerland’s Engadin Valley for generations to drink brandy, play polo, swoosh down mountains and mingle with celebrities.

  • by Anabel Dean
The cableway is 6.5 kilometres long and has only six supporting pylons.

One of the world’s most spectacular journeys takes just 15 minutes

Location scouts for the next James Bond movie should be looking at Switzerland’s new, technologically advanced cableway.

  • by Brian Johnston
Seafront scenery in the Mediterranean village Pucisca on the island of Brac, Croatia.

14 outstanding travel experiences that will give you an insider’s view

Plunge into Morocco’s medinas, ride the rails in Japan or experience the sounds of America’s south with these insider trips.

  • by Brian Johnston
The medieval town of Zug.

An expert expat’s tips for Zug, Switzerland

Taking in the view across the alps, especially from the Rigi’s panorama trail, still results in a “pinch-me” moment.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Barcelona is out - try Valencia. Explore the museums of the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences.

The new bucket list: The places to add (and the ones to remove)

Barcelona is out, Valencia is in. Overtourism, climate change and even war are forcing a rewriting of travel wishlists.

  • by Chris Leadbeater
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Winter view of St. Moritz at dusk.

Nine must-do highlights of St Moritz, Switzerland

It’s not all about ski slopes, caviar and champagne here - there are also the madcap eccentrics.

  • by Anabel Dean
The GoldenPass Express is the culmination of more than 100 years of planning and frustration for the Swiss.

Europe’s stunning new train features a world-first trick

The GoldenPass Express is the culmination of more than 100 years of planning and frustration.

  • by Keith Austin
The Luzern-Interlaken Express takes just under two hours to travel 98 kilometres.

Switzerland's Luzern-Interlaken Express is slow and I wish it was even slower

​As express trains go, the one that runs between two of Switzerland's best-known tourist towns is the world's worst. But I don't care.

  • by Brian Johnston
Geneva International: Expect a very ordinary experience.

Airport review: Geneva International Airport, GVA

It's cramped, dark and dull in this airport that is so bland you could be in any nondescript waiting area, anywhere.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Switzerland mountain trains: Six of the best alpine rail trips

There's no better way to experience the Swiss Alps than by rail.

  • by Brian Johnston