Switzerland is the cool summer retreat

Guests are invited to tailor-make their trip, combining the beautiful location of the Beau-Rivage Palace on the shores of Lake Geneva with an Alpine break at the Riffelalp Resort 2222m or the Mont Cervin und Residence of Zermatt, giving guests direct access to some of Europe's most awe-inspiring peaks.

The Beau Rivage Palace offers unrivalled accommodation and facilities in beautiful private grounds and is close to both Geneva and the home of the Montreux Jazz Festival (taking place 4 -19 July). From here families can enjoy activities on the lake as well as shopping and sightseeing in Lausanne, Montreux and Geneva.

Zermatt, the home village of the five-starred Mont Cervin and Riffelalp Resort, is a two-and-a-half hour train ride away. The journey is an experience in itself that becomes part of the holiday as the train passes the panoramic vistas of mountains lakes and picturesque villages.
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Both hotels offer refined accommodation with a sense of the alpine history of the area. The Mont Cervin is located in the heart of the town and can offer families discreet and luxurious suites and private apartments while the Riffelalp Resort is located up in the mountains to provide complete tranquillity and unrivalled views of the Matterhorn.

Arriving in Zermatt guests will be struck by the peace and tranquillity created by the car-free environment which makes this a relaxing and safe place for families.

There are 38 peaks that surround the village including the Matterhorn - one of the most famous mountains in Europe. Exploring them couldn't be easier with opportunities for walking, hiking, mountain biking, using one of the 18 cableways and ski lifts that operate throughout the summer or taking a helicopter ride to get the ultimate bird's eye view.

The Middle East is well connected to Switzerland with Swiss International Airlines (www.swiss.com ) operating 31 weekly flights from the region to Zurich - including daily services from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and others from Cairo, Muscat, Jeddah and Riyadh. There are also 14 daily connecting flights to Geneva.