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Opposite page: Accommodations at the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern. Throughout the city, you’ll ﬁnd more than 80 fountains, some regal and some downright weird, offering drinking water for locals and visitors. Our favorite is the Kindlifresserbrunnen, the Child-Eater Fountain, which depicts just that and which dates back to the 16th century. It is located at Kornhausplatz. But don’t let Bern’s long history fool you. Modern-day bars, cafes and great stores are tucked away beneath roughly four miles of arcades that stretch along main streets in the city-center. Even the “scientiﬁc” part of Bern is engrossing—Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity while living in Bern and his former apartment is available for a quick peek just a couple of blocks away from the Clock Tower. There’s also the Einstein Museum, a beautifully confectioned space ﬁlled with memorabilia, ﬁlm interviews, photos and records of his life and work. Visitors get a self-guided tour with iPod Shufﬂes that lead them through the intriguing life of this revolutionary genius. This is a must when visiting Bern. Another necessary stop here is the Zentrum Paul Klee, outside of Old Town, which houses more than 4,000 of Klee’s works. Housed under three steel “waves,” the museum is beautiful inside and out, with a lovely activity area for kids and adults, a sculpture park and a research center. Bern is easily explored on foot with a good map or even an iPod audio guide available for rent from the Bern Tourism Ofﬁce, which lets you choose between two routes or listen to individual commentary on some of the city’s most fascinating sights. The ofﬁce also offers tours by bus or scooters; don’t forget to stop by BearPark to see the iconic bears for which the city is named. Keep in mind that Bern may also be navigated by tram or bus, which are easy to hop on and off. swiss scents Imagine spending each day amid the aromas of cookies and cheese. These are the cheery smells of the Emmental Valley, about a 40-minute drive from Bern. A vision of happy cows, emerald rolling hills and pastoral bliss, this is a slice of the bucolic Switzerland that is not merely a postcard set-up but a daily reality. The smell of the friendly Kambly complex alone is indescribable—like stepping into a scratch-and-sniff fairytale. The Kambly family has been ÍÍ The world’s easiest job? Postcard photographer in Stockholm. Cruise to Stockholm, one of the world’s most beautiful capitals. www.stockholmcruise.com http://www.stockholmcruise.com http://www.stockholmcruise.com

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Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk: Coworth Park, London
Tour Talk: Cox & Kings
Paws Up Ups "Glamping" to New Heights
"Alpine" Adventure at Four Seasons Resort Vail
Hotel Beaux Arts Miami
Out & About in New York City
Adventures on Hayman Island
It's the Good Life at The Leela Kovalam Beach
Peninsula Shanghai & Hong Kong
Silversea's Silver Spirit
Thailand Travel Planner
Luxury in the Wilderness, by Best of Patagonia
Savoring St. Vincent & the Grenadines
CuisinArt Resort & Spa, Anguilla
Luxurious Egypt
A Good Turn for Bern, Switzerland
Mexico's Luxury Trail

Recommend October 2011