P173 (eletext 173 Nov27 21:08:17 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— Switzerland's an Alpine wonderland by Will Venn Why go to Switzerland? For an Alpine adventure. Scenic lakes and mountains make up this beautiful, tranquil country at the heart of Europe. When should I go? For skiing, go from now to April. June to September is ideal for hiking and exploring. How much does it cost? A weekend break in Zurich costs from £249. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— Holidays index 170 (eletext Holidays is also available on digital TV. Freeview Channel 101 10 Best Q&A UK resorts HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Nov27 21:13:27 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— Switzerland's an Alpine wonderland Where are the best ski slopes? Black runs, long runs, night runs - the choice is endless but among the best- known resorts are Klosters, Zermatt, St Moritz and Gstaad. What about apses-ski? Food wise try a range of different fondues, sausages and deep fried apple cookies. What's in a good fondue? Cheeses such as Gruyere, Vacherin and mmental. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Switzerland deals from £480 226 (eletext Holidays is also available on digital TV. Visit Sky Channel 662 10 Best Q&A UK resorts HolidaysP173 $eletext 173 Nov27 22:18:20 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— Switzerland's an Alpine wonderland Where should I go in summer? Try a walking tour in the Swiss Alps. The Jungfrau region has great landscapes and the Bernese Alps are where to head to catch sight of Mt iger. What if the terrain is tough? Chair lifts and gondolas will help you and walking trails are clearly marked. Any must-sees? Apart from the peaks, keep an eye out for edelweiss. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Your holiday queries answered 175 (eletext Holidays is also available on digital TV. Freeview Channel 101 10 Best Q&A UK resorts HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Nov27 21:23:57 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— Switzerland's an Alpine wonderland What are the Swiss lakes like? They are picture postcard perfect; Lucerne and Geneva are particularly worth seeing and Leukerbad, south east of Bern, has hot springs. What's Geneva like? This historic city is home to the C home to the UN's HQ in Europe. Is it easy to reach? Yes, it's great as a long weekend break destination. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Switzerland deals from £480 226 (eletext Holidays is also available on digital TV. Visit Sky Channel 662 10 Best Q&A UK resorts HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Nov27 21:28:30 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— Switzerland's an Alpine wonderland What about the other cities? ucerne has more of a traditional old town feel to it while Zurich has become a very fashionable place full of clubs. Are there any special events in 2007? There's the Montreux Jazz estival in July and the artier Polo World up in St Moritz in January for starters. Chocs good? Amazing. Lindt, Nestle and Suchard are well-worth tasting. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— News 301 Finance 140 WHAT'S IN THE STARS? SEE MARJORIE ORR p198/9 10 Best Q&A UK resorts HolidaysP173 Teletext 173 Nov27 22:03:13 —————————————————————————— GUIDE —————— Switzerland's an Alpine wonderland What souvenirs shall I take home? Chocolate, Swiss watches and an obligatory cuckoo clock. More info? Switzerland Travel entre Ltd, 10 Wardour Street, London, W1D ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— The latest destination guide 173 GET RID OF YOUR DEBTS Pick up the phone and call without obligation! Call Free Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Sat 9am-5pm www.debtsplc.com 10 Best Q&A UK resorts Holidays