A Few Tips on Visiting the Lion of Lucerne Go early or come late as there are plenty of tour groups that visit this beautiful monument. Any tourist map will guide you as it is located in Lucerne’s Old Town. It was literally carved into a cliff face. Designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen back in 1820, this stone sculpture commemorates…
Great Ambiance, Not So Good Food We have visited this Mulligan’s several times. Located right on the corner of downtown Jensen Beach, there is a distant view of the Indian River. Designed more like a casual Tiki-hut atmosphere, there are plenty of tables inside and out. The bar area is exceptional. Plenty of people come to Happy Hour to…
Our Favorite Restaurant in Switzerland Located on the main street of Lauterbrunnen, this unpretentious place became our favorite eating place. The food was excellent, friendly staff and priced reasonably. This is a well-run restaurant with the emphasis on quality. Our first meal was with the traditional Fondue. It was served with potatoes and small cups of onion, garlic and chives.…
A Few Tips about Hotel Stella Della Marina Book early as it has become a very popular hotel run by an interesting local, Gabrielle Marcelini. He has named this hotel in honor of his lovely daughter, Stella. It is an 11 room pension, with AC and breakfast on the terrace facing the sea. Stella della Marina Hotel is located in”…
A Loyal Following Located on Dixie Highway and East Ocean Avenue, this popular restaurant is easy to get to off of I-95. Close by is a small Dewey Park and that is where we parked behind the restaurant. A lively bar, this restaurant has several sections. Inside and outside patio areas are offered. We sat in a cozy room…
Where Ambiance and Great Food Reigns Supreme Come early or have reservations, Restorante Belforte is a popular restaurant on the sea in Vernazza. Above is the famous Castello Doria, a 15th century lookout tower. Part of the restaurant is perched on a high rock tower with fabulous views. Ambiance reigns supreme. Restorante Belforte is definitely a romantic restaurant. There are…
A Few Tips About Metropole Suisse Hotel We selected this hotel due to the proximity to the railroad. It is still a good 15 minute walk with bags. There are about sixty steps down to and through a park. Coming back we decided to walk around the park on a more even trail. After second thoughts, taking a Taxi…
Few Tips About Hotel Silberhorn Third generation owned since the early 1900’s, this is a comfortable hotel, centrally located with friendly staff. Located above the train station when you leave, it is an easy walk with your bags. A new section was added over Christmas. We were given room 42 facing the picturesque 900 foot Staubbach Falls. At…
A Few Tips about Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen Located in Lauterbrunnen, the Staubbach falls is majestic. Maybe the most picturesque falls in Switzerland. Falling 900 feet, the water spreads out causing a mist, at the very least, a gorgeous view. The trail up the falls takes about 15-20 minutes. We found “walking sticks” at the base of the trail. That’s…
A Three Star Hotel that should be Four Stars You cannot go wrong by booking this hotel. A short walk from the railroad station, this is an extremely comfortable and historical hotel. We were given a room facing Lake Lugano with a balcony. Our bed was extremely comfortable and the bathroom modern. Other rooms face an inviting heated pool…