Parkhotel Vitznau – Sleeping Beauty has woken up

Vitznau – Actually the photo has been taken already in September, one of these nice warm afternoons. We were on our way to Weggis and made a little detour to Vitznau to explore the recently renovated Parkhotel.

This stunning house is definitely worth going again. There are two restaurants, one more bistro style – “prisma” in a glass cube, and the other a gourmet temple called “focus” (16 Gault Millau).
We enjoyed a cocktail on the terrace overlooking lakeVierwaldstättersee and the mountains.

http://www.parkhotel-vitznau.ch/de

Casal de Santa Eulàlia

Mallorca – In 2011 we celebrated our marriage at this magical place. We were looking for a location we could house all guests with optimized “good weather guarantee” and good food and wine. By browsing in the internet we found the Casal de Santa Eulàlia and put it on our favourites list with some other hotels and fincas. After an on-site inspection in Mallorca it was crystal clear that the Eulàlia was OUR location.

The staff is wonderfully friendly and one can see they work together like a family. As it is an old finca, the rural house is large opening and the rooms are all different; some with balcony some with terrace. The complex has different pools and even a tennis court.

Specially to mention is the kitchen: I have never had better pork meat than in the Eulàlia! The special pigs with black trotters (The meat is also known dried as “pata negra”) are feed with acorn. The Eulàlia has its own garden and grows a lot of vegetables, fruits and herbs for the kitchen.

It is just a wonderful place to relax, celebrate and as a starting point of countless excursions. Last time we have been there in 2012 and I can’t wait to return.

www.casal-santaeulalia.com

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Hotel and Restaurant Rössli

Hurden – Vacation in Switzerland is great if the weather is good. So we planned to go out for dinner by boat and I wanted to go somewhere we haven’t been yet. I looked at my special map – I got from a friend – with restaurants with a landing dock. We chose the Rössli, neighbour of the Adler (blog to follow). Unfortunately it started to rain just as we set off and it only stopped when we returned home.

But the visit was worthwhile. The service was very nice and they tried their best but with the rain and all the guests moving inside it was a bit hectic. The view is really nice and the atmosphere Mediterranean. It is also a popular spot to get married as a little chapel is located just next door. The tatar (beef from Heinzer…seems to be en vogue) was good although “hot” needed some spice up by ourselves. The bi-colour chocolate mousse (see pic) was yummy and worth all the calories.

http://www.hotel-restaurant-roessli.ch/

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Osteria Vista – Marina Lachen

Lachen – Last Sunday we urged for a pizza after all the barbecuing. As we still wanted to sit by the water we went for Marina Lachen. You can also go by boat, they offer a few spaces. The service is very nice and the food is good. On a beautiful day you need to make a reservation. The same complex houses also an Asian restaurant and a steak house.

www.marinalachen.ch/de/gastronomie/osteria

Vertigo

Bangkok – The roof top of the hotel Banyantree hosts the restaurant Vertigo. The view over Bangkok is just spectacular and breathtaking. The food of the restaurant is international with an Asian twist and quite ok but pricey. You need to book in advance and respect the dress code. If you want to have a look you can also just go for a drink or two….

www.banyantree.com/en/bangkok

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Hotel and restaurant Puro

Mallorca – Stylish City Hotel in the middle of Palmas old town including a small lounge on the roof top, a bar (very lively on Friday and Saturday) and  a beach club about 20 mins away. The restaurant is also worth a visit but no terrace or view.

www.purohotel.com

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Hotel Sukothai and Restaurant Celadon

Bangkok – The Sukothai for me –
is one of the best hotels I have ever been for service, style, food. Already in
2010, the restaurant Celadon presented its menu on iPads with text and of course
beautiful pictures. The food and service was excellent and prices high but ok for
what you get. The setting of the restaurant is very romantic on a little island.
Check out the photos on the webpage.

www.sukhothai.com/Dining/Celadon