Savor the Summer with New Packages from Gstaad Palace in Switzerland

There is so much to enjoy during summer in the Swiss Alps that you may just need a bit of help getting started. Let Gstaad Palace light the way. The glamorous hotel in the heart of the lovely chalet village - one of the last family-owned Palaces in the region - is ushering in the season with three NEW travel packages. If Unforgettable Summer Days, Wonderful Family experiences, and quick, value-focused hops with One More Night free sound like your kind getaways, read on.

The Bernese Oberland is in bloom throughout summer with soothing temperatures and limitless opportunities for sightseeing, culture and adventure. The popular Gstaad Mountain Rides features nine cable cars for peak experiences, with restaurants and sunny terraces for dining and drinking surrounded by beautiful mountain views (kids ride free up to age nine). Meanwhile, Gstaad Palace has partnered with Swiss Adventure to plug guests into thrilling diversions from paragliding to river rafting, rock climbing to canyoneering, adventure walks to jeep safaris and more.

There are seasonal activities on sight at Gstaad Palace, too. Come summer, the Palace offers tennis on four outdoor courts, with instruction available for all ages and skill levels. The hotel's children's program offers parents cherished downtime while engaging kids with myriad activities including summer tobogganing, petting zoos, playgrounds and they won't want to miss the hotel's Bouncing Castle open every Sunday through summer during Brunch.

Sample everything summer has to offer in the Bernese Alps with three NEW travel packages from Gstaad Palace:

Unforgettable Summer Days: Enjoy a two-night midweek stay in any single or double room category with a stunning view over the Swiss Alps:

• Wine degustation and canapés with the Sommelier in the Palace wine cellar
• Relaxing hot stone massage of 50 minutes, per person, in the Palace Spa
• Cooking lesson with the Chef, with your own culinary masterpiece and wine
• Use of Palace Spa with indoor swimming pool, saunas, steam baths, outdoor pool with Jacuzzi and Olympic-size outdoor pool

Package rate per person including half board: Double room from CHF730 (approx. $775)
Valid: June 17 to September 13, 2012, subject to availability

Wonderful Family Summer: Book a four-night stay in a Double Superior Nord room with a stunning view of the Swiss Alps:

• 50% off regular rate for an additional Double Standard connected to a room for two children up to 16 years of age
• Swiss breakfast buffet and dinner at Le Grand Restaurant for up to four people
• Four "easy access" cards, including the use of cable cars, local buses, train transportation and entry to several tourist activities and museums in and around Gstaad, over three days
• Use of Palace Spa with indoor swimming pool, saunas, steam baths, outdoor pool with Jacuzzi and Olympic-size outdoor pool

Package rate per person including half board: from CHF1,215 (approx.$1,290)
Valid: June 17 to September 13, 2012, subject to availability

One More Night - 4 for 3: Book a four-night midweek stay in any double room category and get the fourth night free (including accommodation and breakfast), as well as an aroma massage of 25 minutes per person:

• Swiss breakfast buffet and dinner at Le Grand Restaurant
• Use of Palace Spa with indoor swimming pool, saunas, steam baths, outdoor pool with Jacuzzi and Olympic-size outdoor pool

Package rate per person including half board: from CHF1,175 (approx.$1,245)
Valid: June 17 to September 13, 2012, subject to availability

For more information or to reserve a Summer Package at Gstaad Palace, please contact +41 (0) 33 748 50 00 or visit www.palace.ch

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