Experience A Life of Royalty For A Night in Switzerland

Posted on October 18, 2008
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by Todd Gibson

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to step into a fairy tale? Those that visit the Beau Rivage Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland, know exactly what being royalty feels like. Not only does this resort and spa look like a castle, it happens to be the genuine article.

During the 1800s, Beau Rivage was the place to go for those that were considered the upper crust of society. Balls were held in the great ballroom, parties allowed guests to mingle under moonlight skies, and those that were lucky enough to spend the night were awoken with a stunning view of the river.

The resort is especially nice in the evening. The Palace is reflected in the waters surrounding it, creating an atmosphere that is like something from Cinderella or some other fairy tail. You can just sip champagne and take it all in.

As if that is not enough, there is the spa proper. Beau Rivage offers a bevy of treatments that will turn back the years for your body. You probably do not remember coming out of the womb, but this will be a close approximation.

From body scrubs laced with fine flowers and exotic sugars to bathes that include some of the best oils in all the land, this is far more than an ordinary spa. From the moment you walk through the grand columns during arrival, you will note that this is one spot on earth where every little detail has been accounted for.

As far as the decor of the hotel goes, if you can imagine what the insides of a palace might be like you may be able to guess at the interior of this hotel. Silken draperies hang from grand windows; marble stairways and hallways lead the way to your decadent room; and fresh flower bloom all around.

Wake up and walk out onto your private terrace. Sip a coffee and enjoy the peaceful view of the river and palatial grounds. I would hazard to guess it is physically impossible to be stressed out here. It is simply to beautiful and peaceful.

Beau Rivage used to only be for the rich, famous and royalty. These days, us lowly peasants can book a room without passing a lineage test. That does not mean that the palace has lost any of its luster.

So, will this kingly experience come with a kingly price? Not really. The rates are surprisingly reasonable considering the accommodations. They begin at 450 Swiss Francs for a room with a garden view.

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Author Todd Gibson is with NomadJournals.com – unique gifts for friends and family members alike.

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