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Society - Extraordinary
December 21st - 2006 |
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6 Stars
& 5 Stripes
Hotel & Service |
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The Ultimate
Award:
Seven Stars and Stripes® |
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| We booked flights over Northern Europe and landed at
Geneva International Airport, Switzerland (GVA), which still appeared quite
busy as a result these late arrivals. We reached lake Geneva within half an
hour and walked into the gracious, welcoming golden doors of Le Mirador
Kempinski in less then an hour. The location is, due to lack of better words,
'a diamond in a platinum setting'. There is nothing on either side of the lake
that comes even close to the wonders of this stunning resort. |
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| “The location is, due to lack of better words, ‘a diamond
in a platinum setting’... ” ~ TB |
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| Lake Geneva in the Swiss Alps is a favorite playground
of many internationally renowned celebrities, serious writers and filmmakers.
As we were arriving here in December close to midnight, the lights of the world
below us still reflected in the waters of this fascinating lake and sparkled in
a million different ways. Our late appearance did not seem to have any impact
on the professional Front Office Manager checking us in, looking impeccable as
if he had that very moment emerged from their hotel brochure. |
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We followed the bellman up to
the precious 'Grand Staircase', lit with a magnificent glistening chandelier,
which in turn led us to our 'royal' accommodations. A celebrated designer has
truly accomplished his mission to set the mood on relax as one enters the
suite. We found it welcoming, engaging, and ever pleasing as the eye focuses on
the tasteful design and exquisite layout peppered with marvelously harmonized
fabrics.
We opened a good bottle of wine, nibbled on some delicious
chocolate covered fruits but decided to call in room service for something more
substantial, since we had missed dinner. The room service menu was extensive
and arrived after a short wait; not bad considering the late hour. Satisfied
and tired we decided to stop for the day. I took a quick shower in spacious
bath accommodations and then got to experience what they call a 'royal sleep'.
This bed was indeed fit for a lord. |
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| Waking up above the clouds conveys a feeling of
serenity but waking up overlooking Lake Geneva is waking up in paradise. Le
Mirador Kempinski is one of Switzerland's finest and most luxurious resorts,
coming across as a sophisticated mansion. As I sipped on a superb cup of
coffee, the clouds parted and displayed amazing rolling meadows, hibernating
vineyards, pastures and the eternal lake, turquoise today - reflecting the
colors of the silent sky. |
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| Royal Suite -
Living Room |
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| After a fabulous breakfast in a cozy dining nook
adjoining my spacious living room with view-to-die-for, we met with General
Manager Eric Favre. This highly qualified individual has worked all over the
world in respected positions in Bangkok, Thailand, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and
several renowned resorts in Switzerland. Always on the go, he is now in the
process of remodeling an attached wing with the intention of converting it into
private apartments, thus allowing affluent tenants 5 to 30 year long-term
leases. |
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Later that day one
thousand three hundred and twelve feet above Lake Geneva, I connected with ease
by WIFI with my office in New York. Then we were able to experience the
brand-new, sparkling pool facilities located in a separate building under a
glass-dome with flexible walls. Some guests were sunbathing and enjoying the
tempting warm waters and breathtaking views. The adjoining
Givenchy Spa can be considered one of the only health,
beauty and medical spa facilities 'above the clouds'.
I felt inclined to
partake in some spur-of-the-moment treatment, but my mind was set already on
reviewing the uniquely creative cuisine of one of Switzerland's most gifted
chefs:
Peter Knogl. |
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“Waking up above the clouds conveys a feeling
of serenity
but waking up overlooking
Lake Geneva is waking up in paradise.” ~
TB |
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by
Thorsten Buehrmann & Arno Goudschaal
Editor: Ingrid Lemme
Editor-in-Chief: John Lomitola
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| © 2006 ~ Seven Stars and Stripes, Inc. |
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