Six Lavish Getaways That Should Be On Your Bucket List

The winter season is slowly setting in. Winter is also the perfect time for that much awaited vacation. We are all in the dreaming or planning stages of our next ultimate winter escape. If you're looking out for that superlative luxe vacation experience, here are six lavish getaways that should be on your bucket list.

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Badrutt's Palace Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland A fairy-tale castle, five generations and over 126 years of tradition with a modern spirit: On 29 July 1896, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel opened its doors in the heart of St. Moritz. As one of the most famous luxury hotels in the world, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel continues to attract a large number of high-profile guests – from crowned heads to politicians, business magnates and international stars. Past guests include celebrities such as Alfred Hitchcock, Audrey Hepburn and Charlie Chaplin.

Today, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, a St. Moritz landmark, has 157 elegant rooms and suites. Depending on the season, guests are treated to culinary experiences in up to nine restaurants and three bars – from afternoon tea in the woodpaneled Grand Hall to rustic Swiss specialties in the 450-year-old Chesa Veglia and the JapanesePeruvian delicacies of Nobuyuki Matsuhisa (served in what was once Europe’s first tennis hall) to the innovative fine dining on offer at IGNIV, the two Michelin-starred restaurant headed by Andreas Caminada. Unrivalled and unexpected eating and drinking meet a unique sense of belonging in a historic and iconic mountain resort. A celebration of style, sports, culinary and wellness adventures 6,000 feet up in the Swiss Alps. In winters, the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is the perfect starting point to explore one of the world’s most exciting ski regions.

Ultima Gstaad, Switzerland