Destination in Focus: St. Moritz

If you have been following travel and lifestyle publications this past year, you are surely aware of the big trend in travel towards more athletic vacations such as bicycle tours, hiking, trekking, surfing and more. While sporting vacations have always been big in the winter with activities such as skiing and snowboarding, this year marks a shift in focus with more and more people signing up for summer activities especially bicycle trips.

St. Moritz which has always been a popular destination that a lot of tourism is also benefiting from this recent trend as its magnificent landscapes offer an attractive base for skiing and hiking. This is not new for St. Moritz, especially during winter with their world famous ski resorts. It is no wonder they have hosted the winter Olympics twice plus other international events. You can even find one of the worlds best toboggan courses available there.

St. Moritz offers some of the finest hotels around with unmatched luxury. While prices aren’t of the lowest you will find, you are sure to get your money’s worth especially if you are willing to pay for quality. St. Moritz is also a great starting point for traveling and seeing the Swiss Alps using one of the countries Swiss Passes which allow easy transfer among he county’s efficient mass transit system.