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The Best Defense is a Good Offense -- Local Security Expert James Otigbah on...
Photo: James Otigbah trains a female student in self-defense. By Alexis Munier Staying street-smart and street-safe is a major concern for the so-called fairer sex.Even in Switzerland, where physical...
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Naughty or Nice? Neither?
Photo: Fotolia Letter from the Editor, December 19, 2014Welcome to the first Winter 2014/2015 issue of GSTAADLIFE.It’s that time of year again, and I’m seeing red. Poinsettias, shimmering garlands, and...
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Closure of von Siebenthal Cookshop
Photo: AvS After 142 years, Gstaad’s legendary von Siebenthal Cookshop has finally closed its doors. by GSTAADLIFEGstaad’s Promenade has seen many changes these past few years, but none hits home,...
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Holiday Food & Fancies, Swiss Style
Photo: FotoliaText: Alexis Munier When it comes to Christmas markets, no one does it better than the Swiss. Call it a Weinachtsmarkt or a marché de Noël, but you have to call it superbe....
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Luxury Arrives in the Pays-d’Enhaut
Photo: Hotel de RougemontThe newly debuted Hotel de Rougemont is the first luxury establishment to grace the Pays-d’Enhaut in many years. By GSTAADLIFEThe hotel is a classic blend of luxury and alpine...
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Overwhelming No at the Ballot Box
Photo: FotoliaBy: Alexis Munier Swiss Voters Reject Move to Eliminate Flat-Tax RateA strong majority of Swiss voters – 59.2 % – rejected a proposal to end lump-sum tax payments for wealthy foreigners...
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The Art of Rally Racing -- Champion Isabelle de Sadeleer on Automobiles &...
Photo: Alberto AlcocerInterview: Alexis Munier With her lithe figure and show-stopping smile, Isabelle de Sadeleer looks more ex-model than Model T. And yet, the Swiss vintage car aficionado has just...
View ArticleBDG Faces Uncertain Future
By GSTAADLIFE At a meeting in late autumn 2014, public approval seemed likely as the City Council and Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad (BDG) team presented the latest updates to a crowd of 800 people....
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New Bridge Breaks Records --- Peak Walk by Tissot
Photo: Glacier 3000The world’s only suspension bridge to connect two mountain peaks is now open at Glacier 3000. BY GSTAADLIFEThe Peak Walk by Tissot joins the station’s View Point peak with Scex...
View ArticlePrivate Ski Instructors Association Elects New President
After presiding over the Private Ski Instructors Gstaad-Saanenland association for four years, Nicole Haldi has handed over the reins to Christoph Hauswirth, who was unanimously elected new president....
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Do You Fondue? Cheese Specialties in the Saanenland
Photo: Fotolia Switzerland is one of the world’s leading cheese producers, with nearly 500 varieties available. So it comes as no surprise that Swiss national cuisine is based around this delicious...
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Same Time Next Season
Ski Instructors Jan Brand & Li Chun LeiAfter chocolate, watches, and cheese, when you think of skiing, you think of Switzerland. Since organised skiing was first developed in Glarus in 1892, this...
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The Alpina hosts QMS Anti-Aging RetreatADVERTORIALThe Six Senses Spa at The Alpina offers a range of treatments, only using exclusive skincare products. It also organizes retreats on a regular basis,...
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John F Kennedy International School Debuts Renovated Schoolhouse
Photo: John F Kennedy International SchoolText: GSTAADLIFE On February 20, John F Kennedy International School hosted an annual Open House.The event was a chance for the school to present its newly...
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Holiday Food & Fancies, Swiss Style
Photo: FotoliaText: Alexis Munier When it comes to Christmas markets, no one does it better than the Swiss. Call it a Weinachtsmarkt or a marché de Noël, but you have to call it superbe....
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Sarah, Duchess of York Graces Gstaad Gala
Left to right: Sarah, Duchess of York, IID President Homayra Sellier, and Libby Ferguson.Photo: Raphael FauxText: Alexis Munier Event Raises Funds to End Human Trafficking and Sexual...
View ArticleGood News at Annual Assembly of Gstaad Saanenland Tourism
There was reason to celebrate at the 22nd General Assembly of Gstaad Saanenland Tourism held earlier this month. Figures showed the touristic year 2013-2014 was the strongest in the past six years,...
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100 Winters in Gstaad
Samuel and Unni Turrettini, Le Rosey alumni, in Avrone commemorative sunglasses.Photos: Raphael FauxText: Januaria Piromallo Standing ovation–1000 clapping hands for the farewell speech of Philippe...
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Gstaad Palace Names New Director
Photo: Gstaad Palace Text: GSTAADLIFE Romuald Bour has been named director of the Gstaad Palace. Andrea Scherz, the third generation to run the family hotel, will remain general manager. “Romuald is my...
View ArticleLe Rosey Updates on New Campus Status
Text: GSTAADLIFE With the opening of several new chalets at the Gstaad Sports Centre, Le Rosey has a temporary solution to its growing problem of housing students.While they await an official response...
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