VISIT SWITZERLAND

SOME FACTS....
Switzerland (German: Die Schweiz French: Suisse, Italian: Svizzera, Romansh: Svizra, officially the Helvetic Confederation is a landlocked alpine country of roughly 7.7 million people (2009) in Western Europe with an area of 41,285 km². Switzerland is a federal republic consisting of 26 states called cantons. Berne is the seat of the federal authorities, while the country's economic centres are its three global cities, Geneva, Basel and especially Zürich. Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world by per capita gross domestic product. Zürich and Geneva have respectively been ranked as having the first and second highest quality of life in the world.
Switzerland is bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. The country has a long history of neutrality — it has not been at war since 1815 — and hosts many international organizations, including the Red Cross, the World Trade Organization and one of the U.N.'s two European offices. However, it is not a member of the European Union.
Switzerland is multilingual and has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. The country's formal name is Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft in German, Confédération suisse in French, Confederazione Svizzera in Italian and Confederaziun svizra in Romansh. The establishment of Switzerland is traditionally dated to 1 August 1291; the first of August is the national holiday.



DESTINATIONS IN SWITZERLAND

Geneva Tourism Geneva is a world city, a city characterised by its cosmopolitan population. People come here for many reasons, from humanitarian commitments, attending trade fairs and festivals to diplomatic and cultural activities. Geneva can be considered as the world's smallest metropolis and the headquarters of some of the most prestigious organizations in the world such as The Red Cross and European HQ of the United Nations. Zurich Tourism Zurich is truely a wonderful place set among some of the most beautiful scenic vistas on the shores of Lake Zurich. Zurich is just a stone's throw from the Alps. Gentle hills, peaceful woods, the unpolluted lakes and rivers, picturesque villages, all provides an ideal starting point for all kinds of excursions from Zurich. Lugano Tourism Lugano is one of the largest financial centres in Switzerland. Business and banking is very much a part of life in Lugano. But beauty and nature, architecture and heritage are also very much part of the city. Lugano a perfect blend of a world city and a small town, a place where business and pleasure, efficiency and work go hand in hand. Locarno Tourism Locarno has a very pleasant climate and a lush subtropical vegetation. It turns enchanting at night when the arcades and portici , During the night, when soft tunes ooze out of city bars and restaurants and when city lights reflects upon the beautiful lake, the city takes on a surrealistic quality. Lucerne Tourism Lucerne is easily accessible due to its central location. The town is a car free zone and small enough to be explored by foot. Have a walk around Lucerne and explore the picture perfect town. St. Moritz Tourism Located almost 6'000 feet high up in the Swiss Alps, the famed tourist destination of St. Moritz is a terrific place to be visited. St.Moritz enjoys more sunshine than any other place in Switzerland. When in St.Moritz, enjoy the pleasant climate and its wonderful cosmopolitan atmosphere. Lausanne Tourism Situated on three hills with the Lake of Geneva and beautiful vineyards surrounding it, Laussane is a very picturesque town. The striking Swiss Alps are also nearby. Zermatt Tourism Lying to the south-west of Switzerland, Zermatt is situated at an altitude of 1620 m. Zermatt is a unique place to visit as it is a car-free resort. Zermatt is situated in the canton of Valais in the Matter Valley. Zermatt offers wonderful vistas of 38 four-thousand-metre snow laden peaks to visitors and tourists. Swiss Alps Tourism Covering an area of almost 60% of Switzerland, the Alps Mountain Range covers most of Switzerland extending from France and leveling out further into Austria. With the Alps mountain system in the south and the Jura in the northwest, mountains form the majority of the Swiss terrain causing The Alps Mountain to be known as Swiss Alps. Montreux Tourism The lovely little towns of Montreux and Vevey are nestled on the waterfront of a pristine lake. Enjoy the 15 km of lakeside where steamships ply up and down, the snow-capped mountains, the charming hotels and their many international celebrities. Interlaken Tourism Situated in Bernese Oberland, Interlaken is a striking tourist destination in Europe. The Interlaken resort region consists of the quaint villages of Iseltwald, Bönigen and Ringgenberg-Goldswil on Lake Brienz, Wilderswil at the entrance to the mountain valleys and the mountain villages of Beatenberg and Habkern.

HOTELS IN SWITZERLAND

HOTELS IN GENEVA

International & Terminus Hotel | Les Nations Hotel
Strasbourg & Univers Hotel | Le Warwick Hotel | Le Montbrillant Hotel | Movenpick Hotel

HOTELS IN ZURICH

Montana Hotel | Rutli Hotel | Glockenhof Hotel
Novotel Zurich Airport Hotel | Hilton Zurich Airport Hotel

HOTELS IN ZERMATT

Mischabel Hotel | Biner Hotel | Butterfly Hotel | Excelsior Hotel
Sarazena Hotel | Albana Real Hotel | Alex Hotel | La Ginabelle Hotel | Simi Minotel Suisse Hotel

HOTELS IN LUGANO

Continental Hotel | Federale Hotel | International au Lac Hotel | Lugano Dante Hotel

HOTELS IN LOCARNO

Dell' Angelo Hotel | Du Lac Hotel | Muralto Hotel | Locarno Dante Hotel

HOTELS IN LUCERNE

3 Konige Hotel | Waldstatterhof Hotel | Weissen Kreuz Hotel | Cascada Hotel
Des Balances Hotel | Montana Hotel

HOTELS IN MONTREUX

Helvetie Hotel | Suisse Majestic Hotel

HOTELS IN ST. MORITZ

Hauser Hotel | Laudinella Hotel | Soldanella Hotel | Steinbock Hotel | Albana Hotel | Monopol Hotel | Steffani Hotel

HOTELS IN INTERLAKEN

Blume El Azteca Hotel | Chalet Oberland Hotel | City Hotel | Villa Europe Hotel
Du Lac Hotel | Du Nord Hotel | Royal St. Georges Hotel | Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage | Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel

So do visit Switzerland in your vacations.its the heaven on earth.

tour france this summer

France officially the French Republic. French is a country located in Western Europe, that is also comprised of various overseas islands and territories located in other continents. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. It is often referred to as L’Hexagone (The “Hexagon”) because of the geometric shape of its territory. France is a unitary semi-presidential republic with its main ideals expressed in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Metropolitan France is bordered (in clockwise direction from the north) by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain. France's overseas departments and collectivities also share land borders with Brazil and Suriname (bordering French Guiana), and the Netherlands Antilles (bordering Saint-Martin). France is linked to the United Kingdom by the Channel Tunnel, which passes underneath the English Channel.
France is the largest country in the European Union and the second largest in Europe, France has been one of the world's foremost powers for many centuries. During the 17th and 18th centuries, France colonized much of North America; during the 19th and early 20th centuries, France built one of the largest colonial empires of the time, including large portions of North, West and Central Africa, Southeast Asia, and many Pacific islands. France is a developed country and possesses the fifth largest economy in the world—according to nominal GDP figures. It is the most visited country in the world, receiving 82 million foreign tourists annually. France is one of the founding members of the European Union, and has the largest land area of all members. France is a founding member of the United Nations, and a member of the Francophonie, the G8, NATO, and the Latin Union. It is one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and owns the largest number of nuclear weapons with active warheads and nuclear power plants in the European Union.


TOURISM IN FRANCE
With 81.9 million foreign tourists in 2007, France is ranked as the first tourist destination in the world, ahead of Spain (58.5 million in 2006) and the United States (51.1 million in 2006). This 81.9 million figure excludes people staying less than 24 hours in France, such as northern Europeans crossing France on their way to Spain or Italy during the Summer. France features cities of high cultural interest (Paris being the foremost), beaches and seaside resorts, ski resorts, and rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquillity (green tourism). Aside from casual tourism France attracts a lot of religious pilgrims to Lourdes, a town in the Hautes-Pyrénées département, that hosts a few million tourists a year. Popular tourist sites include: (according to a 2003 ranking[39] visitors per year): Eiffel Tower (6.2 million), Louvre Museum (5.7 million), Palace of Versailles (2.8 million), Musée d'Orsay (2.1 million), Arc de Triomphe (1.2 million), Centre Pompidou (1.2 million), Mont-Saint-Michel (1 million), Château de Chambord (711,000),Sainte-Chapelle (683,000), Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg (549,000), Puy de Dôme (500,000), Musée Picasso (441,000), Carcassonne (362,000).
HOTELS IN FRANCE
there are many hotels in France where you can stay according to your budget. here are links to some of the best hotels in paris and across the France.

Paris:
2 Star Paris Hotels
3 Star Paris Hotels
Exclusive Paris Hotels
First Class Parisian Hotels
Luxury Chain Paris Hotels
Luxury Paris Hotels
Parisian Palaces

Regions of France:

3 Star Hotels in Alsace
3 Star Hotels in Aquitaine
3 Star Hotels in Auvergne
3 Star Hotels in Brittany
3 Star Hotels in Burgundy
3 Star Hotels in Centre
3 Star Hotels in Champagne-Ardenne
3 Star Hotels in Corsica
3 Star Hotels in Franche-Comte
3 Star Hotels in Languedoc-Roussillon
3 Star Hotels in Limousin
3 Star Hotels in Lorraine
3 Star Hotels in Midi-Pyrenees
3 Star Hotels in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
3 Star Hotels in Normandy
3 Star Hotels in Pays-de-la-Loire
3 Star Hotels in Picardie
3 Star Hotels in Poitou-Charentes
3 Star Hotels in Provence
3 Star Hotels in Rhone-Alpes
3 Star Hotels in the Riviera
4 Star Hotels in Alsace
4 Star Hotels in Aquitaine
4 Star Hotels in Auvergne
4 Star Hotels in Brittany
4 Star Hotels in Burgundy
4 Star Hotels in Centre
4 Star Hotels in Champagne-Ardenne
4 Star Hotels in Corsica
4 Star Hotels in Franche-Comte
4 Star Hotels in Languedoc-Roussillon
4 Star Hotels in Limousin
4 Star Hotels in Lorraine
4 Star Hotels in Midi-Pyrenees
4 Star Hotels in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
4 Star Hotels in Normandy
4 Star Hotels in Pays-de-la-Loire
4 Star Hotels in Picardie
4 Star Hotels in Poitou-Charentes
4 Star Hotels in Provence
4 Star Hotels in Rhone-Alpes
4 Star hotels in the Riviera

TOUR IN PARIS AND ACROSS THE FRANCE

Welcome to Paris !

France.com, in partnership with the major Tour operators specialized in sightseeing motorcoach tours and minibus with driver can help you discover the beauty of Paris and France.
Paris tour, historic Paris , Cruise by day on the Seine River, Grand Louvre museum, Montmartre, etc...
Discover all our sightseeing tours in Paris and France.

	Paris day tours Discover Paris, the "city of Lights", from the comfort of our panoramic air conditioned motorcoach or from our mini-bus with driver guide with pick up and drop off at your hotel).. This selection includes all day sightseeing tours in paris, Seine cruise and cultural tours...	.
	Paris night tours Discover Paris, the City of Lights, after dark ! Its history, tree-lined boulevards with their animated cafes and brilliantly illuminated monuments and squares... dine at the Eiffel Tower or spend a unforgettable evening in one of Paris most famous cabaret ..	.
	Paris dinner and lunch cruises There is no better way to get acquainted as well as awed by the beauty of Paris than taking a cruise along the Seine. Our selection features the best lunch and dinner cruises for your enjoyment.	.
	Paris cabaret tours This selection show only tours including an evening in a cabaret. Spend a delicious night and dinner at the worldwide famous Moulin Rouge, Lido or Paradis Latin ...	.
	Paris Gourmet Tours How about spending an afternoon or a full day perfecting your cooking skills? Want to know what a real French Bakery looks like and be able to taste bread as fresh as can be? Our Paris Gourmet Tours are here for your enjoyment!	.
	Paris Walking Tours Take a guided stroll through Paris's most beautiful streets and sites. Perfect for those who want a more active and personal way to discover Paris.	.
	Tours outside of Paris Spend a delicious day out of Paris and discover the the grandeur of classical French architecture with Versailles castle, or spend a day with Monet and Van Gogh in Giverny and Auvers !!	.
	Tours in France Discover the Loire Valley, the Normandy, Mont Saint Michel, the Provence andCote d'Azur, Burgundy and more ... experience France with this selection of full day, overnight private or shared tours!	.
	Paris Passes Have your Paris Metro Pass and Paris Museum Pass delivered to your hotel just before your arrival or your home worldwide. Also available: Opentour bus hop on/off pass. Save precious time, don't wait in line at museums and use Paris public transportation services for unlimited rides'	.

TOURISTS DESTINATION IN FRANCE
French Alps is one of the finest ski destinations in Europe, and it also offers excellent conditions for hiking, trekking, river rafting and other thrilling adventures. France also enjoys a long coastline dotted with strings of beautiful and exotic beaches. The Beaches of France are truly world-class, promising unlimited fun and excitement to its visitors.

France beaches are known for their liberal attitude towards bathing attire, and you can find plenty of topless or even nude beaches on scenic Mediterranean Coast and the Corsica Island.
France has a very rich cultural heritage, which dates back to thousands of years. France is world-famous for its unmatched collections of museums, amazing medieval castles and cathedrals, and of course for its varieties of delicous cuisine and wines. France also has innumerable historical and cultural attractions including some of the most amazinmg UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Among top historical and cultural attractions in France include the Palace of Versailles, Louvre Museum in Paris, Fontainebleau Castle and Le Mont-Saint-Michel.

France is not all about its museums and cathedrals, but the country also has contributed a lot to the world in the field of modern engineering.

Among modern attractions in France include the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Disneyland Paris - a world-famous theme park.

Besides, France has several world-class cities, including Paris, Cannes, Lyon, Nice, Lille, and Marseille with world-class hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, shopping malls and much more, promising unlimited fun and excitement for tourists.