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INSIDERS TRAVEL GUIDE:
SECRET ESCAPE TO VERBIER SWITZERLAND GLITZ + GLAMOUR + ART
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By Rachel Vancelette
erbier Switzerland is the international posh playground welcoming a glitzy après-ski scene, including celebrities, royals, alpine insiders, and backcountry explorers. Escape to a premiere ski destination for the essential escape and grab an adrenal rush for a fantastic adventure in the mountains. Even Prince Harry escaped to Verbier just before his nuptials to Megan Markle!
SECRET ESCAPE TOP PICKS:
Often going under the radar, Verbier is packed with excellent options for travelers, including art hopping, fondue tasting, skiing and mountain adventures. These breathtaking mountain views present wide open, mesmerizing steep slopes and offer new artwork discoveries throughout the extraordinary landscape. International contemporary artists Olaf Breuning, Kiki Thompson, Will Ryman, Donna Dodson and many more with the 3D Verbier Foundation can be found almost like an open museum. It is a true paradise for skiers, opened ten months out of the year making it a great escape to include contemporary art, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding or freeriding!
The Shed: Sometimes, you just want to have a yummy cheeseburger, and this chic and sexy spot will have your taste buds hopping. You might find just yourself cozied up with the next prominent local artist from Verbier 3D Foundation for a great art chat! Did you know Verbier 3D Foundation has a great capsule collection of jigsaw puzzles with ART X PUZZLES?
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Restaurant Le Caveau: Everyone needs to find the best fondue of Switzerland and what a better place to find it! Make sure to make a reservation in advance as it gets packed. We can also suggest Igloo du-Mont-Fort, which has the highest fondue in Europe at 3300 meters.
Verbier 3-d Foundation: An engaging artist residency in the heart of Verbier hosting top international artists from all around the world. Get in touch to experience some art in the local mountains. https://3dfoundation.com