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“THE PROMENADE‟ IS THE MAIN CENTREPIECE FOR SHOPPING IN GSTAAD The Alpina is also a favourite hotel amongst clients. Having opened in 2012, the Alpina has a modern yet boutique concept, combining the best of modern and local architecture. The Panorama suite is truly magnificent with its three bedrooms and private hammam and jacuzzi, great for the ultimate luxury family get-away. The Six Senses Spa located at the hotel is a must so be sure to get an appointment ahead of time. Megu’s Swiss outpost where Madonna dined last year is fantastic and is now settled up in the Bernese Oberland. Make sure to dine at Sommet restaurant, a very worthy Michelin Star and 18-point Gault-Millau and definitely considered one of the best in Gstaad. “The Promenade is the main centrepiece for shopping in Gstaad,” says Gen, “so definitely carve out a few hours (or more) to stroll down the street to stores like Prada, Moncler, Louis Vuitton, Loro Piana. Make sure to stop at the de GRISOGONO boutique to meet and greet with Claudia.
"The first time I discovered de GRISOGONO is when I saw my mother wearing a pair of the gorgeous earrings. Since then, I always get excited for the new collection to come out. My favourites are the multi-gemstone Allegra rings and the Diamond Gypsy earrings that Karlie Kloss wore on the red carpet in Cannes… Stunning." Afterwards drop into Olden or the Gstaad Palace Lobby bar to share a few après-ski glasses of Swiss wine with the Uber elite. There are few places in the world that offer within a 235 square kilometre area such a culinary journey studded with 270 Gault&Millau points, three Michelin Guide stars and such a concentration of beautiful palace hotels reaching 25 stars like Gstaad. Some of her other favourite European winter hot spots include L'Apogée in Courchevel, France and the St. Moritz Palace. Of course, in the United States, Gen would pick Montage Deer Valley and the Little Nell in Aspen.
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