Words by Lulu Eagle
Snuggled under a blanket of snow lies the idyllic town of St. Moritz which is home to its first ever luxury 5* boutique hotel where honeymooners flock to experience a taste of a Swiss snowy paradise. Follow Lulu Eagle as she experiences this winter wonderland for herself…
Experience the magic of Christmas with a unique winter wonderland honeymoon in St. Moritz, Switzerland. A location ideal for adventurous newlyweds seeking an active and rejuvenating retreat, they can glide under the enchanting moon and black velvet skies, savouring the romantic vistas of the snow-covered mountain peaks.
Ride the Bernina express from Zurich Airport to St. Moritz and enjoy the breathtaking views as it snakes through the scenic route of the iconic mountains – home to the Aletsch Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In just over three hours you will arrive at the most spectacular ski hotspot of Europe, that offers a diverse scope of luxury hotels and quaint chalets. Alternatively, a quick helicopter charter can whisk you to St. Moritz in under an hour, in time for a festive holiday tipple and decadent treat.
Situated below the Piz Rosatsch mountain, overlooking Lake St. Moritz, lies the towns first ever luxury 5* boutique hotel. The iconic St. Moritz hotel La Margna, dating back to 1906, has officially re-opened as ‘Grace La Margna’ this summer. The renovated hotel adds a stunning touch to the alpine landscape with calming hues of sage green, cool grey, and alabaster, reflecting the serenity of the great outdoors. Guests can choose from 74 rooms in the historic La Margna Wing or the modern Grace Wing, all offering panoramic views of the snowy landscape as well as superb facilities – including smart room tablets with various services available at the tap of an iPad. For the ultimate sleeping experience choose from an extensive pillow menu before drifting off into a luxurious nights sleep. The showstopping three-bedroom penthouse suite, perched at the top of the hotel, includes a dazzling rooftop terrace, bubbly jacuzzi, and a built-in fireplace, creating the ultimate alpine love nest for honeymoon couples.
After exploring the snowy summits and enchanting villages, indulge in a couple’s deep tissue massage at the spa using the finest of Bellefontaine skincare (https://bellefontaineswitzerland.com/ch/en) enriched with alpine ingredients. This secluded sanctuary, high in the clouds, features hydrotherapy pools, wellness showers, a steam bath, and two saunas, providing the perfect place to relax and decompress.
Echoing the mantra that “food is the universal language of love”, Grace’s fittingly named restaurant ‘The View’ – serves up wickedly indulgent dishes, including; tantalising aphrodisiacs and melt-in-the-mouth desserts. The opulent breakfast buffet by day transforms into a refined eatery at night, offering culinary delights made with locally sourced ingredients.
For a divine dining experience amongst nature (https://www. theoutdoors-stmoritz.com/), explore the woodland tracks and take a blissful stroll throughout the majestic forest. The fairytale setting is an undeniably romantic spot, perfect for some lakeside fondue paired with Gusbourne’s vintage sparkling wine (https://www. gusbourne.com/.)
Nightly rates at Grace La Margna start from 950 during the Winter season, with breakfast included. To book a romantic stay at this alpine love nest, visit: https://www.gracehotels.com/en/destinations/grace-la-margna-st-moritz.
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