7 Days. 3N SAINT MORITZ 4* (BB) | 3N ZURICH 4* (BB)

About the destination: St Moritz is a beacon of health and wealth. This resort needs little introduction. It's one of the most famous holiday spots in Europe. A playground for today's high-flyers, the healing properties of its waters have been known for 3000 years. If you're a fan of skiing, then St Moritz is the place for you. However, Saint Moritz has more to offer than just skiing. This lovely small town, situated by a picturesque lake near the Engadine Valley, offers a host of other sporting facilities like golf, horse riding, rafting, and sailing to name but a few. And it's also the perfect place to relax by the lake, go hiking and admire the stunning scenery and do a bit of shopping. While visiting a number of city museums, you can familiarise yourself with its historical past. The Engadine Museum showcases a collection of the folk art and traditions, the Segantini Museum displays works by the painter Giovanni Segantini. In the centre of St. Moritz is the Leaning Tower built in the 12th century. The tower, which stands at 33m, leans at an angle of 5.5 degrees. Another landmark of the town is the Abbey, which houses numerous churches, church treasures and relics. This adorable, cosy and charming little town, where the standard of service is second to none, is a paradise for lovers of snow-capped mountains and luxury.

About the destination: Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich is home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial engine of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang about in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a stylish handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character blares from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a massive techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are buzzing with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just soaking up its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside takes on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, top-notch museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.