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April 2012 Hideaway Report

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Alpine Highspots in Chamonix and Megève

Source: April 2012 Hideaway Report

The French department of Haute-Savoie and its towering Mont Blanc Range have attracted generations of American skiers. But when the snowfields have been replaced by flower-strewn meadows, the high Alps remain a wonderful destination, with... Read More...

Tags: France, Haute-Savoie

High-Altitude Gastronomy

Source: April 2012 Hideaway Report

The French Alps have recently emerged as a gastronomic destination on par with Burgundy and Provence. Many people now travel to the region purely to enjoy its outstanding and inventive restaurants. In fact, in the recently released 2012... Read More...

Tags: Flocons de Sel, French Alps, restaurants

Alpine Cheeses

Source: April 2012 Hideaway Report

The remarkable variety of local cheeses and cheese-based dishes is one of the great pleasures of dining in the French Alps. Reblochon is the most emblematic of Savoyard cheeses. Beaufort is a nutty hard cheese — similar to Gruy... Read More...

Tags: Cheese, France, French Alps

AAllard: The Summit of Style

Source: April 2012 Hideaway Report

Founded by tailor Armand Allard in 1926, AAllard is the most glamorous snow and sportswear shop in France. Unlike other brands that have gone global, there is only one store, and it remains faithful to the original vision and innovative... Read More...

Tags: active, France

Exploring Geneva

Source: April 2012 Hideaway Report

Many travelers enjoy only a brief experience of Geneva en route to the French Alps or the Swiss heartland. This is a shame, because it is an elegant and cosmopolitan city that offers the visitor a lot more than just exquisite watches. One... Read More...

Tags: Geneva, Switzerland

Canada’s Scenic Okanagan Valley

Source: April 2012 Hideaway Report

British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley had a lot going for it long before its wineries began making premium wines a decade or two ago. Generations of outdoor fun-seekers have flocked here from Vancouver and Calgary (five and eight hours... Read More...

Tags: British Columbia, Canada, Okanagan Valley

A World-Class Winery

Source: April 2012 Hideaway Report

Grapes are not a new crop in the Okanagan. In 1860, Father Charles Pandosy founded a Catholic mission in Kelowna, midway along the lake, and planted the province’s first vineyard. Over time, a wine industry evolved —... Read More...

Tags: British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, wine

What’s Hot, What’s Not

Source: April 2012 Hideaway Report

This regular column summarizes the observations of readers and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of your editor. Based on the hundreds of letters, emails, critique cards and forum posts we review each month, the following hotels... Read More...

Tags: maroma resort & spa, Mombo, Post Ranch Inn, Waldorf Astoria