Grand Hotel Bellevue, Gstaad, Switzerland: Best of the Swiss Alps

Adventure thrill-seekers, spa enthusiasts, and nature lovers know that the Swiss Alps aren't limited to a winter sojourn. The fragrant Alpine meadows and majestic mountains allow for oodles of leisure activities in the summertime as well. Rock climbing, bike rides, hikes- the sky's the limit. And the best place to appreciate those gorgeous panoramas is the Grand Hotel Bellevue, the luxurious design hotel located in charming, traffic-free Gstaad on the language border of the German and French speaking part of Switzerland. Built in 1912, the deluxe 57-room hotel is situated in a park surrounded by centenary trees. Celebrated for its world-class spa, gourmet cuisine (and glass-enclosed wine cellar), exciting nightlife at the Porsche Club, and private hotel cinema, the resort dazzles its guests. Just check out the glowing reviews on TripAdvisor. Rooms come equipped with a laptop with wireless Internet connection and Bang & Olufsen TVs with DVD and CD-stereo system. Book the Etoiles Suite and you'll enjoy a Jacuzzi underneath a beautiful glass dome.