Spa and ski in Switzerland

Monday, 4 October 2010 5:32 PM

There’s more to a winter getaway in St Moritz than just skiing, as the Swiss town also boasts the best Alpine spa, according to the Financial Times. So popular are the relaxing therapies on offer that just as many tourists visit for the spa as for the ski.

Enjoy a luxury mini-break at the Grand Hotel Kronenhof, which is offering a three-night stay, including breakfast, dinner and spa treatments for £790 per person. The Break Away deal includes a 20-minute relaxing alpine wild herb bath, a 25-minute regenerating body wrap, a 50-minute Kronenhof anti-stress massage, a 60-minute Carita Express facial for ladies or a 60-minute personal training session for men.

For a romantic couple’s getaway, try the ‘Time for Two’ package, which includes a champagne reception, a private horse-drawn carriage ride to picturesque Val Roseg and exclusive use of the private spa suite for two hours. During this time you can take a hydro jet bath, or enjoy a 25-minute aroma massage. Prices start from £784 per person.
For more details and to book, visit the Grand Hotel Kronenhof website: www.kronenhof.com

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