The largest city in Switzerland, Zurich is a leading global city as an important financial center, with hundreds of banks and other world financial institutions headquartered there. Typical areas visited include Niederdorf, noted for its shops, cafes, traditional Swiss architecture, and winding streets. Neumarkt is in the historic city center and consists of well-kept medieval buildings and Switzerland's famed synagogue, and the stylish Theater is Neumarkt. The Kunsthaus represents the country's most prestigious art gallery. Simultaneously, the Fraumunster, on the banks of the Limmat River, is the city's most beautiful church, with its green, pointed belfry and quintessential clock all facing the picturesque Musterhof Square and its iconic medieval Guild Houses. More attractive is Augustinegarsse, a quarter packed with still functioning medieval buildings, cafes, and shops. If you feel like you can take the hammer on the wallet, head for the trendy and sumptuous Bahnhofstrasse, where you'll find one of the world's most expensive shopping boulevards. But your budget doesn't have to take the abuse; a stroll through the tree-lined avenue and coffee can be as rewarding an experience as shopping. The walk can lead you to Paradeplatz Square, the most expensive place in Europe, but again, pics and walking are for free…so is breathing! While in Zurich, don't forget to taste its specialty—Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, or sliced veal in white cream sauce. To feel like 'the king of the world, ' head to Üetliberg Mountain for a breathtaking view of the entire city.

Behind Vienna and Zurich, Geneva has the third-highest quality of life in any city in the world, and it doesn't end there. Rivaling Zurich in financial power, Geneva is also the headquarters of major UN institutions and the Red Cross. The city is also the hub for significant luxury watchmakers like Rolex, Omega, Vacheron Constantin, and Patek Philippe. So essential and so high-tech is Geneva that events like the Geneva Motor Show attract thousands of visitors who flock to see the significant automakers unveil their new, sometimes futuristic, concept models. The prominent landmark is Lake Geneva, or Lake Leman, with massive water spewing column from the middle. Though a major world city, Geneva has a far more quiet side than Zurich, and unlike it, the town is set against a rising landscape of towering mountains; amongst them is the famed Mont Blanc. A curious geographic occurrence, though, is the fact that Geneva seems to have been inserted deep into French territory; one would think it France proper, which also accounts for its more Francophile attitude and culture. For the young and adventurous, Lausanne offers that rather bold and romantic appeal with inspiring landscapes such as the ever omnipresent Mont Blanc and the enchanting Alpine scenery of the Jura Mountains. A boat ride to nearby Geneva across Lake Leman would also do much to enliven your day trip.

Swoop down a snowy mountain amidst pines and maybe even catch a glimpse of a fairy tale prince or your favorite actress skiing next to you in this ultra-luxury winter resort. The typical alpine scene, St. Moritz, is perched high above the Engadine valley on the slopes of the Albula Alps. The view of the valley and its lake is simply breathtaking. The town of St. Moritz itself is filled with ultra-luxurious hotels, stylish shops, cafes, and fine restaurants. If you feel your wallet is immune to this resort's viral expensive, then know it is the most costly winter resort in the world. But perhaps catching a glimpse of Kate and William skiing might as well be worth it!!