Luxe shopping, champagne climate and nightlife make St Mortiz a must-visit hot-spot for every style junkie
LN Mittal's country abode is here. It's not hard to understand why the businessman chose this paradise. It's the perfect marriage of material luxury and nature's beauty. A panoply of luxe retail outlets from Balmain to Alaia to Valentino and Prada greet you as you feast your eyes on the virgin St Moritz lake. Mind you, a Porsche is like a cab here!
Pioneer of winter toursim
St. Moritz was originally renowned for its mineral springs, frequented for more than 3000 years. Today, the resort is famous worldwide as the birthplace of winter tourism and winter sports in the Alps in the 19th century, and subsequently as the venue for two Olympic Winter Games (in 1928 and 1948) and numerous ski and bobsleigh world championships. The Alpine World Ski Championships will returns once again in 2017. The summer season too, offers a tremendous range of top sports and leisure activities, as well as cultural attractions, seductive shopping aand a packed calendar of world-class events.
Relish the Champagne climate
St. Moritz is also worshiped and celebrated worldwide for its "champagne climate" – not a reference to its caviar-eating holiday visitors, but to the mood-uplifting climate of Engadin. The geographical location on the southern side of the Alps enables St. Moritz and the whole Engadin to benefit from Italy's warm climate in summer. The orientation of the broad valley, open to the south-west and the sun, and the purity of the air gives rise to wonderfully bright, warmth-giving sunshine. Summer temperatures are never oppressive, however, thanks to the refreshing Maloja wind that blows from the south-west in sunny weather, bringing a pleasant coolness.
Hotels and restaurants
St. Moritz is home to an unrivaled concentration of 5-star hotels. These prestigious establishments, with their glamorous, elegant atmosphere and the world-class restuarnts, are complemented by a range of other welcoming hotels and restaurants serving a mouth-watering variety of local, national and international cuisines.
A luxe shoppers paradise
Stroll around St. Moritz's shops and you're guaranteed a few surprises. Many venerated designers are represented with their own elegant boutiques. Traditional sports suppliers, tempting souvenirs and gift shops and mouth-watering delicatessens all add to the wide variety of exclusive shopping on offer in this chic Alpine town.
Nightlife
From the historic bars of the grand hotels to the legendary clubs and exclusive bars, St Mortiz offers a glittering array of nightspots to suit every taste. For excitement, nothing beats a visit to the Casino St Moritz in the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, where you can try your luck at roulette, blackjack etc.
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