Switzerland
A Big Little Country
Just as there are "Venice of the ____" all over Europe, so too are there areas in every country that compare themselves to Switzerland. Again, there's no comparison: the Swiss Alpine scenery is spectacular.
Go South
The German and French parts of Switzerland get most of the travel attention, but spare some time for the Italian Ticino area. It has three great towns (Bellinzona, Lugano, Locarno), and really has the best of both countries.
Thriving Economy
Switzerland is clean, efficient, and safe. And very, very pretty. The only downside? The Swiss are so sensible that their currency, the Franc, is highly sought after internationally. That is: be prepared for exchange rate sticker shock.
Connects With:
Switzerland's central location and convenient connections means you can get just about anywhere. Short drives or train rides away are: