If you are one among the few who desire to travel as much as possible before you leave this world, then this is for you. Here are the top 5 places you must visit before you die. This is useful for everyone who is going to travel in near future and also to those who are planning a trip soon. Here are few insights on the place you are going to visit and the specialty of the place. These places are spread across many countries of the world which means you got to travel many countries to visit these places. Hence, it comes handy if you have an idea on the customs, traditions do’s and don ts of the country and sometimes it is essential to have an idea about the place of the visit as this makes your travel much easier and convenient.

Before knowing about the place let’s look at few basics which you ought to follow while traveling. Pack as less luggage as possible and be prepared for the unforeseen. Plan your trip with sufficient rest time as too much traveling would lead to many problems later. Plan your trip well before and organize everything accordingly. Now as you are ready for the trip, let’s look at top 5 places that must be visited before you die as per the latest survey.

Kauai, Hawaii: If you want to visit heaven on earth, then you must visit this place. This place is nicknamed as ‘Garden Island’ famous for its greenery and scenic view. Though there are 8 other islands in Hawaii, Kauai is a hot cake island as it is the oldest of all 8 and has many cliffs at its heart, peaks and the scenic Wailua River. All these geological spectacles have made Hawaii a paradise on the earth.

Wengen, Switzerland: If you are tired of busy urban life, then you must visit Wengen, Switzerland. A city where no cars are being used in last 100 years and are surrounded by alpine mountains, grassy hills is a spectacular tourist spot. The city is known for its finest ski slopes on the earth and is the only place which is clean and unpolluted all across the globe.

Santorini, Greece: A place which is unique and beautiful along a cliff of volcanic rocks. It’s the only place which is surrounded with world’s largest volcanic eruptions. The white washed houses with a coat of volcanic ashes make them distinct and give them a pearl color which makes the place more attractive.

Mount Fuji, Japan: Japan’s highest peak and is one of the sacred locations which is also the most popular spot for artists and tourists. Amazing architecture, rich cultural experience, blooming lakes all together will surely make your visit much exciting. Mount Fuji is one of the world’s best natural destinations.

Cinque Terre, Italy: A town located in Northern Italy and a picturesque town with atop cliffs, mountains. A place known for finest dessert wine while enjoying the stay at the shores of Mediterranean Sea makes your trip much fun filled.

Skydiving is one of those things that puts fear into the hearts of many people who like to stay safely on the ground or within the confines of a jet. For those who want the ultimate rush of adrenaline, endorphins and ecstasy there is nothing better than jumping out of a plane. You can pick places to skydive all over the world but there are a few places that offer the best views and most unique experiences.

Interlaken, Switzerland

If you want to skydive in Europe, then head to Interlaken, Switzerland. Jump out of a plane or helicopter and prepare yourself for an awe inspiring view of glaciers and mountain tops. This location is between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, located at the bottom of the Swiss Alps.

During the flight out you will have amazing views of the mountains.

The free fall lasts about 45 seconds.

The parachute ride down takes around 8 minutes.

Be sure to take a camera!

Victoria Falls, South Africa

Victoria Falls in South Africa is one of the most stunning places on earth. People come from far and wide to see the water cascade over the cliffs and crash into the rocks below. Can you imagine skydiving right over Victoria Falls?

The Zambezi river is located between Zimbabwe and Zambia and is the origin of the falls’ majesty.

The flight can last up to 25 minutes, offering views of many different landmarks and an up close and personal look at the falls.

Do a tandem jump for extra security and safety.

The indigenous name means “The Smoke that Thunders”.

Mount Everest, Nepal

Every year climbers from around the world face Mount Everest and try to reach the summit. A few make it, a few have to turn around and yet others meet their deaths. If you want to see the peak of Mount Everest but do not want to climb the mountain, then jump out of a plane instead! Not only will you see Everest’s peak, but you will have a view for miles and miles in any direction of the mountain range. It is one of the most amazing jumps anywhere.

The Edge of Space

In October of 2012, Felix Baumgartner jumped from a pressurized capsule he had taken a ride in. It was 24 miles above the earth. The daredevil and extreme jumper was supposed to jump at 120,000 feet but the helium balloon taking him up went higher than the team expected. He made it down safely after a technical issue with his helmet and a few moments of spinning wildly out of control.

It took two hours to reach his target elevation.

Some of the elements of his pressurized suit will be used by NASA in the future.

Baumgartner broke the sound barrier; it was the 65th anniversary Chuck Yeager’s successful attempt at breaking the speed of sound.

One notable person in his backup team was Joe Kittinger; the previous record holder for the highest free fall jump.

When you are travelling to the Geneva, airport transfers are the best way to get into the city to see all that the second largest city in Switzerland has to offer. Situated in the French speaking part of Switzerland, Geneva is a global hub of finance, culture, history, business, and education. Previously, it was a simple border town when the Romans took control of it in 121 B.C. From there, it grew and became a mostly self-governing city in the last part of the fourteenth century, and, during the sixteenth century, John Calvin famously founded the Protestant sect of Calvinism. In 1815, Geneva joined the Swiss Confederation and throughout the next centuries, the city and its arts flourished. With such a rich array of choices for furthering your knowledge of the city’s art and history, be sure to see the Art and History Museum, Les Délices, and the Olympic Museum.

The Art and History Museum

After you fly into the Geneva airport, transfers to the city will make it quick and easy to get to the centre, where the large and impressive Art and History Museum is located in Les Tranchées. Built between 1903 and 1910, the museum has a huge exhibition space of 75,000 square feet. As an institution, the museum opened as the Musée des Beaux-Arts in 1826 in the building that the Rath Museum now occupies. The collection itself stretches over a large period, from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, and boasts a variety of French, Italian, Dutch, Genevan and Swiss schools. As you wander around, be sure to look for the works by Rembrandt, Paul Cézanne and Rodin, before exploring the applied arts sections which boasts Byzantine arts, weapons, icons and household items. The section for archaeology showcases findings from European prehistory, Egypt, and a variety of Middle Eastern finds.

Les Délices

As you arrive in Geneva, airport transfers will take you into the city where you can visit the home of Voltaire, which is known as Les Délices. Voltaire is the famous French philosopher and writer and he occupied the house from 1755 to 1760. Due to the ways the laws worked in those days, Voltaire, as a foreigner, couldn’t buy the house so he, instead, purchased a life interest in the estate. Les Délices now houses the Voltaire Institute and Museum with a library that has more than 25,000 books.

The Olympic Museum

As you head back to the Geneva airport, transfers can give you a bit of extra time to allow you to visit the Olympic Museum to explore the history of some of the greatest games in the world. On the shores of the famous lake, the museum is located in a modern facility that explores the heritage of the games and their importance in history. Currently the museum is closed for renovations, but it will be back on track before the next games in Rio.

The Principality of Liechtenstein is a tiny country locked in between Austria and Switzerland; it has just 33,500 residents and ranks as one of the world’s smallest countries. But it’s also rich and has been ruled by the same aristocratic family for centuries, making it one of the world’s most politically stable nations.

Not long ago, a popular saying in German-speaking Europe was, “In Switzerland, the bankers don’t talk. In Liechtenstein, they don’t have tongues”. But all that’s changed. After reports by Interpol that traces of practically every white-collar crime committed in Europe led to Liechtenstein, the OECD’s Financial Action Task Force put this tiny country on its money laundering “blacklist” in 2000. Swift and painful changes followed. Declaring that “Liechtenstein faces the biggest domestic and foreign political crisis since World War II”, Liechtenstein’s ruling prince spearheaded sweeping financial reforms that gave the government much greater powers to investigate suspect financial transactions, confiscate laundered assets and cooperate with authorities in other countries in investigations of serious crimes.

While Liechtenstein retains a culture of privacy and bank secrecy laws remain on the books, it now has the same know-your-customer rules that are in effect almost everywhere else in the world. However, Liechtenstein still does not cooperate in foreign tax investigations. Any foreign tax official inquiring about an account in Liechtenstein is politely shown the door.

Until the new laws took effect, it was possible to hire a lawyer to form a Liechtenstein company or trust and then operate a bank account for that entity without the bank ever knowing the identity of the owner. The lawyer was bound by law never to reveal his clients’ identity. It was the ultimate tool for anyone wanting true anonymity. Liechtenstein was the last place in Europe to offer such a service and it attracted many billions of dollars as a result. With a near-monopoly for such dealings, Liechtenstein banks had an easy life. So easy that they even had the guts to charge customers a percentage for cash deposits.just think of a shop asking you for a percentage of what’s in your wallet before you are allowed to buy something! Life couldn’t have been more profitable.

Even better, until the early 1990s, there wasn’t any competition. Only three banks existed in Liechtenstein. They shared business among themselves, the locals got well-paid jobs and no one had to work particularly hard. Foreign banks finally pressured Liechtenstein into letting them set up shop, but even today there are only 16 banks active in the country.

Given this state of affairs, when the laws changed in 2000, a huge crisis resulted for Liechtenstein’s banks. Many trusts and companies wound up their anonymous accounts rather than identify their beneficiaries. Some banks lost as much as 20% of their clients. The influx of money slowed and, simultaneously, the dot-com boom ended, taking equity markets down with it and cutting deeply into the banks’ commissions and custody fees. It seemed that the world had conspired against Liechtenstein banks, with everything going wrong at once.

But in retrospect, the tough times did Liechtenstein a lot of good. The new laws forced the banks to stop being fat and lazy. They were forced to cut costs and fees to provide competitive services. They also learned a lesson about focusing on a single market – asset management – and how to market their services effectively. In short, Liechtenstein banks re-launched themselves as a safe and clean place for stashing away funds.

One of Liechtenstein’s three original banks is the Verwaltungs und Privatbank. Most of VPB’s voting shares are controlled by a trust set up by Liechtenstein’s ruling family, headed by Prince Alois. VPB offers the entire spectrum of banking services, but the focus lays on asset management and related services for wealthy clients. Of Liechtenstein’s fat and lazy banks, VPB was one of the fattest and laziest. But financial realities forced it to change. Profits dropped more than 80% between 2000 and 2002, due to shady but profitable clients closing their accounts, falling stock markets and high costs. VPB’s share price got hit too, falling from its all-time high of CHF380 in 2000 to a low of CHF117 in 2003. In Vaduz – the only city in Liechtenstein – the official currency is the Swiss franc (CHF).

But during this time, VPB laid the groundwork for a fresh start, cutting costs and, for the first time, actively marketing its services. These changes are now bearing fruit. VPB’s attraction is safety. A growing number of foreign investors are anxious to stash money in a safe haven where it will neither be taxed nor confiscated. In other words, a place like Liechtenstein, where the public finances are so sound that personal income tax was abolished because there wasn’t anything to spend the money on. Individual freedom and privacy is sacrosanct and there’s no history of government confiscation for legitimate funds.

Although young people may find this hard to believe, but people in America did not always know about Eastern philosophies and practices. Yoga has been known in the West for many years, but only to a select few.

It wasn’t until The Beatles took up meditation and flew to India to study under the Mararesh Mahesh Yogi that people in general started waking up.

When I bought the paperback edition of this book, yoga was still a weirdo subject, and I didn’t talk about it with my friends. But I enjoy reading about strange subjects, and I’d finished reading the ESP/Occult books in my small town public library, and worked my way down to the books on non-Christian religions.

The author opens with his personal story. As a boy he was weak and sickly, catching many diseases. He apparently survived only because his father was a doctor. At age 15 he learned about Hatha Yoga and studied under a master.

Within a few months he developed his body into one strong, flexible and muscular. He no longer suffered from disease. He left India and founded a famous yoga school in Switzerland. This book is part of his efforts to bring the teachings of yoga to the West.

He introduces Hatha yoga as a discipline to create health by bringing greater consciousness to our bodies.

The ancient yogis did not intend it to be practiced for its own sake. They just knew that sick and weak people could not focus their minds on higher spiritual disciplines, so it was first necessary to bring them good health. Remember that people in India would have suffered from food shortages, poor housing and infectious diseases even to a greater extent than they do now. For one thing, smallpox was not wiped out until about 1978, so countless people died of it.

However, those of us who are not seeking a higher spiritual consciousness can also use Hatha yoga to gain greater health, and this book is a terrific introduction. It’s what I used for years, as a little kid doing the Plough and Headstand in my bedroom.

The chapter “Every Disease Has Mental Causes” was far ahead of its time, and yet scientific advances have just confirmed its thesis that the body is weakened by negative thinking.

Women no longer wear tight girdles, but all of us need the chapters reminding us to breath deeply for our best health.

He described the asanas (physical postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises) in a way easier enough for twelve year old to follow. I know, because I was twelve when I first read them.

And there’re many photographs to illustrate how the positions look when done correctly.

At the end, he gives a 21 week schedule to follow.

One chapter is devoted to slow motion exercises done in front of a mirror to help you visualize your growing muscles. While going through the motions, you tense your muscles as hard as you can.

Although I never practiced this very much, some fitness gurus swear by it, such as John E. Peterson.

In summary, this book is still a terrific introduction to yoga. It’s probably better to attend a class taught by a good teacher, but if you have no classes in your area or no time or money for them, you can’t go wrong with Yoga and Health.

The word ‘Holiday’ is very favourite to all of us. That means a lot of pleasure and brings happiness to our regular life. We all are very busy in this earth with our daily works. There are many people all around who have even no time to spend a while with their friends and family because of their busyness. Those kinds of situation can bring a lot of stress and unhappiness to their life. To overcome that boring life, people need a long break from the works. Making holidays with friends or family can be the best idea and when it is possible to spend holiday in a world most beautiful country or place, nothing can be worth than that.

There are many beautiful countries over the world where spending holidays will bring refreshment in your mind for sure. Here are top 10 most beautiful countries where you can make your vacation memorable,

1. Switzerland

There is no doubt that Switzerland is one of most beautiful countries to spend holidays where have some outstanding nature full of crystal lakes and mountain tops covered with snow. Lots of people choose this country to visit for its fusion of culture. This country has both sites of historical and archaeological value to the modern humanity. The museums here are too unique of treasurer for art lovers and historians, which are a mixture of France, Italian, German and the Swiss cultures. This country has more than enough attractions, which will keep you busy enough to enjoy your holidays. The Swiss National Park is a place where you can see many species of animals, plants and birds. You will get the opportunity to see how various kinds of birds living in their natural habitats. Some people choose this place to spend their honeymoon. Most people prefer to spend holidays in Bern the capital of Switzerland because of its beauty and shopping experience. The shops in Bern are located in the Medieval Streets that run about six kilometres long. You will be presented here with both local and some international fashion designers products. Another important thing is that, this city has some international organizations including UNESCO. The Chillon Castle is another major tourist attraction in Switzerland that will offer you a lot in terms of history and ancient culture. This oldest Castle stands in the bank of Lake Geneva. There are about hundred buildings, three elaborate courtyards, several dungeons and four great walls from where you can enjoy a mind-blowing view of Lake Geneva. This place you should give the first priority when you spend your holiday in Switzerland I recommend.

2. United State of America

Another major tourist attraction place is USA where people come to enjoy wildlife, nature, frolic and fun. There are lots of cheapest USA tours in Washington D.C the capital of America while living in New York is very expensive for people but some economical tour packages also available which people always look for. Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, and Metropolitan Museum of art and Times Square are the main attraction of the New York City. You must visit Florida to enjoy the beautiful beaches, cities, and also Disneyland. People really like to spend time here in water parks, restaurant, theme park and resorts.

If you want to have some movies fun, then you must go to Hollywood in Los Angeles where the primary award programs held each year. Hollywood Wax Museum, Grumman’s Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame and Ripley’s Believe it or not are the main attractions in Hollywood. Another city California will provide you much more pleasure with its Golden Gate Bridge, Alamo Square Park, San Francisco Zoo, Palace of Fine Arts, Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz Island.

Las Vegas one of the cities of USA is known as world’s entertainment capital, which is very popular for casinos. This city also introduces you with Golden Nugget, Flamingo Garden, Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay and Guggenheim Las Vegas In the Venetian.

3. Turkey

Turkey is another tourist outstanding destination where you will get total refreshment during your holidays. The natural beauties will take you in your dream world. The mineral pools there bound the people dip into and heal naturally and enjoy the attractiveness of Dalyan during passing a perfect day on the river. You should visit the Lycian tombs 2300 years old on the hillside from where you might see the sea turtles frolic and feed them if you lucky enough. Paragliding is much popular there which will make you feel weightlessness and thrill of flying. You also can go for fishing on the sea where you can meet tuna, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Mahimahias, Barracuda and so more. Here you have a great chance to catch those fishes as much as you can. Scuba diving and boating also much popular pastime here which will give you much pleasure. If you want to see the real Turkey with your full family, then go to the Jeep Safari that will take you through various villages of Turkish countryside like Saklikent, The mud baths and Yakapark Trout Farm etc.

4. Mauritius

Mauritius is one of major tourist destinations of the world that is known to uplift souls and give some break taking moments to visitors. It is very famous for its mind-blowing sceneries. People who come here to visit, lose their mind into the sceneries. Mauritius Botanical garden is one of the best tourist destinations in Mauritius and known as one the oldest Botanical Garden in the world. The main attractions of this garden are giant water lilies and a big collection of varieties of palm trees. The beautiful beaches of Mauritius are the key attractions of this country. Gabriel Island is one of the top tourist places in Mauritius which is known for its clean and beautiful beaches and perfect for those who love snorkelling. If you are a bird lover then you can got to Aux Aigrettes a small island where you can see some rarest birds in the world like Pink Pigeon and Kestrel. It is a home of some of the rarest plants of the world as well. Another attraction of Mauritius is the Eureka Creole House where you can enjoy the inland beauty pictures of Mauritius. That is a huge museum house and one of the best tourist attractions of Mauritius. The proper time to visit Mauritius is between August and February when it is a nice cool temperature. So Mauritius is one of those places which make you fascinated with its outstanding sceneries.

5. France

France is the most popular destination to spend holidays, which has a lot to give you much pleasure. This country earns a huge amount of money from the spectators every year. The Eiffel Tower is the main attractions here. It is situated next to the river Seine in Paris. The visitors have to ascend 1665 steps to get the top, as it is 300 metres excessive. The visitors can view about 67 km far by French landscape from the top. Your Paris tour will not be completed if you do not visit Eiffel Tower. It is so popular that a long queue always waiting for you before the entrance.

There are many camping sites in France, where your own tent can be pitched on. Those campsites usually provide some amazing services like playgrounds, clubs, swimming pools, shops, bars and entertainment while some of them offer you with more services like cycles of hire, fishing, tennis, snooker and French boules, which are not expensive at all. Paragliding, rafting, hiking, canoeing, horse riding and abseiling also available for the adventure lovers.

There is a great facility for cycling in France. The extensive national network of veloroutes will bring you into canal towpaths, quiet country lanes and converted railway lines will take you towards the heart of countryside by using voies vertes, which is known as green ways and that is totally motorised traffic free.

There are some excellent ski areas in France. The Alps And the Pyrenees are the major ski areas with lots of ski resorts. Trois Vallees is one of the greatest ski resorts in France. So this place will not make any skiers disappointed as they have a lot of things to do there.

Some more places which will give you unlimited pleasure like National Parks and wildlife reserves, The Dune de pilat the biggest sand Dune in Europe, Canal du Midi the oldest canal in Europe, Millau Viaduct the world tallest traffic bridge and Thermal Springs etc.

I think there is nothing more you need to make yourself happy during your holidays over the world as much as you getting just in France.

6. Maldives

This is the one of my most favourite places, where I like to spend my holidays very frequently. Not only me but also lots of people come here to spend their vacation every year. As a result, it is very hard for instant booking in Maldives with a big rush. So you should book your holidays as early as possible. The beaches here are really mind-blowing where you can lose your mind very easily. The main attractions are here beaches, crystal clean water, coral reefs and marine life where you can enjoy boating, scuba diving, snorkelling and living in the best resorts. The resorts have some services just like Jacuzzis, heart-throbbing spas and personal swimming pools. Indoor Sports, Windsurfing, Scuba diving and lots of more functions will enhance your excitement. Though some of the resorts do not have scuba diving function so make sure you check this out before booking a resort. The main transportation system is boat in Maldives and you always need to carry your jacket with you as the weather changes here very quickly.

One more last thing, you should book for a total package for your holidays, as that will be a fix amount of money. Otherwise, that will be very expensive for you just paying for food and entertainment functions with an extra 20% taxes on food bills.

7. Australia

It is always a great experience to spend holiday in Australia. You will definitely get the real adventure from the rain forests, beaches, cities and wineries in Australia. The cities in Australia provide all budget’s accommodations for the visitors. Most of them are situated close to Central Business Centre where you also can see cultural centres, shopping precincts, nightlife and restaurant nearby. April/May and September/October is the best time to spend holidays in Australia while the sunny weather comes with a low temperature and that is perfect heat for swimming in the water. However, some of the states of Victoria and Tasmania can be a bit cool but overall will be perfect for you. An Island in Queensland named Fraser Island is world largest Sandy Island, which is about 1840 km long. Here you can enjoy mangrove forests, coastal heaths, wallum and peat swamps, rainforests, sand dunes and eucalyptus. Sydney Opera House is another tourist attraction in Australia. For the rich Chinese visitors casinos and shopping are the vital draw card here. Harvey Bay is one of those Australian Towns where you can watch Whales.

8. South Africa

South Africa is another beautiful country where you can spend your valuable holidays. Table Mountain is the most attraction in Cape Town the capital of South Africa that was selected to be number seven natural wonders of the world. This mountain is about 1470 meters high from the sea level, which looks like a table. The travellers can enjoy the natural views by riding a cable car from top of the mountain for more than 750 meters. Garden Route National Park is another tourist attraction for viewing rich wild animals like elephants and many others species. If you want to see some historical buildings, different kinds of animals and birds then you can go to Robben Island approximately 7 kilometres far from Cape Town where Nelson Mandela spent most of his life. Another tourist attraction place The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront will offer you entertaining sections like shopping, restaurants, nightclubs, discos, resorts and some museums. Those who love wildlife must go to Kruger National Park, which is situated on about 18000 square kilometres where the park accommodates about 2000 kinds of rare plants, 500 species of birds and a big collection of wild animals.

9. Wildlife Holiday in Brazil

Brazil is another huge beautiful country, which is considered as one of the best holiday attractions destinations of the world. Amazon Rainforest in Brazil provides 20% of the world’s oxizen. This huge Rainforest is native to at least 40,000 plants species, 3,000 fishes, 1,294 birds, 378 reptiles, 427 amphibians, 427 mammals, 2.5 million species of insects and 33% of world known species. This ecosystem looks always green, luxurious and teeming with its animals and vegetation. There are lots of lodges in the rainforest from where you can see a number of the flora and fauna, some unfortunately endangered species as well. Another attractions Patanal Conservation Area which is the biggest wetland over the world and where you will get the chance to see marsh deer, Giant River Otters, Hyacinth Macaw, the Crowned Solitary Eagle and Giant Antear. If you want to see some endangered species like Marmosets, Woolly spider monkeys and Lion Tamarins, then you should go to Atlantic Rainforest, which is considered as a UNESCO world Heritage Site. The temperature changes here very quickly especially in the north to south, that shows more variation of temperature.

So I will recommend you must visit Brazil if you love wildlife.

10. Wales

Wales is the best place to spend your Christmas holidays if you want to make it memorable. Here you can pass some relaxing time with your family and the holiday cottages are the best place to spend your holidays that are bounded by mountains beauty and a mind-blowing green river valley. These types of cottages can be found in a good unlimited number of the scenery that is motivated by some great artists and photographers. This place is a historic land of castle and mountains also you can discover here some art galleries and quantity of wildlife. Some people prefer to live in a nice cottage on their holidays and Wales is very much perfect for finding those kinds of nice cottages, which are really outstanding and fashionable also with a very reasonable price. Most of the cottages are very nearby of beaches or seaside from where you can enjoy the beautiful view all around.

In the past 20 years Hotel Management Schools emerged like mushrooms all over Switzerland; why so? Switzerland obtained the reputation for being “The Hotel Management Schools Country” from the famous Ecole Hoteliere Lausanne, which was the first hotel school in the World. Today, with over 30 hotel schools competing to enroll students from throughout the World, it has become very difficult to make the right choice, when picking your hotel management school.

So what should you look out for when choosing your hotel management school?

Accreditation’s, is surely the answer to this question. Find out which accrediting body recognizes the school or the particular course you intend to sign up for. Only a fraction of schools are accredited by important accrediting bodies like NEASC, SACS or ACBSP.

ASEH (Swiss Hotel School Association) is an important membership, grouping only schools which applied and passed the required quality criteria imposed by the association. However, it is important to know, that EHL, Glion and Les Roches voluntarily chose not to be part of ASEH in order to differentiate themselves from other schools.

It goes without saying that Swiss hotel management schools is a good business and every student is important for the schools. Therefore, each school has an army of agents throughout the World promoting their school in any way they can. The Internet is of course the most popular way where schools try to promote their courses and there is where it gets difficult for the prospecting students. Each website is setup differently and this makes it nearly impossible to compare the following information:

How long is the program, what will it cost and what is included in the price?

What are the levels of education and which course corresponds to your career goals?

Where will you be staying, does your room come with TV, Internet, private or shared bathroom?

What is the infrastructure of the school; sports facilities, gym, restaurants, video room?

Arinsal, Andorra

During the summer months, Arinsal attracts bikers and hikers who visit to enjoy the spectacular mountain vistas but when winter arrives, the area is transformed into a busy skiing and snowboarding resort. If you’re a first-time skier, Arinsal has gentle nursery slopes which are perfect for beginners.

Lift passes for Arinsal start at just €36.00 per day for adults and €29.00 per day for children. Alternatively, as Arinsal is part of the Vallnord ski area, you can buy a full area pass that covers three resorts. Prices for these start at just €76.00 for two days for adults and €59.00 for two days for children.

Nendaz, Switzerland

Located right in the middle of the Alps and dotted with some of the world’s most iconic mountains, Switzerland is a paradise for skiers. Nendaz Ski Resort caters to skiers and boarders of all ages and also offers easy access to the 4 Valleys ski area at friendly prices.

Nendaz is a family friendly holiday resort with nursery slopes, a moving carpet for beginners and walkers to help them find their feet, and a freestyle park to practice your moves as well as swimming pools and treasure hunts – this is an ideal resort for skiers of all ages.

Avoriaz, France

France has a whole host of high-altitude resorts. With 8000km of pistes spread over 300 resorts and some of the best and biggest names in world skiing. However, quite often, with big names come big price tags. That isn’t the case with Avoriaz. Ideally located in the middle of the Portes du Soleil ski area, Avoriaz offers access to high-altitude skiing among some of the most stunning vistas in the Alps.

With 38km of cross country ski trails spread over eight loops, there is plenty of room for you to spread your skis.

Soll, Austria

Soll has long been a popular skiing destination for British beginners and intermediates attracting skiers of all ages looking for different types of fun. The village of Soll might be small, and there may be a trek to the slopes, but a break in Soll is worth it. Soll is a pleasant, friendly village with chalet-style buildings.

As Soll is part of the SkiWelt, Austria’s largest linked ski and snowboard area, there are plenty of opportunities to get out on the slopes. While the slopes of Soll can get a little crowded, it is cheap – even by Austrian standards!

French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents. French and English are the only two global languages. It is an official language in 29 countries, most of which form what is called, in French, La Francophonie, the community of French-speaking countries.

In alphabetical order these are:

Belgium, Benin, Burkina-Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, France, Gabon, Guinea, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Monaco, Niger, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Switzerland, Togo and Vanuatu. It is an official language of all United Nations agencies and a large number of international organizations.

French, along with English, is the official working language of:

• the United Nations

• UNESCO

• NATO

• Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

• the International Labour Bureau

• the International Olympic Committee

• the 31-member Council of Europe

• the European Community

• the Universal Postal Union

• the International Red Cross

• Union of International Associations (UIA)

French is the dominant working language at:

• the European Court of Justice

• the European Tribunal of First Instance

• the Press Room at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium

French (francais), is a Romance language spoken as a first language by about 136 million people worldwide. Around 190 million people speak French as a second language. In addition, an estimated 100 million people have learned French to a standard which enables them to communicate effectively in the language.

French speaking communities are present in 57 countries and territories although most native speakers of the language actually live in France, where the language originated. The rest live in Canada (particularly Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario), as well as Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and certain places in the United States, states of Maine and Louisiana. Most second-language speakers of French live in Francophone Africa. Africa is thus the continent with the most French speakers in the world. French arrived in Africa with colonisation from France and Belgium.

While any language will be useful for some jobs or for some regions, French is the only foreign language that can be useful throughout the world as well as in the United States. French as a foreign language is the second most frequently taught language in the world after English. When deciding on a foreign language for work or school, consider that French is the language that will give you the most choices later on in your studies or your career.

If skiing is your passion, Zermatt in Switzerland is the best place that complements your desire. Located in the south of Switzerland 280 kilometers from Zurich, Zermatt features the best suitable destinations for skiing. It is at the foot of Matterhorn. A traffic-free city where no public transport like car is allowed in the territory, boasts of some of the fantastic scenery and vistas. Zeramtt is recognized as a world class resort and an authentic Swiss mountain village. Matterhorn is an impressive beauty.

It is quite a unique experience to stay in chalets that are lined in the streets of Zermatt. Restaurant, Shops and half timbered houses grace the entire city with their presence. Both winter and summer hold great promises to entertain the tourists. Sunny days in winter rejuvenate everyone to ski through the clean and white snow–it is like a paradise for skiers. Riding in the sleigh makes you acquainted with each of the streets of Zermatt.

Once you get to the peaks or Glaciers, you have 8 miles long descent to come down in gondolas or cable cars enjoying the unparalleled beauty of nature. Chalets and restaurants at the top of the mountain are favorite stopover for skiers group–they ski down to the town in the evening. Riding in a cable car proves to be an unforgettable experience. It is easy to reach the Zermatt territory on foot.

Besides being a paradise for skiers in winter, this beautiful town features exclusive entertainment amenities like Indoor Squash and Tennis court. You have a lot to enjoy even if you miss out on Glacier skiing or Powder skiing. Pool and gymnasium on the terrain of Zermatt can be easily seen. Of course, shopping also is a great option. For mountaineers and hikers, this is probably the best place in the world. Cog wheel railway to Gornergrat gets you the sight of magical vistas between Materhorn and surrounding peaks.