For those looking for a departure from the norm for their summer holiday, look no further than the divinely located Le Mirador Resort & Spa on Lake Geneva. This luxury hotel has an enviable position with breath-taking views over the lake.

This destination works perfectly for active couples and adventurous families alike. The lake boasts a plethora of water sports from kite surfing to sailing, wind surfing to water skiing. For a more easy-going boat trip you can take a day trip on the lake by speedboat or sail boat. Stunning biking and hiking trails take you on a tour of the lake's famous lake side mansions and estates - a Swiss Lake Como!

For those seeking gastronomy the region is the home to hundreds of vineyards, producing the finest wine using the local Chardonnay grape. So too is it home to the original source of Switzerland's famed creamy chocolate.

If you are looking for interesting day trips from your Alpine base then Chillon Castle is worth a look while the Jazz festival and huge Christmas Market at Montreux, just down the valley, are renowned.

Le Mirador offers an extensive spa in the form of its Wellness Medical Centre. The complex houses Switzerland’s only Givenchy Spa while the cutting edge medical facility strives to offer bespoke preventative and curative programs for those seeking to restore inner balance in a holistic way.