WELCOME LITTLE

Royal LILIBET DIANA!

BABY
SPECIAL

C A N A D A
N o 7 71 • 21 J U N E 2021

INSIDE ALL
ABOUT LIFE
WITH ARCHIE
AND LILI

‘The Duke and

Duchess thank
you for your
warm wishes
and prayers as
they enjoy this
special time
as a family’ A ROYAL BABY
CELEBRATION

2019 HARRY
AND
MEGHAN
‘BLESSED WITH THE ARRIVAL OF
OUR DAUGHTER...SHE IS MORE
THAN WE EVER IMAGINED’
PLUS THEIR JOURNEY FROM FIRST-TIME PARENTS TO A FAMILY OF FOUR
 TRAVEL
Lausanne
STAR ESCAPES
Switzerland’s lakeside
city is rich in stunning
vistas, sumptuous
hotels and, of course,
scrumptious chocolate
By Bianca Teixeira

STAY
Overlooking the pristine shores of Lake Geneva, the
168-room Beau-Rivage Palace (1) is a dream, serving up
luxurious accommodations and choice extras, from
a hammam spa to Michelin-starred restaurant
Anne-Sophie Pic. Nearby, on a slightly smaller
scale, is the 12th-century neo-Gothic
Chateau d’Ouchy, an inviting base for
tourists that’s just a few metro stops 1 2
away from the city centre.

EXPLORE
The picturesque Old Town is
a must for visitors drawn to
medieval architecture and
fine shopping. And the 3

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waterfront offers bars,
eateries and a lovely
promenade. For an all-
encompassing view of the
region and surrounding Alps, 4
though, consider a day trip to
Montreux, where you can board the What
cog railway to Rochers-de-Naye (2) that
takes visitors to a dazzling summit. To Pack Heraux Molecular
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wrong with L’Accademia (3), which offers waterfront
vistas and fine Italian fare, from risotto to cannolis.
Leave room for dessert, though! No trip to Switzerland
is complete without chocolate. Historic Blondel
Chocolatier satisfies with sweets such as nut-filled bark
and hand-rolled truffles.
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Treat yourself to some of Switzerland’s finest wines,
right from the source. Of note are the Lavaux terraced
Sir Elton John has vineyards, dubbed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
performed in the Spread along a stretch of 30 km, it’s a destination TRIP TIPS: Board a passenger ferry to see the city from the water
historic La Pontaise peppered not only with family-owned wineries – you’ll • Through the summer, the city comes alive with the Festival de la Cité,
Olympic stadium find some vintages in town, too, at venues such as the
in Lausanne. a collection of events, concerts and screenings • The Olympic Museum
café (4) of the Vaud Museum of Fine Arts – but also with is a winning destination for fans of the Games
hiking trails that draw countless outdoor enthusiasts.

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