TEMPUS

HOLIDAY 2014-2015

TEMPUS Magazine redefines time, giving you a glimpse into all things sophisticated, compelling, vibrant, with its pages reflecting the style, luxury and beauty of the world in which we live. A quarterly publication for private aviation enthusiasts.

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members, part of the movie. You may recognize head maître d' Gildo Bocchini, who appeared in an early scene of the movie and still directs the hotel's world-class restaurants. Te Gstaad Palace has remained the epicenter of luxury. Madonna is a regular, along with numerous other worldwide celebrities. But the hotel likes being a low-key haven for those wanting to escape the limelight or just be in a place of quiet beauty where they can be pampered. With fve restaurants, the Palace offers exquisite international cuisine. Te Gault Millau highly rated restaurant Le Grill is the premier restaurant and known for its personal dinner options. Te Lobby Bar is a living-room setting on a grand scale. It's the perfect place for morning coffee or after-dinner cocktails. Te hotel has 104 rooms, including 14 two-bedroom suites and a three- bedroom penthouse suite with a rooftop terrace. Te rooms are large, comfortable, sophisticated, and decorated in understated elegance. Within the hotel is the full-service Palace Spa with outdoor tennis courts, swimming pools, a playground, and hiking trails. In the summer months, the hotel opens its Walig Hut for guests. Te hut is really an old farmhouse that sits on the side of one of the highest surrounding peaks. Te views are grand, and the experience can 29 be described as shabby chic. Te farmhouse, built in 1786, has been updated but keeps a rustic charm with its low-slung roof, original wood siding, and grazing cows. Te hut is perfect for a private lunch or dinner. It can accommodate two adults and two children for an overnight stay, but it is a mountain hideaway with few luxurious amenities. But with late summer sunsets, the Walig Hut makes you forget the worries of the world and completely relax among the vast views. Tere is much to see and do year- round in Gstaad—from music festivals to hiking, professional volleyball, professional tennis, polo, golf, cycling, downhill skiing, cross- country skiing, and more. Te main street of Gstaad is mostly closed to automobiles. In the middle of the village are luxury shops including Hermès, Brunello Cucinelli, Prada, Cartier, Dior, and Ralph Lauren. Gstaad is often described as a place where God's hand rested during creation because it sits in a divided valley with fve panoramic sides. Te Gstaad Palace is the jewel of the valley and shines a light of luxury for all to enjoy. For additional information, visit palace.ch 3 4 3. The luxurious Palace Spa ofers a spacious and warn lounge for relaxing. 4. The double deluxe rooms promise a comfortable sitting area, balcony and beautiful views. 5. Actors Richard Burton, Peter Lawford and Elizabeth Taylor during a stay at the Gstaad Palace in the 1970s. 5

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