Swiss Balm

Deciding to go forward with a late-September press trip to Switzerland, I found the Alps to be a wonderful balm. Their ancient, craggy peaks seemed to remind our group of numbed Americans that “this too shall pass.” And then there was the comfortable embrace of our host hotels, the 168-room Palace Luzern and the 212-room Victoria-Jungfrau. Rich with tapestries, brocades, chandeliers, and airy public spaces, these sister resorts provide a sweet haven for international travelers.