A Swiss retreat with a decadent spa

Sarah Moore experiences wholesome outdoor activities, a decadent pampering in the spa and a wonderful meal with baffling cocktail at the Chedi Andermatt Hotel.

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Andermatt: a favourite of The King and a former queen

Queen Victoria and Elvis Presley both fell in love with Andermatt. For them, the tiny Swiss village in the Lepontine Alps, population 1,355, was the perfect destination. But despite its former popularity (and apparent ability to appeal to both real and musical royalty), Andermatt faded into obscurity that is, until Egyptian billionaire property-developer Samih Sawiris came along.

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Sarah is MoneyWeek's investment editor. She graduated from the University of Southampton with a BA in English and History, before going on to complete a graduate diploma in law at the College of Law in Guildford. She joined MoneyWeek in 2014 and writes on funds, personal finance, pensions and property.