Weekend in Locarno

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March 21st, 2011

Emily and I just spent an amazing and very relaxing weekend in Locarno.  Even though we knew we were leaving for Cabo soon, we needed to get away for a couple days.  We found a last-minute deal online and stayed at the Esplanade Hotel, a nice wellness hotel and spa in Minusio (walking distance to Lake Maggiore and Locarno).

It was our first time visiting Ticino, the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, and we loved it.  We had heard rumors about this little, hidden piece of paradise where it is always warm and sunny, even when it is cold and rainy in Zurich. We got a bit worried when our train went through a heavy snowstorm at the top of the Alps, but on the other side of the mountains, the sun came out and Ticino lived up to its reputation.  They even have palm trees!  Ticino is a bit of a cross between Italy and Switzerland – authentic Italian food (including risotto and gelato) plus Swiss punctuality!  What’s not to love?

Photos:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/tim_church/sets/72157626996123798/