EURO CITY BREAK

Geneva is a city of dualities. It is at once the polished, buttoned-up capital of peace, home to the Red Cross and the United Nations, and a vibrant, surprisingly bohemian lakeside retreat. Sitting at the tip of Western Europe's largest lake and watched over by the snowy peak of Mont Blanc, Geneva offers a lifestyle that many cities envy but few can replicate. It is clean, efficient and dripping with luxury, yet dig a little deeper and you will find a city that loves to relax

We all dream of that perfect weekend away where money is no object and the only thing on the agenda is pure indulgence. Whether you are celebrating a lottery win or just want to see how the other half lives, Europe is home to some of the most extravagant hotels on the planet. I spent some time browsing the Expedia website to find the hotels that come with the highest price tags for a weekend stay. These properties are not just places to sleep. They are palaces of fine dining