Experience the magic of Bettmeralp, a picturesque alpine village perched above the Rhone Valley in Valais, Switzerland.

Switzerland is a perfect winter destination, with the snowy Alps hosting some of the world's best skiing in cozy little towns. But don't rule it out at a vacation destination for the fall.

If you want to be walking (or skiing) in a winter wonderland, there's no place you can do it better than in the Swiss Alps' picturesque villages. Islands.com.

Beyond world-class skiing, Switzerland's ski resorts offer a lively apres-ski scene and activities for non-extreme types including snowshoeing, sledding, ice-skating, shopping, and sightseeing.

Zermatt, Switzerland, a breathtaking alpine village nestled at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn, is a haven for winter thrill seekers (and, bonus, the Zermatt Matterhorn ski resort is included in ...