Basking in the sunshine of its peaceful setting on Lake Geneva's banks, this acclaimed neutral territory displays an obvious self-confidence. Switzerland's third-largest city, is French speaking, more than one in three residents are non-Swiss and 250 international organization are based there. These include the European headquarters of the United Nations, the International Red Cross and the World Health Organization.

This acclaimed neutral territory is in pristine condition: clean, efficient and safe, yet spirited in style and adventure - much like the way the Swiss make watches, in fact. The cuisine is excellent and among the most varied in Europe, a perfect accompaniment to its quality cultural diversions.