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escapeSwiss blissNothing soothes the soul likebeing surrounded by beautifulnatural scenery – so expect tofeel the tension fading from yourshoulders the instant you arriveat Hotel Angleterre andResidence, five minutes fromthe centre of Lausanne inSwitzerland. This luxurioushotel, divided into six pavilions,sits in a pretty flower-filledgarden on the shores of LakeGeneva, with wonderful viewsacross the water to the snowypeaks of the Alps on the otherside. Sit by the heated outdoorpool, breathe in that clearmountain air, and relax.Capital choiceA peaceful retreat from the heat and hustle of Lima,Delfines Hotel & Casino has a great location inexclusive San Isidro, known for its tranquil parks andgardens. The hotel is also situated directly oppositethe Lima Golf Club, making it perfect for anyone whofinds the best way to relax once business is done is totake to the fairways.Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head toOceanus Restaurant, which serves up Peruvianand international cuisine, or be spellbound by thecrystal-vaulted ceiling in Delphos Bistro. Then kickback with a cocktail in the hotel’s Oceanus Lounge.Delfines Hotel & Casino has agreat location in exclusive SanIsidro, known for its tranquilparks and gardensPark lifeThink Milan andthe first thing thatcomes to mindprobably isn’t palmtrees and green,open spaces – butthat’s what you’ll findat the Royal GardenHotel on the outskirtsof the city. This elegantfour-star property is surroundedby a gorgeous park, complete with neatly mownlawns, ponds and fountains, and huge terracottaurns filled with plants – a real oasis in thecommercial centre of Italy.There’s luxuriant planting indoors, too, in theBlue Crab Restaurant, with tropical flowers andferns and a soaring glass ceiling that gives dinersthe feeling of eating al fresco, even in winter.Unsurprisingly, it’s a popular choice for partiesand weddings – the gardens provide the perfectbackdrop for photos – but it’s just as popular forevening aperitivi at the end of a working day.Spa starCentre of the Indian IT industry, Bangaloreis booming – as is the subcontinent’sspa scene. Combine the two witha stay at Ista Bangalore, wherethe in-house spa (inspired andcreated by the famous Anandain the Himalayas) has a menuof treatments tailor-madefor busy professionals.The Ista Touch massageuses a variety oftechniques on the scalp,neck, shoulders andback, to relieve tensionand stress, while thesalt scrubs infused withessential oils will refresh boththe body and senses. Add tothat the ergonomically designedbeds and your preferred optionfrom the in-room pillow menu,and a good night’s sleep ispractically guaranteed.volume thirteenSummit63