Untours Staff favorite accommodations

Swiss Heartland
The Gasser-Müggler in Lungern is spacious, homey, has a wonderfully appointed modern kitchen with a cozy corner bench, which looks out on an adorable little chapel, and the most comfortable beds. The best, however, is its location on the shore of Lake Lungern. I don't mind the uphill walk to the train station a bit; in my eyes it's free exercise that gets your system going in the morning, and you get to greet many a friendly villager on your way. Cathrin Baumbach, Swiss and Dutch Team

Tuscany South
One of my favorite apartments is the Poggio alle Rose 1.  It is the epitome of what I imagine a Tuscan farmhouse apartment to look like.  Its terracotta floors, warm hues, comfy furniture and fireplace make the apartment is so welcoming and homey.  And the wonderful views from the patio and the faint sound of sheep bells in the distance make this a spot so serene that it's difficult to go home. Andi Cancelliere, Italian Team

Paris
My favorite apartment would have to be Martyrs in Paris.   Perfectly situated just outside Montmartre, one of the most interesting and historically relevant quarters in the city, the apartment is both spacious and modern.  An excellent interior design only adds to the charm and contributes to the feeling of living in Paris during its cultural heyday. Pete Novick, French & Spanish Team

Vienna
My favorite apartment is the Amalia A apartment.  It is a spacious, two level apartment with a terrace and was beautifully renovated by a young architect who lives in the building and also owns it.  It is in a great neighborhood with markets and local restaurants and only a 6-minute subway ride to the Opera House.  Marianne Gunther, Germany, Greece, & Central European Team

Umbria
I like the Il Tigli apartment in Umbria because I like opening the kitchen shutters in the morning and looking out at the hillside village of Trevi. It is on flat farmland and with bicycles, it's easy to take a quick tour of the neighborhood. The property is very well kept and has nice outdoor sitting areas. Sue Baker, Italian Team

Holland
I love the Rembrandt apartment in the winter - the warm and cozy rooms are wonderful to come home to after riding around Leiden on rented bikes in our hats and mittens, picking up wine, aged gouda and fresh bread from the market.  It's also great with the new internet access - we brought our laptop and could look up restaurants, train schedules, the tourist office addresses for every Dutch town, etc., so we were really able to settle in. The Rembrandt is my dream home!  Kate Duncan, Swiss and Dutch Team


Provence
I love the Gamet 2 because although you're only 2 miles from town, you feel as if you're deep in the countryside.  Being perched up on a hill gives you a fabulous view of the mountains in the region and the valley below, a view that goes very well with dining al fresco on the patio. Dodge Amaral, French & Spanish Untours
 

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