Romantic

You have the ring, you have the nerve, now all you need is to set the scene for that one magical moment. Who could forget a marriage proposal at the Hotel Splendide Royal? Start the evening with a romantic boat trip and see the sun set over the glistening Lake Lugano. A private, candlelight, dinner can be arranged over in I Due Sud Restaurant, allowing you to experience delightful contemporary Italian cuisine and flavours that excite the palate. Take a table under the stars and gaze into each other’s eyes, soaking up the special atmosphere of this unique occasion. They will keep the finest champagne on ice ready for the celebration, all you have to do is pop the question!
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Wake restfully and embrace the morning with a glorious leisurely breakfast knowing you don’t need to get anywhere fast. Morcote is just a fifteen-minute drive from the hotel. Before you know it, you will be at the heart of this romantic and historic fishing village where you can truly relax and allow yourself to unwind whilst soaking up the beauty of your surroundings. There are dozens of lovely things to do and see. Take the morning to wander through Morcote’s tranquil and winding streets whilst exploring its stylish boutiques, stop for a rest and refresh yourself with a drink or perhaps a meal of Ticino cuisine at one of its many lakeside restaurants. If you need a break from the village bustle, make your way to the famous Scherrer Park in what is known as one of the best gardening climates in Europe. What makes this park so unique is its Garden of Wonders created by Arthur Scherrer a keen traveller and lover of art and culture. Its houses rescaled relics such as the second temple of Erechtheus from the Acropolis, an Indian palace which is a copy of Palazzo Salo in Padova and an Egyptian temple dedicated to Queen Nefertiti. Morcote has various famous landmarks such as the Santa Maria Church, with its prominent bell tower. Get your walking head on - the journey for those who wish to walk involves climbing 100 steps- and you’ll be rewarded for your effort by the beautiful sixteenth century frescos in the church and the panoramic views of both the village and the crystal waters of Lake Lugano. Once back at base why not book a romantic dinner for you and your loved one in I Due Sud Restaurant, with its spectacular views of the lake.
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Are you looking for something romantic and atmospheric? If you are a lover of pure lakes and places rich in historical charm, then perhaps try dinner at Morcote. For a change in perspective, don’t take the car and instead cruise there by boat. From a lakeshore viewpoint, everything will be even more fascinating: from the villages perched on the green mountains to the reflection of the sun on the lake at sunset... When you arrive, give yourself some time to discover this ancient Ticino fishing village. Morcote has retained the charm of its past and it feels like time has stopped here. Later, overlooking Lake Lugano, enjoy your choice of gastronomic experience - perhaps freshwater fish - at one of Morcote’s panoramic restaurants.
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Discovering the Italian part of Switzerland aboard a vintage car, amidst palm-lined avenues, 4-cylinder engines and 50s / 60s charm. It is only by enjoying the lake breeze on board a 1950s or 1960s Made in Italy convertible that Ticino will reveal its true Mediterranean soul. Reliving the charm of the Dolce Vita will be natural, along the scenic routes between Lake Lugano and Lake Maggiore, driving one of the classic spiders that travelled the legendary roads of the Mille Miglia. A stop for an ice cream and then off, in the shade of palm trees, between avenues and small Ticino villages: driving an ultralight two-seater of the Fiat Special Bodyworks or an Alfa Romeo signed by Pininfarina will be as simple as taking a train and in an instant you will disembark in sunny Lugano, where the Splendide has already thought of everything for you. During the day, grind kilometres on tour among the beauties of the most Italian part of Switzerland; in the evening, enjoy a well-deserved pit stop, certain of service and hospitality in pure Splendide style. There is no limit to your imagination as a pilot: the mileage is unlimited, so you can choose between a "heroic" route on the bends of the Tremola or opt for a more classic tour in the Swiss Riviera, between the lake and the mountains. This new offer is dedicated to those who love to savour, kilometre after kilometre, the timeless elegance of vintage cars and a welcome that never goes out of style.
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