Surrounded as it is by EU countries, Switzerland has always remained alone, but never aloof. It’s a unique and diverse destination, unafraid to go its own way.

Indeed, Switzerland has frequently been nominated as the best place in the world to live, and that’s certainly true for its lively gay communities. Stylish, eclectic, professional and sometimes just a touch anarchic, its cities often surprise. Go to this most dramatic country to ski in winter, by all means, but don’t forget the summer months when the streets come alive to the sounds of Techno beats and cool Jazz. Boys and girls, meanwhile, come out to play and picnic – yes, there’s even a beach!