The Berkowitz family from Bala Cynwyd, PA (2 adults, their daughter, age 17 and her friend, also 17) traveled to Switzerland over spring break.   The family stayed at the lakefront Four Seasons des Bergues in Geneva where they found impeccable service.  This landmark hotel was the first in Geneva; built in 1834.  A fondue dinner was a fitting start to their vacation.  The next day they rented a car (with GPS which the hotel happily programmed for them in English) and headed to Annecy, France for a day trip. It is just an hour from Geneva.  This charming town, called the Venice of France, has many canals, old world charm and a 14^th century chateau to explore.  They rented a boat to tour the town by lake, then by foot with a tasty picnic lunch by one of the canals.  The following day they drove around Lake Geneva (the northern route) on their way to Lucerne stopping in quaint towns along the way.  Their favorite stop was in Morges, where Audrey Hepburn spent the last 30 years of her life.  The family walked around town and stumbled onto a street festival where they witnessed the local flavor and culture.  At the end of the street fair was an animal rescue tent where they got to play with cuddly St. Bernards, the unofficial dog of the Alps.  In Lucerne they stayed at the Grand Hotel; another lovely experience.  Their spacious rooms provided spectacular mountain and lake views.  Wondering around Lucerne was fun with friendly and accommodating people everywhere they went.  They took a day trip to Mt. Pilatus via gondola (the cog wheel train only runs May-November) and had a nice lunch while enjoying the breathtaking scenery.  On this mountain, families can enjoy great hiking, the longest summer toboggan track, rock climbing and the biggest suspension rope park in the region.  The family departed Switzerland from Zurich where they spent the night at the Movenpik at the airport.  Another wonderful hotel experience.  Overall it was a great trip filled with amazing scenery, wonderful hotels, excellent food and lovely towns and cities.