Cool Switzerland is hot right now – and getting hotter! According to newly released data from the Swiss Federal Office of Statistics, the number of Americans traveling to Switzerland is growing every year. Almost one million Americans visited in 2017, which represents a 12% increase from 2016. With its majestic soaring peaks, stunning scenery, cosmopolitan cities, and creative culinary creations, it's not hard to see why Switzerland draws so many visitors.

Insight Vacations®, the award-winning leader in premium escorted journeys, can take you on a seamless, stylish journey through this magnificent country. You'll ascend iconic mountains, visit beautiful medieval castles, shop in chic boutiques, and sample authentic Swiss fondue in top-notch restaurants. And as with all Insight journeys, you'll have immersive Insight Experiences, move from city to city on luxury coaches with extra legroom, stay in elegant hotels in stunning locations, and know that all the logistical details are taken care of by an expertly trained Travel Director.

Some of Insight's most popular Switzerland itineraries for 2018 include:

Glorious Switzerland: This fantastic 9-day itinerary shows off the best of Switzerland, from the Alps to Zermatt. Visit beautiful Chillon Castle near Geneva, set on a rocky islet in Lac Léman, and see if you can spot Lord Byron's name carved into a pillar. Ride the shuttle trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway up to the traffic-free Alpine resort of Zermatt. Travel on the world-famous Glacier Express through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts. Mingle with the jet-set in the elegant boutiques of St. Moritz, and enjoy a delicious fondue dinner at a local restaurant. Sip a glass of sparkling wine while admiring the stunning 360-degree views from the revolving restaurant at the top of the Stanserhorn. You'll even spend some time in Vaduz, the tiny capital of the principality of Liechtenstein. Priced from $3,095pp.

Country Roads of Switzerland: If you've got a bit more time to spend on vacation and want to see Switzerland's back roads and country lanes as well as its iconic attractions, this 15-day trip is ideal. You'll visit most of the places on the 'Glorious Switzerland' itinerary, plus destinations like Bellinzona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the capital of Italian Switzerland, and Bern, where you'll see the Bear Pits, the Cathedral of St. Vincent, the Federal Palace and the gorgeous floral displays. You'll also venture into Brienz and learn the history of woodcarving at the Jobin Swiss Woodcarving Centre, and travel along valley floors covered with rich meadowland to Gruyères, the pretty country town that the cheese is named after. Your trip will end with a tour of Zurich, whose picturesque streets and soaring spires barely hint at the city's role as a global financial and banking powerhouse. Priced from $4,850pp.

Magical Switzerland: If you don't mind Switzerland's chilly winter temperatures, this 8-day itinerary will introduce you to an enchanting winter wonderland of frozen waterfalls, peaceful cozy villages, snow-laden forests, imposing mountain ranges crowned by famous peaks, and traditional Christmas markets bursting with festive holiday cheer. Discover the lovely covered wooden bridges, painted gables and sorrowful Lion Monument of Lucerne, and visit the enchanting Christmas market while sipping a cup of hot glühwein (on select journeys).Traverse the sparkling Engadine Valley, nestled below the awe-inspiring, majestic Grison Alps, on your way to chic St. Moritz. Glide past picturesque landscapes of ice-capped mountains and stone-built villages with chalet-style houses on the Glacier Express, then board the cable car up to the Klein Matterhorn. Priced from $2,595pp.

It's our 40th birthday! Join us as we celebrate 40 years of travel, innovation and memories in the best way possible – by continuing the tradition and traveling somewhere exciting in 2018. Guests who book these Switzerland itineraries by April 26, 2018 can take advantage of Insight Vacations' 5% Early Payment Discount plus $150 air credit.* Book now before this offer expires!

For reservations, contact your favorite travel agent, call Insight Vacations at 1-888-680-1241, or visit www.insightvacations.com

* Terms and Conditions
New bookings only. A deposit of up to $550 per person is required within 3 days of booking with full payment by 26 Apr 2018 or 45 days before departure, whichever is sooner. $150 air credit valid when you add Economy or Premium Class air (on any airline) to Europe trips. $300 Business Class air credit is also available on Insight Vacations departures. Air offers are only applicable to live air available for purchase at time of booking. Combinable with the 'Early Payment Discount' (EPD) - see the new '2018 Europe Brochure' for details. Offer is subject to availability, exclusions may apply, and the offer may be withdrawn at any time and without notice. CST No. 20687545-20.