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Gstaad is a village located in the German-speaking section of the Swiss Alps in southwestern Switzerland. It is known as one of the most exclusive and expensive ski resorts in the world. It has also been the location since 1916 of the winter campus of the Institut Le Rosey, the most expensive boarding school in the world. Gstaad is known for its extremely luxurious hotels and shopping, high-society nightlife, fine dining, excellent service, and international stars. It is also one of the largest ski areas in the Alps. The rich and famous flock to Gstaad including Prince Charles, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, writer William F. Buckley, Jr, Paris Hilton, Margaret Thatcher, Peter Sellers, and King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain. Current Internet Travel Offers for Gstaad...

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