Travel & Hotels

Hotel

Romantik Hôtel Mont-Blanc Au Lac

We have reserved a block of 16 rooms at this picturesque hotel in the town of Morges on the banks of Lake Geneva. It is only 10-minutes walking distance from the train station. You can either walk, take a taxi or a bus to the hotel. We reserved the rooms for Wednesday, June 29 to Sunday, July 3. You can choose to stay all four nights, or fewer. The room rates are as follows: 4 superior double rooms with lake view -- 258.00 CHF Swiss Franc per night (about $281 US) 12 standard double rooms with lake view -- 230.00 CHF ($250 US) The price is for 2 adults and includes a breakfast buffet. Most of the double rooms can fit 3 adults. The hotel will charge an extra 53 CHF ($58 US) to add an extra bed to the room for the 3rd person. To reserve your room, please email the hotel directly at: info@hotel-mont-blanc.ch and mention "Mariage Brown" Only 3 rooms remain. Please book soon as our room block will expire on May 30.

Hotel

Hotel La Longeraie

We have reserved a block of 15 rooms at this quaint hotel in Morges. It is surrounded by a large park and is about 0.6 mi from Lake Geneva. Each room comes with complimentary breakfast buffet and views of the lake or the mountains. There is no air conditioning, but there is a fan in each room. The hotel is a short walk from the train station. We have reserved the rooms for Wednesday, June 29 to Sunday, July 3. You can stay all 4 nights, or fewer. The room rates are as follows: 10 rooms for 2 people: 135 CHF Swiss Franc per night (about $147 US) 5 rooms for 3 people: 145 CHF (about $157 US) To reserve you room, please email the hotel directly at: hotel@lalongeraie.ch and mention "Brown-Tice Wedding" (When you visit the hotel website, you'll automatically see a prompt to fill out an electronic reservation form. But please don't fill this out. Email the hotel directly to make your reservation). Only a few rooms remain. Please book soon as our room block will expire on May 30. Bookings can be cancelled with no charge 7 days prior to arrival.

Travel Note

Swiss Travel Pass

Exploring Switzerland has never been easier! For foreign guests, the all-in-one ticket Swiss Travel Pass is the key to Switzerland’s public transport network. This single ticket enables visitors to explore Switzerland from end to end by train, bus and boat on 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 consecutive days. With the Swiss Travel Pass Youth, young people up to their 25th birthday travelling through Switzerland benefit from a 15% discount off the regular Swiss Travel Pass ticket fare. Switzerland offers chocolate factories, medieval fortresses and castles, and natural spectacles. The Swiss Museum Pass is included with your Swiss Travel Pass and grants you free admission to more than 500 of these museums. Benefits: Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat. Unlimited travel on premium panoramic trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply). Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns and cities. Mountain excursions included: Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos

Travel Note

Travel Restrictions

Bienvenue! We’re looking forward to seeing you in Switzerland. Remember to check all travel requirements so that you’re not caught unprepared. Note that different countries have different requirements. These can easily be found via Google. For example, the U.S. safety requirements related to COVID-19 may be found here: CDC COVID-19 Travel. Switzerland no longer implements national travel requirements. Instead, this responsibility has been turned over to the Cantons. The Geneva Canton does not require formal proof of vaccination or testing prior to entry. Conversely, in France the Ministry of the Interior requires proof of vaccination, or for unvaccinated persons a negative COVID-19 test is required for travel to France. Please be sure to check all requirements for travel to and from the countries on your itinerary so that you’re fully prepared to join us in July. https://www.ge.ch/en/covid-19-travelling-and-entry-switzerland https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/covid-19-international-travel

Train

Swiss Railways

Saint-Prex to Morges by train The train journey time between Saint-Prex and Morges is around 4 min and covers a distance of around 3 miles. The fastest train normally takes 4 min. Operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), the Saint-Prex to Morges train service departs from St-Prex and arrives in Morges. Typically 302 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

Flight

Flight Tips

1. Flight Price Alerts: There are two free apps that are helpful when comparing airfares: "Hopper" and "Skyscanner." Once you download the app, you can plug in your travel dates and location of your arrival and departure airports. The apps will scan all the airline fares for those dates/locations and show you the best prices. You can sign up for alerts when the price for your preferred date/destination drops. The apps also give you recommendations on whether they think prices will continue to fluctuate or whether this is the lowest price they think you'll find before your travel dates. 2. Basic Economy versus Regular or Standard Economy: The cheapest fares will be found under "Basic Economy." But you may end up paying extra to check a bag and select a seat. Basic Economy tickets also usually require a fee to change your flight if need be. Standard/Regular/Preferred Economy usually gives you a free checked bag, some free seat selection and No Change Fees.

Travel Note

Passports/Global Entry

1. Passports If you need a passport or yours has expired, we recommend you start the process to apply for one or renew as soon as possible. There have been extended wait times for passports, up to 3 months. 2. Global Entry Program: To skip the long lines at airport security and customs, you might want to consider applying for the "Global Entry Program." It costs $100 and is good for 5 years. But start the process as soon as possible since the wait time for application approval also takes several months.