When Australian Jacky and Swiss Bernhard first met in Australia many years ago, they had no idea that they would eventually marry and move to Switzerland to operate a hotel and restaurant. But fate stepped in and they find themselves owning and operating Hotel Gloria in Beatenberg, a small village just 10 kilometres from Interlaken.With the hotel perched on a sunny terrace overlooking Lake Thun and with panoramic views of the Bernese Alps, it's no wonder the couple love welcoming guests to their hotel and restaurant.Bernhard is a chef who has worked in 5 star establishments around the world, and together with Jacky, who has a real passion for making her guests feel like family, they have created a hotel that guests return to again and again.  "Our guests are never just a name and room number," is their mantra.After listening to Jacky and Bernhard's story in this episode, you'll get a real sense of their commitment to offering their guests a homely, welcoming base in the gorgeous village of Beatenberg.And you'll be booking your stay at Hotel Gloria!For more information about the places mentioned and the full show notes for this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode26/