St. Moritz may have thrown glitter in my eyes, but it was its overlooked cousin that really charmed me.

Ihave never been drawn to St. Moritz. I didn’t think my wallet could handle a winter jaunt in a destination considered the most expensive in Switzerland, and what’s more, I felt I would be at odds with the type of traveler who flocks to this glamorous ski town.

Not only am I not a skier, but the parade of Instagram photos depicting skiers in designer digs posing atop Corviglia seemed at odds with my more laid-back, low-key style. Like hearing about a person before you’ve been formally introduced, I arrived at the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz brimming with expectation. Within the hour, I found myself holding a glass of champagne and taking caviar “bumps” off my hand.

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