THE ADDRESS Magazine No.20 | Page 355

For something extra-ordinary, take to the skies off any of the surrounding mountaintops, on a paraglider. Whilst running off a snow-capped mountain feels wholly unnatural, the views of the Rhine Valley and the tiny mountainous nation, bordering Switzerland and Austria, are breathtaking. Go in tandem with an instructor, leaving your hands free to take photographs. ‘Schoenauer Liechtenstein’ provides varying flights of differing durations with the very experienced company owner. Despite being one of the smallest countries in the world, it never gets overrun with tourists, remaining friendly and idyllic. 4. Ireland Whether it’s a long weekend away or an extended break, it doesn’t get more whimsical than the Irish countryside. A treasure chest of natural phenomenon and rugged landscapes, the country is an open gallery. County Kildare is an easily accessible half an hour’s drive from Dublin airport. The K Club Hotel and Spa is a one-stop shop of the best of Irish countryside, outfitted in 550 acres of land encompassing the River Liffey, undulating grasslands, Victorian walled garden, miles of trails and country pursuits such as boating, fishing, cycling, horse-riding, shooting and two www.theaddressmagazine.com 361