However Geneva can be accessed only via a trans-Atlantic long haul journey from the US and if you are at all planning a visit to this stunning city you might want to consider undertaking your travels in business class especially if you are planning a short visit with a tight attraction-packed schedule that allows for no wastage of time due to tiredness or jet lag.
You might think that business class airfares cost an arm and a leg and are thus beyond your reach but this is not always true for Cheap Business Class Flights to Geneva certainly exist, only you have to know when and how to look for them. Often the very airlines that provide air links between US cities and Geneva announce business flights discounts in order to promote their service to that particular destination. These business class deals are advertised via dedicated newsletters or social media tools though they do tend to sell out quickly.
If you are not tech savvy or have no access to the internet (incidentally the World Wide Web was invented and developed in Geneva at the CERN laboratories in the late 1980’s) then perhaps you could consider using the services of an airfares consolidator who can always help you get a deep discount business class ticket to Geneva through the exclusive consolidator contracts that he/she has with various airlines. Mention must be made that though these consolidator fares are often 70% less than regular business fares they are in no way lacking and are loaded with all the perks of normal business class.
Travel on such a cheap business class seat will ensure that you will arrive in Geneva in great sight-seeing ready shape and you will be ready to embark on your museum trail almost immediately for you would have a chance to rest and relax on the fully flat bed that your discount business class fare to Geneva is guaranteed to afford you.
Your museum trail will but naturally include the ‘best’ or rather the most interesting museums in Geneva which are listed below:-
International Museum of the Red Cross and Red CrescentThis museum constitutes one of the most popular attractions in Geneva as it traces the history of the world’s first humanitarian organization which continues to be relevant until today. The exhibits at this museum highlight the importance of Human Rights, the history of conflict in the current century and the humanitarian work that the Red Cross has done in wars and natural calamities. These exhibits take the form of multi-media displays which are particularly effective in conveying the organizations message.
The Barbier-Mueller Museum
The collection at this museum was begun by Josef Mueller in 1907 and it is now maintained and expanded by his surviving heirs. The museum has exhibits of sculptures, fabrics and ornaments from around the world for it endeavors to preserve these ‘treasures’ which were sourced from primitive ,hitherto isolated communities. Accordingly the museum has truly fascinating displays of statues and idols from Oceania, pre-Columbian art from Latin American and ancient masks and shields from the Dark Continent i.e. Africa.
If you love watches but can only dream of owning a Patek Philippe time piece, then this museum should be a must-do on your list as it catalogues the history of this great watch making company. The museum has a fascinating collection of time pieces that date back to the 16th century along with exhibits from the company’s more modern creations as well as music boxes, pistols and other arte-facts which are guaranteed to keep you enthralled for hours.
International Automobile Museum
If it is cars that tickle your fancy rather than watches then Geneva’s International Automobile Museum should be on your itinerary for at this museum you will have the chance to peruse an eclectic collection of mainly European cars that range from prototypes to race cars and antique classic cars,though the museum also has a section for motorbikes. The International Auto museum is the site of the largest annual car show in Europe every year.
Museum of Art and History
This colossal museum traces the evolution of western culture and international civilizations with a huge collection that is composed of nearly 7000 works of art and other objects. Displays here include the works of legends like Van Gogh and Renoir. The Rath Museum which is located on Place Neuve is associated with the Museum of Art and history and has exhibits of Swiss art along with traveling shows from all over Europe.
Olympic Museum
Geneva’s Olympic Museum commemorates the spirit of the Olympic Games. This museum is located on the banks of Lake Geneva and it catalogues the history of evolution of the games from the times of the ancient Greeks to present day.
