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Feb20

Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa, Dubai

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Hotel Jumeirah Bab al Shams is located on the desert in Dubai. This is an elegant desert resort located in a traditional Arabic fort. There are many shopping and entertainment options near the hotel.
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Feb19

Do Yoga in the Pyrenees

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This small, elegant country chateau is more than 200 years old and stands in a quiet valley through the Pyrenees, among flower meadows, wooded hills and tree-shaded brook. In front of the house is a clear lake where the dragonflies hover and deer drink. It is also perfect for a cooling dip.
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Feb18

Ravello Festival

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The Ravello Festival is an annual summer music and arts festival that takes place primarily on the beautiful grounds of the Villa Rufolo in Ravello every summer. Ravello Festival organises classical music performances in the town’s churches, gardens and piazzas.
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Feb17

The Boulders Resort

The Boulders resort

The Boulders is world renowned as one of the finest golf, tennis and spa resorts in the United States. Golf in Arizona means hot, dry days, cool clear evenings and painted deserts. 

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Feb16

Lost Creek State Park

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Located in the mountains of northern Utah, Lost Creek is a 365-surface-acre reservoir perfect for boating, fishing and water sports. The park is 10 miles northeast of Croyden. The park is 502 acres in size and is 6,211 feet in elevation. There are 25 sites in the park that offer vault toilets, grills/fire rings, picnic tables, drinking water and interpretive displays.
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Feb15

Hotel Angelo Engel in Val Gardena

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Hotel Angelo Engel is located in the heart of the South Tyrolean Dolomites, with its extensive 2500 m² garden and beautiful view.  The town is only a five minute walk from the hotel.
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Feb12

The Cape Byron Lighthouse

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The Cape Byron Lighthouse is the most easterly positioned lighthouse in the Australia. Constructed of prefabricated concrete blocks in 1901, it‘s one of the most powerful. Located only 2km east of the town of Byron Bay, the lighthouse stands on a bald rocky headland and offers incredible views. Once on Cape Byron you will be able to see even the surfers on Main Beach. Photo by:  Byron Bay Gliding


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Feb12

An island like no other

Hayman Island

The ideal destination for your holiday, wedding or honeymoon, Hayman is the most northern island in the Whitsunday Island group. Within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, all of the magnificent range of flora, fauna and marine life on the island is protected. Also there is the only island’ resort member of the prestigious organization “The Leading Hotels of the World”.
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Feb11

Get lost – The Bellingham Maze

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Made up of over 1,000 trees Bellingham Maze is the only maze of its type in Australia. It’s a unique tourist spot consisting of fun activities for the whole family such as a star-like shaped hedge maze, mini mazes, electric cars, a magic waterfall and a picnic area, located amongst the tropical rainforest garden. Its design is an eight-pointed star and can be viewed from a platform adjacent to the tea house where you can choose from a range of refreshments. Photo by: Peter Bellingham Photography
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Feb10

Banyan Tree Sanya, China

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The luxurious Banyan Tree Sanya is located at Luhuitou Bay, Hainan island, China. The hotel has 49 lavish pool villas set in the tropical lagoon of the Sanya vacation resort, this 5 star hotel in Sanya features a spa and hydrotherapy development, signature dining outlets, and extensive conference facilities.
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