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Oct04

Willemstad

Like Havana and San Juan, Willemstad is a typical port town. A chief town of Curacao and the Netherlands Antilles, is one of the world’s richest cities in culture and diversity. It has a population of 135,000, comprising 55 nationalities.  Located on the southern coast of Curacao in the Caribbean Sea, historic Willemstad earns the UNESCO hallmark of World Heritage City in December 1997.


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Oct04

Cusco – the archaeological capital of the South America

With its magnificent temples, Cusco offers beautiful landscapes and an approach to the old Inca culture. Ruins, museums, churches, mansions and a wide variety of architecture. Often referred to as the “Archaeological Capital of the Americas” Cusco (Peru) is a beautiful city riddled with contrasts between the indigenous styles and the modern western world.
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Oct04

Saint Malo

Saint Malo is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the northern coast of France. Built with the same grey granite stone as Mont St. Michel, St. Malo is a walled city with a long history going back to at least Roman times. It is extremely popular with visitors from all over Europe. Some choose this historic port as the starting point for a holiday in Brittany while for others it is their main destination.
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Oct04

Hollmann Beletage Design Boutique Hotel

The Hollmann Beletage is situated in the heart of old central Vienna. It is only a 2 minute walking distance from St. Stephen’s Cathedral that is the central point of the city. The hotel is a small boutique hotel offering modern convenience and elegance in an exceptionally central location. To the airport or a train station it is a 20 minutes drive. 16 spacious to very spacious rooms in a neat, noble house that was built in the 19th century.
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Oct04

Rovereto, Italy

It is a city in the province of Trento, Italy. Rovereto lies in the Lagarina valley, on the Leno River near its junction with the Adige, south of Trento on the Brenner-Verona railway. The commercial centre of Rovereto provides the opportunity of enjoying its 15th century origins in its buildings. With warm, charmy and harmonious atmosphere, the city features colorful churches and modern museums. The visitors are offered by many cultural options, such as the Mart Museum, Teatro Zandonai, Civic Museum and Veneto Castle of Rovereto, with its War Museum.
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Oct03

Calabria, Italy

With only 9 percent of flat land, Calabria is a region in the southern part of Italy. It is the most recognizable geographic area in all of Europe, forming the toe of the boot shaped country. There are ancient bridges, churches, and castles what Calabria boasts for is the pure and real beauty of the place and its dwellers. Calabria is a fascinating fusion of hundreds of miles of wonderful coastline with pristine beaches and historic ruins found in every corner. There’s a spectacular seacoast with a mix of resorts, seacoast villages and expansive beaches.
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Oct03

Porto Santo Hotel and Spa

 Porto Santo Hotel is located on the spectacular 9 km golden sandy beach of Porto Santo surrounded by 30.000 m2 gardens and encircling two free-style pool areas. Swim, walk or relax in the sun; with a superb location and excellent facilities, this is the quintessential island beach resort hotel. The property is divided into 15 low rise buildings (maximum of 3 floors) which respects it’s natural surroundings.
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Oct01

Castelo Santa Catarina

Built in the early 20th century, this unique 3-star hotel is located in a charming residential area of Porto and boasts unique architectural features. Situated in the residential area of Santo Ildefonse and within 400 metres of metro station Marques. This unusual hotel is an oasis of peace set in lovely gardens and yet was well located as a base to see the city.
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