2011 September travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

The romantik Hotel Im Weissen Roessl is located in the picturesque town of St Wolfgang, in Salzkammergut. Situated directly on the shores of the Wolfgang Lake offering a wonderful view on the surrounding mountains, the hotel enjoys an optimal location, 65 km from the airport of Salzburg, and 15 km from the train station. You will find Austrian tradition combined with modern lifestyle and a unique situation directly at the Wolfgangsee. With excellent services and high-quality amenities, the Im Weissen Roessl is a delightful base from which to enjoy Austria’s Lake District.
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Cres and Losinj are two Adriatic islands linked by an isthmus – a thin ribbon of rock running for 99 km alongside the mainland, and there are often treated as a single entity. One theory of their origin goes back to Greek mythology, the legend of the Argonauts. Back in the 3rd century BCE, Jason and the Argonauts were busy fleeing from the Colchians who wanted to get their hands on the prestigious Golden Fleece.
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The majestic Chateau de Gilly is former residence of the Cistercian Monks located in the heart of Burgundy Grand Cru wine country between Dijon and Beaune and only 2-minutes from the village of Vougeot. It has now been transformed into a secluded retreat with a gourmet restaurant, magnificent architectural features and beautifully manicured French-style gardens with a moat and a river.
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Hotel Villa Athena is a 5-star completely renovated hotel, respecting the original stately late seventh century villa. Villa Athena Hotel has an astounding position just 200 meters from the Temple of Concordia, a true masterpiece from the 5th century BC, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, just outside Agrigento, Italy. Set in pretty landscaped gardens this 120-year-old villa offers its guests a restaurant, a bar, an outside pool and amazing views of the temple.
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A tranquil refuge in the centre of Milan, Petit Palais Hotel de Charme is a 17th-century mansion stunningly transformed into a palatial boutique hotel. Set in the heart of Milan, this boutique hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral of Milan – Duomo, close to Parco delle Basiliche, La Scala Theatre, and Basilica di S. Eustorgio. In the neighborhood you will find some of Milan’s most popular shops, bars, and restaurants.
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The origins of La Suvera go back to the High Middle Ages as the Castle of the Country of Siena ruled by the legendary Countess Ava Matilde dè Franzesi, a relation of the King of France Clovis. In this historic building, Relais La Suvera is a magnificent villa which boasts elegant rooms with antique furnishings and precious heirlooms. Set in the heart of Tuscany, the hotel is a 35-minute drive from historic Siena.
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Located on the southern coast of Columbia Beach Resort provides the ideal retreat from which to explore the area. Set against the white cliffs of tranquil and picturesque Pissouri Bay and surrounded by the lush greenery of gardens and orchards, the hotel is around 100 km from the Larnaca International Airport, Cyprus. Guests seeking that perfect blend of attentive care and modern convenience will find it at this lovely hotel.
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Croatia has 1,778 km of mainland coastline, together with 1,185 islands and islets within its territory, making a total of 5,835 km for a surface area of 56,538 sq km. ten per cent of this surface area consists of 450 preservation zones, the pride of the country’s natural heritage. If one adds to this all maritime areas also under protection, Croatia has a total of 6,129 sq km of ecologically protected zones. One of the most picturesque zones of the country is the small town of Bol.
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Lovran – the lovely land of laurel
Named for the laurel trees that are abundant everywhere, Lovran is a continual festival of truly smells, plants and wild species such as cherries, chestnuts, green asparagus, and varieties of mushrooms. A small seaside resort, a port and a medieval town lying in the shadow of Opatija, Lovran too has its own discreet charm and turn-of-the-century villas with verdant gardens lining the seafront, perfectly restored to modern standards.
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Situated in the northern part of the Adriatic where the Mediterranean penetrates deepest into old Europe, the Kvarner region provides central Europe with a splendid balcony overlooking the sea. A haven for tourism, the Gulf of Kvarner is a particularly rich and varied region. Lovran, Opatija and Volosko make up a succession of small fishing ports, villages and seaside resorts wedged between the sea and the surrounding hills, which provide an alternative Riviera for visitors. Picturesque and welcoming, these quaint towns bask sleepily in the sun amidst its stunning coastal views and glittery, transparent water.
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