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

Set on a cliff top in Porto Ercole – home to one of the most luxurious and elegant hotels in Italy, on the Monte Argentario Peninsula, Il Pellicano is an intimate small hotel offers endless sea views. Perched romantically at the cliffs edge, the hotel is a member of Relais & Chateaux. Located only 30 minutes away from the medieval town of Capalbio, this romantic Hotel is a perfect example of Italian style and elegance.
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Warm, stylish and nostalgic, Il Salviatino is an ideal place to relax. Set on a hill in the Poggio Gherardo area, this brand-new, ultra luxurious hotel situated in the historical district of Florence. Offering panoramic views of Florence’s historic centre, Il Salviatino is an enchanting 14th Century villa which has been lovingly restored over the years.  In 2010, after two years of renovations that revealed long-lost frescoes on the ceilings and hidden pathways twisting through the gardens, Marcello Pigozzo re-opened the villa as a hotel.
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Opening for the 1912 Olympics, the Radisson Blu Strand Hotel is located in the heart of Stockholm’s theater district. There are many great attractions nearby, such as National Museum, Royal Swedish Opera, Museum of Medieval Stockholm and Stockholm Palace. Offering stunning views of the bay of Nybroviken, this city centre hotel is a perfect base from which to explore the Old Town and modern shopping districts.
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Perugia lies between Rome and Florence as a jewel in Umbria’s crown. Perched atop the city’s highest hill, Brufani Palace is one of the most prestigious hotels in Perugia offering magnificent views across the green hills of Umbria and the medieval rooftops. This business-friendly hotel is within walking distance of the historical points of interest such as Church of Sant’Ercolano, Perugia City Hall, and Palazzo dei Priori.
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The Mystique is one of the best hotels in Santorini. Located on Oia’s most famous cliffs, this is a cliff-top boutique hotel features breathtaking views to the Volcano and the Caldera. Opened in 2007, Mystique offers a pocket of modern luxury and natural serenity in a sublime, primeval landscape. It is close to the Archaeological Museum, Naval Museum, Baxedes Beach and Museum of Prehistoric Thira.
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Built around a 400-year old winery, the 5-star Vedema Resort is situated in the medieval village of Megalohori, 7 km away from Fira town – the capital of Santorini. It is close to the most popular local attractions such as Panagia Episkopi, Prophet Elias Monastery, Red Beach, and Museum of Prehistoric Thira. Overlooking the rolling vineyards and the Aegean Sea, Vedema Resort is a member of the Luxury Collection of Satrwood Hotels and features true luxury in a beautiful, bright and minimalist design.
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The Hotel Puente Romano is an Andalusian village-style hotel located on the Costa del Sol in the heart of the Golden Mile, Marbella and only 35 minutes drive from the Malaga Airport. Originally built as private apartments, the hotel offers an ultimate in comfort, quality, and unsurpassed service. Set amidst lush gardens and waterfalls, the Puente Romano is a quiet hotel perfect for your business trips and for the holidays.
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Originally built for the 1929 Expo, the Gran Melia Colón Hotel is a five star renovated luxury hotel in heart of Seville, only 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower. Offering fantastic city views from its rooftop Jacuzzi, this five star design hotel welcomes you into a place that combines contemporary design with the old Spanish tradition of bullfighting to create an original space where you can get a taste of the real Andalusia.
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Built in the late 1920s to house international dignitaries that visited Seville, the Hotel Alfonso XIII offers guests a lush ambiance along with the most contemporary amenities. Named for the king who commissioned it in 1928 it is one of the most prestigious hotels in Europe.  Only minutes from the Royal Alcazar, Old Tobacco Factory and Plaza de Espana, Hotel Alfonso XIII was named to Conde Nast Traveler’s 2004 and 2005 Gold Lists and is on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2004 Readers’ Choice Awards List.
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The Westin Valencia is housed in one of the most impressive Modernist buildings in the city, dating back to 1917. Offering the ultimate luxury accommodation, this exclusive hotel is situated within walking distance from the city’s historical, cultural attractions, and only one kilometre from the Cathedral. Designed to offer a relaxing friendly atmosphere for a holiday break, this 5 star luxurious hotel awaits you with the highest service standards and an array of world-class amenities.
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