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

On the southern hills of Florence in a splendid position from which you have a complete view of LagoTrasimeno, is placed the luxurious villa Le Rose. Built around a courtyard and surrounded by gardens and olive groves and ancient cypresses, this is a private villa with the spirit of an exclusive hotel. Villa Le Rose stands out as a magnificent example of Italian Renaissance architecture and an innovative residential address for travelers.
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Part of the Leading Small Hotels of the World, the exclusive five -star Hotel Villa Palazzo Aminta is located between the towns of Stresa and Baveno. Surrounded by gardens and only 1.5 km from the town center, the villa offers panoramic views over Lake Maggiore – one of the most romantic lakes in Italy, and the Borromeo Islands Group consists of Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori.
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This 18th-century palace is located in the heart of Madrid in the exclusive Chamberi district with excellent transport options into the historic centre. InterContinental Madrid is an exclusive five-star landmark hotel situated a few minutes away from the world-famous El Prado Muesum and Museo de Lazaro Galdiano. There are a selection of paintings and sculptures throughout the public areas of the building.
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 Hugging the shores of southern Spain‘s Costa del Sol, Hotel Villa Padierna is the perfect place to soak in the Mediterranean sun, tee off in an idyllic setting, or indulge in a leisurely walk through the boutique shops on the harbor. It combines the best of Spa, Golf and Spanish gastronomy on the exclusive and renowned “Costa del Sol.” In the mountains of Marbella at the Hotel Villa Padierna where on a clear day you can see the coastline of Africa and every night the sunsets are more spectacular than the last.
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Codignat is an authentic XVth century chateau located in a 15-hectare park beautiful parkland in the Auvergne, only 20 km away from Clermont-Ferrand, France.  Overlooking the village of Bort L’Etang, the Chateau offers superb views across the Auvergne volcanoes. With its lakes, verdant hillsides and forests, this 4 Star Relais and Chateaux property, renders the nobility of the past, alongside all modern comforts and services.
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Chateau de Noirieux sits in the middle of a 9-hectares parkland just 15 kilometres north-east of Angers, France. Overlooking the Loir Valley a superb architectural complex combining a chateau 17th Century manor house 15th Century and a chapel 16th Century where calm and serenity prevail. It is an oasis of calm- elegance and privacy and the atmosphere gives you a real sense of the grandeur of the stately homes of a bygone age.
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Overlooking one of the most prestigious squares of Rome – Piazza Barberini with the Trevi Fountain, the Bernini Bristol Hotel dates back to 1874. Located in the very heart of Rome, the hotel offers the glamour of a bygone era along with the most modern conveniences and amenities to make your stay a pleasant one. Recently renovated Hotel Bernini Bristol is just 1 km from the Villa Borghese, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain.
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Offering incredible panoramic views, Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotels is located on hilltop position just above the Vatican. Situated in a 15-acre private park, this five-star hotel is only three km from the Vatican and a 25-minute drive from the Colosseum. Staying here, you will be near Piazzale Clodio, St. Peter’s Basilica and Roman Forum. Enclosed in a 15 acres Mediterranean park, it is a calm retreat in the heart of the Eternal City.
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Originally a 12th-century Camaldolesi monastery, San Clemente Palace Hotel is situated on its own 17-acre private island only 12 minutes from St. Mark’s Square by complimentary shuttle boat. This is a Venice luxury grand hotel for elite tourism in front of Piazza San Marco, La Giudecca and the Lido, dating back to 1131, the year in which the church was built. Boasting magnificent views of Giudecca Island and the Lido, the hotel is near many of Venice’s major attractions.
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Located in the heart of Taormina, Grand Hotel Timeo is a five-star luxurious accommodation. Set high in the rocky hills on the east coast of Sicily, this extremely elegant property offers sweeping views of Mount Etna and the Sicilian Coast. This 19th-century residence has long been a favourite destination of famous European and Hollywood stars, including Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor.
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