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This beautiful seaside property is located on Doughmore Bay on the stunning Co. Clare coastline, about 45 minutes from Shannon Airport, Ireland. Although Doonbeg Lodge is a private club, visitors are welcome to both golf and accommodation when available. Whether or not you are a golfer, this is a great opportunities for a luxurious stay on the coast.

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Situated some 20 miles west of the city of Lubango, in the Huila province, the Serra da Leba Pass is a national landmark in Angola. Located at an altitude of 1700m, Lubango is one of the highest cities in the country. The road is a marvel of engineering given the era of its construction and it has been one of the country’s postcard images for decades, but all shots were taken by day. Legend has it that the Serra de Leba is named after the Portuguese woman who designed and built the road – then died after she viewed it on the very day the project was finished.

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Hosteria Los Notros El Calafate is the only hotel situated in the Perito Moreno National Park, Argentina. El Calafate is a dusty Patagonian steppe town on Lake Argentina, close to the three-mile-wide Perito Moreno glacier, one of 13 that flow into Argentina’s two-million-acre Los Glaciares National Park. Offering breathtaking views right from its doorstep, this is a family-friendly boutique hotel in rustic style. The design is a mix of natural fabrics and colorful country style in order to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

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Located about 40km south of Barcelona, Sitges is nice resort famous for its blinding, white beaches. It is a charming coastal resort with a maze of cobbled narrow streets and whitewashed houses. More than four km of fine beaches with pristine waters, some of which have been awarded the blue flag eco-label and the proximity of the mountains make of Sitges a privileged destination.

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Houses the palace of the prince, the seat the government and the parliament, the town of Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein. Apart from beautiful nature including the Rhine and Alps, Vaduz has a number of very interesting cultural sights and endless opportunities for outdoor activities. It is a picturesque, architecturally-stunning town that has a welcoming atmosphere and a rich history.

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This wonderful 1, 000 acre country park stretches on either side of the River Lee between Waltham Abbey (Essex) and Broxbourne (Hertfordside), UK and has been transformed from old gravel pits. The area teems with wildlife and is one of the premier places in the country for bird watching. The area is home to internationally important numbers of wildfowl and each season brings with it new birds to took out for including Bittern, Smew, Goosander, Common Tern, Reed Warber and Kingfisher. With free bird hides and viewing screens, including the Bittern hide at fishers green, you’re sure to see something.

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Fujinomiya Trail has been famous for the starting point (the front entrance) of Mount Fuji, Japan, climbing since ancient times. This is the shortest route to the top, and the trail head itself is at a high altitude. Mountain huts with a high capacity are located at almost equal distance, and some rest places are also available. It is the route that allows you to enjoy comfortable mountain climbing. In the middle of the trail, you can see the crater of the last eruption in the Hoei era (1707), located at the east side of Mt. Fuji.

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This very charming, stone-built farmhouse is situated in a tranquil valley near the village of Grimaud,France with extensive views over the surrounding hills and vineyards. Beautiful beamed ceilings, terracotta tiled floors and tasteful furnishings create a truly Provencal home.

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Drakensberg Mountains spread onto immense valleys into which you descend on a curvaceous road. Endless folded hills stretch in a swathe of green velvet, while in other places the sandstone rocks glow gold in evening light. In contrast, sharp mountain peaks pierce the dense blue sky - sometimes with a cap of snow. There are several parks and reserves in and around the Drakensberg Mountains, some private and others administered by KZN Wildlife and National Park’s offices.

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This picturesque boutique hotel sits amid a 1,000 – year-old palm oasis and nature reserve on the southern tip of island of Gran Canaria. Built in Spanish-Moorish style by French designer Alberto Pino, the hotel is made up of elegance and rustic two-storey villas.

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