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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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Grand Hotel Quellenhof Bad Ragaz, Switzerland is a magnificent year-round resort at the foot of the Alps. It was awarded as Hotel of the year-2009 by Gault Millau. The unique combination of luxury hotel facilities with its own thermal spa water, business amenities and golf opportunities makes the Grand Resort unmistakable and incomparable.

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Located only 25 km from Florence, Castello del Nero is an ideal destination to explore and enjoy Tuscany. Set within 400 hectares of private farmland and orchards, the resort is a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World. The Castello Del Nero is a fully restored 12th century castle offers astonish views of vineyards, olive groves, private lakes, cypress trees and typical Tuscan villages.

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Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort is located directly on the beach of Gouves in Heraklion, on the north coast of Crete. This beachfront luxury hotel features bungalows and villas with numerous pools. Guests will find that some attractions are within walking distance including the world-famous archaeological site at the Palace of Knossos, Vikelea Municipal Library, Heraklion Venetian Port, and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The charming village of Agios Nikolaos is approximately 46 kilometers away.

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Waiheke Island is an island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand, located just 35 minutes from Auckland by ferry but a million miles away in pace and beauty. This is the second-largest after Great Barrier Island. Translates as “the descending waters” or “ebbing water”, the island boasts a subtropical climate and a beautiful 100 km coastline.

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Set in six acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean, The Atlantic is one of Jersey’s finest hotels. The largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey is the most southerly island in the British Isles, lying around 100 miles from mainland Britain. Area attractions include Les Ormes Golf Club, Corbiere Lighthouse and Reg’s Garden. Opened in 1970, the hotel has the crisp, clean appearance of classic 1930s seaside marine architecture.

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Placed in private parkland of 10,000 sq. m with manicured lawns and trees, Royal Park Hotel is an elegant, family owned and run for five generations hotel that offers special design and warm atmosphere. Located in a tranquil alpine village of Kandersteg, the hotel is surrounded by mountain peaks and three national parks including snow-white glaciers, stretching up to 3,600 m above sea level in the “Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn” UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the Word, St Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel is situated on a secluded beach on the magical island of Crete only 1.5 km from the lively summer resort of Aghios Nikolaos. Set amidst beautiful flower-filled and citrus gardens, this exclusive seafront resort features warm and inviting atmosphere, first class service and the very highest standards of accommodation. It is awarded with the most excellent European Resort Hotel 2005 by Conde Nast Johansens and the Best Deluxe Hotel Greece 2004, 2005, 2006 by Argo Holidays.

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Renovated in 2010 the luxurious Petra Hotel & Suites is located on Patmos Island and is considered to be island’ best-kept secret. As a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this intimate hotel welcomes its guests with highest standards of hospitality and personalized service. The Petra Hotel & Suites is only a 5-minute drive away from the Skala Harbour and 70 metres from the Grikos Beach.

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