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A few steps from one of the most well known boulevards in the world – the Champs Elysees, the Warwick boasts a prime location in the heart of Paris. Close to Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and Place Vendome, this is one of the most popular four Star Hotels in the city. The hotel’s close proximity to attractions and metro stations makes it easy to explore all Paris has to offer. The Warwick Paris Hotel provides upscale lodging accommodations in the heart of Paris convenient to many of the most popular Paris tourist attractions.

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Dates back to the 19th century, Hotel Westminster is a small, deluxe hotel located in the heart of Paris, between the Place Vendome and l’Opera. This is an impressive six-story luxury hotel that was converted into a luxury hotel in 1846. The hotel’ area includes several renowned Paris attractions, including Tuileries Gardens, the Louvre, Bastille and the Eiffel Tower. With its Hausmannian facade, the hotel is also within easy access of Paris’ major airports.

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Dates back to the golden age of Argentinean style, Sofitel Buenos Aires is the first skyscraper in the city. Towering over the historic heart of Buenos Aires, this luxury property is located on one of the most charming and tranquil tree-lined streets in Argentina’s capital. There are many great attractions near this hotel, including Plaza San Martin, Torre de los Ingleses, Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada. Offering a perfect blend of the French savoir faire and the Argentine tradition, this hotel is perfect for a business trip, romantic travel or a family visit to the city.

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Located just across the road from Notre Dame in Paris‘ left-bank, Shakespeare & Co is a unique antiquarian bookstore considered as one of the best English bookshops in the world. It is one of very few bookstores, which has gained a widely respected legendary status. It attracts both published and aspiring writers, as well as the general reading public. With piled books and floor to ceiling shelves in small rooms and twisting hallways, Shakespeare & Co is probably the most photographed bookstore of the world.

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Built on eight acre within the walls of the old city of Marrakech, this magnificent hotel was built at the behest of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI with an undisclosed, but evidently immense, budget. The brand new Royal Mansour retreat offers a perfect balance of rich colors, local architecture and refined opulence. This is a new icon of Moroccan elegance and considered by locale as one if the world’s premier luxury travel destinations.

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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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Built in 1915, the Lausanne Palace and Spa is a five-star luxurious hotel close to Lausanne Historical Museum, Lausanne Cathedral and Olympic Museum. Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, the five star hotel Lausanne Palace and Spa offers a superlative selection of amenities to help you make the most of your visit to Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Dedicated to Saint Stephen, Bourges Cathedral is a magnificent early Gothic cathedral located near the Loire Valley, France. It was built in record time - between the late 12th and late 13th centuries by architect Paul-Louis Boeswillwald and the master builder Philippe Berruyer. Bourges Cathedral was added to UNESCO world heritage site list in 1992.

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Located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés (a bustling district famous for its intellectual and artistic circles), just 700 metres from Notre Dame, this hotel dates from the 16th century. Tucked in at the end of the narrow street from which it took its name, the Relais Christine is a haven whose peaceful atmosphere in enhanced by its pleasant garden and flowers. Its comfortable and welcoming rooms, a delightful spa, the quiet atmosphere of its honesty bar, and its personalized service and a garden make it a restful and friendly place to stay during your vacation in Paris.

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Situated on a lake in a peaceful landscape of gardens and courtyards, Etangs de Corot Hotel is a delightful retreat in the 200-year-old artists’ hamlet of Ville d’Avray. Located only 15-minutes drive from Paris and just steps from Versailles, this small hamlet of greenery and calm is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday in the western suburbs of Paris.

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