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Located in an exclusive residential neighbourhood of Las Condes, only 20 minutes away from Santiago city centre Grand Hyatt Santiago is considered as one of the finest hotels in Chile and Latin America. The hotel is near to many local attractions including Pueblito de los Dominicos Market, Palacio de la Moneda and San Cristobal Hill. This five-star Grand Hyatt property provides an impeccable service and deluxe facilities to satisfy even the most discerning of hotel guests. This luxury property has also received many awards from prestigious publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Latin Trade and Travel + Leisure.

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Designed by world famous Spanish designer – Santiago Calatrava, the Zurich Central Library is the library of Zurich canton, Zurich city and the University of Zurich which is the largest university in Switzerland. Switzerland has four official languages German, French, Italian and Romansh and the library offers numerous digital documents (e-journals and e-books) and databases that can be accessed through the networks of the university. Its substantial collection caters for the needs of the general public and of teaching and research in all faculties.

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Located in the most prestigious city’ suburb – El Golf and only 30 minutes from Santiago International Airport, the Ritz Carlton Santiago is the only Chilean Hotel awarded as the Nº1 hotel in South America (in 2007). This location is also 38 miles from Valle Nevado Ski Resort and 70 miles from Valparaiso Port and Vina Del Mar Beach. Designed for business and leisure travellers with high expectations, the hotel offers its guests great service and facilities. The Ritz Carlton Santiago is an ideal place to rest and enjoy the natural beauty of the city.

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Located minutes away from the Providencia business district in the central core of Santiago, the San Cristobal Tower is part of Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ Luxury Collection. Situated very close to the city’s popular shopping centers and attractions, this luxury property offers its guests exquisite surroundings, unique service and quality. Offering many marvelous modern facilities and amenities, San Cristobal Tower was considered as one of the “Top 10 Hotels in South America” by Condé Nast Traveler’s readers.

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A unique natural place, Mar Menor is the largest salt-water lake of Europe. InterContinental Mar Menor Golf Resort is located near the Spanish village of Torre Pacheco, only 10 km from Murcia San Javier Airport. Local attractions include Santiago de la Ribera Beach, Archaelogical Museum, and Estadio Municipal de Cartagena. Surrounded by Mar Menor Best Golf an 18 hole Par 72 golf course, part of the celebrated Nicklaus Golf Trail, this intimate hotel is an inspiring retreat where you can indulge in relaxation and leisure during your stay.

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Far closer to Africa than to Spain, the sub-tropical Canary Islands are known for their budget sun and sand – although, as they are volcanic, the latter is often a rather uninviting shade of charcoal. Solutions have been found by importing golden sand from the Sahara 200 km away, and by building saltwater lidos. Nonetheless, the balmy year-round climate, cooled to a steadt 25-30º C by marine currents, has ensured that these seven islands have not only fabulously lush vegetation, including a sufeit of bananas, but also a constant flow visitors.

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A two-hour flight west of Santiago, this rugged isle earned its fame from the 18th-century sailor Alexander Selkirk, whose wild spell as a castaway there inspired the novel Robinson Crusoe. The aura of adventure still endures. Travelers arrive on a seven-seater plane, then take a 30-minute speedboat ride to the town of San Juan Bautista. At the new Crusoe Island Lodge, all 15 bungalows are made with recycled materials and wood from the nearby forest. Get a good rest and the attention you deserve by choosing one of the 15 lodges and suites with terrace overlooking the Bay Pangal for accommodation.

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge
It is the world’s first and only tilting bridge. Designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and engineered by Gifford, Gateshead Millennium Bridge was described as one of the best places in Europe by Tony Blair. Officially opened in May 2002, the bridge is 126 meters long. It links Gateshead with Newcastle, United Kingdom. Details: Design: Tilt bridge, Total length: 126 m, Width: 8m, Longest span: 105 m.

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The AC Palacio del Carmen lies meters away from the flag-stoned square in the heart of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The AC Hotels group recently restored this 18th century building into its stable stylish designed and sensitively refurbished properties.

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The Aubrey is a luxurious boutique hotel situated in a bohemian district of Bellavista, Santiago de Chile. The hotel housed in 1927 mansion was once the patrician home of a Chilean railway magnate. With a total renovation completed in March 2010, this is a perfect choice for your relaxing vacation.

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