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The renovated Divani Caravel Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Athens, close to exceptional shopping, restaurants and museums. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the hotel is just minutes away from important museums such as the Museum of Cycladic Arts and the National Gallery. Rooms offer outstanding panoramic views of the city, Lycabettus Hill and the Acropolis, so you can experience Athens both as a vibrant metropolis and as the epicentre of ancient history that it once was.

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Opened in 1936, King George Palace enjoys a privileged position in the center of the Athens‘ golden quarter, between the Parliament, the Constitution, the Stadiou Avenue and the Voucourestiou Street. A proud member of the Leading Hotels of the World, this unique luxury boutique hotel has been ranked among the 100 Top European Hotels in the Conde Nast Traveler 2006 and 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards. Previous guests have included the likes of David Copperfield, Christina Aguilera, Woody Allen and Ennio Morricone.

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The Grande Bretagne is a luxury city hotel in Greece located on Syntagma Square in central Athens. Nearby attractions are: the Parliament building,  Constitution Square and one km from the Acropolis. Built as a palace in 1862 and known as the “Royal Box”, the Grande Bretagne boasts luxurious rooms and stunning city views from its magnificent rooftop terrace. The hotel is part of “The Luxury Collection” hotel chain, managed by the American company Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

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Located in the heart of Athens just off Omonia Square, this boutique hotel brings together all that makes Athens unique: history, culture, innovation, and diversity. The location of the Baby Grand Hotel is as central as it can possibly be.  Its ideal location gives you the opportunity to be at one of the many museums, archaeological sites and tourist attractions that the city has to offer only in a few minutes. The nearby points of interest are the Parthenon, Athens City Hall, National Archaeological Museum, Roman Agora and Benaki Museum. Baby Grand is a modern city hotel offering uniquely decorated rooms. 10 international artists from the fields of urban art, graffiti design and illustration transformed Baby Grand, into Europe’s most exciting and creative city hotel.

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Located in the southern sierra of Ecuador at about 2500 m above sea level, Cuenca is the third largest city in the country. Founded in 1557, the city offers a rich diversity of art, history and colonial architecture. Considered as the country’s cultural heart and soul, in 1999, the city was included on UNESCO‘s list of World Heritage sites. Cuenca is the site of four universities, many museums, research and cultural organizations and many travel writers call Cuenca the “most European” of Latin American cities. With its large student population, the city also has a modem edge, with international restaurants, art galleries, cool cafes and welcoming bars all tucked into its colonial architecture. The architecture, parks, restaurants, museums, cafes and four free flowing rivers make it a destination in itself.

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Once upon a time a big earthquake close to Anafi island damaged a big part of this island in the Cyclades. Its inhabitants were forced to leave their place behind and move to Athens as everything was demolished. So when they moved to the big city they found a place under the Acropolis and started creating a neighborhood using the architecture from their island .. So even nowadays, after all these years, if you visit this place it feels like you are not in Athens but on a Greek island.

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The Met Hotel is located in Thessaloniki, Greece. Designed in 2009 by Athens-based Zeppos Georgiadi Architects, this design hotel is the best choice for a relaxing holiday. The hotel features a wide range of services and facilities such as restaurant, car rental,  free wireless Internet access, a spa and rooftop pool overlooking the Thessaloniki skyline.

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Arion Resort is a unique five-star resort consists of 3 hotels and bungalows, offer breathtaking views of the Saronic Gulf and nearby islands. It is located in the heart of Athens Riviera and only 25 km from the center of Athens. Hotel Arion combines beauty with luxury, relaxation and world-class level of service.

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Today Santorini, Greece gives a seemingly untouched backdrop of white hills, turquoise beaches and blue seas. The gem of Santorini is the Ikies Traditional Houses, sits high atop the archipelago of islands in the village of Oia. Ikies houses are divided into studios (one bedroom), maisonettes (loft bedroom), and suites.

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Edinburgh has been called the Athens of the North and the gateway to central Scotland. Built atop extinct volcanoes on an inlet from the North Sea (the Firth of Forth), and enveloped by rolling hills, lakes, and forests, Edinburgh is a city made for walking.

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