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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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Situated on Gundulic Square in the heart of Dubrovnik, the Pucic Palace is former nobleman’s home and long-time favorite of visiting dignitaries, royalty and artists that has recently been completely refurbished and has now re-opened as one of the Croatia‘ finest hotels.

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This hotel in Cannes offers an nonsuch situation for those search both acting ventures and pleasurable excursions within the French Riviera and the Atlantic Shore areas. This contemporary 4-star Port hotel is nonpareil for making the most of this mythic country as it is only a 10-minute road from Port Mandelieu Airdrome and within walking indifference from bus stops and taxi ranks. There is a huge curtilage at the Hotel Renoir Port, patch the hotel offers insular beach make, breakfast and line facilities, a room, a restaurant, a soundness centrist, and 24 hour concierge services.

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Located in the city of Nagoya in central Japan, visitors should definitely put this museum on their list of things to do in Nagoya. This is a rather modern looking building located in the picturesque greenery Shirakawa Park in the heart of the city. Housed in a modern building designed by one of the leading Japanese architects – Kisho Kurokawa, Nagoya’s art museum is focused on modern artists of the local Ise Bay area. Opened in 1988, the museum also features works by Ecole de Paris and Mexican Renaissance artists.

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In Paris, in the disposition of the GoldenTriangle and in a comfort street between Writer Boulevard, Georges v Avenue and the Champs- Elysees, lies a hotel that associates the glorious architecture of the Hausmann era with a synchronous graceful style. Built in the 19th century, the hotel retains some of its freehand elegance and influence. In 2002 it was re-opened pursuing a terminated restoration by Richard Martinet.

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