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Edinburgh is among the largest cities of the United Kingdom, is Scotland’s capital, and has a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites to its name. The Scotsman Hotel in Edinburgh is a five star boutique hotel that enchants guests with its impeccable design and its sense of history. Located on the historic North Bridge, the Scotsman Hotel is just minutes away from shops at George Street and Princes Street, as well as other attractions such as the Edinburgh Caste, the National Gallery, and the Royal Mile.

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The Grand Hotel de Bordeaux faces the impressive the Grand Theatre, and is located inside the Golden Triangle, the finest shopping and pedestrian area of the historical centre of Bordeaux. Staying here in the heart of world wine capital and classified UNESCO World Heritage, you will be near Hotel de Ville, Place de la Bourse and Place des Quinconces. You will be seduced by the charm and refined elegance of this luxury grand hotel with it’s typical Bordeaux architecture dating from the 18th century.

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This gorgeous cabin – also known as the  Royal Retreat – was recreated from the flooring plans of the 1930 novel, which was destroyed by blast in 2000. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a luxurious 4-star hotel set in a paint activity in the property of Jasper. Guests of the hotel instrument human casual operation to Jasper Person Commons and Downtown Jasper. It features an 18-hole golf layer fashioned by the acclaimed Stanley Thomson.

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Next to the Swiss Parliament Building in the heart of Bern’s medieval town center and near the main shopping area, this elegant and luxurious 5-star hotel is an Art Nouveau building in the heart of Bern. The Bellevue Palace is certainly worth the short trip. The prime location of hotel offers guests easy access to the Aare and Bern’s beautiful old town quarter which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the city’s finest views of the Alps. This modern and luxurious hotel offers exclusive comfort and warm hospitality to all its guests.

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This is the motto of the Hotel d’Angleterre. Offering panoramic views of the Jet d’Eau and the Swiss Alps, the hotel dating from 1872 and is renowned as one of the heritage sites of the city of Geneva. Located right on the shore of Lake Geneva, this luxurious 5-star hotel sits in the heart of Geneva’s shopping and financial districts. All major attractions in the city can be reached in a short walk.

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One of Shropshire’s top attractions, the Ironbridge Gorge is known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. In 1986, the Ironbridge Gorge became one of the first groups of 7 UK sites to be awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO. The surviving built and natural environment with its museums, monuments and artefacts, including the world famous Iron Bridge of 1779, serve to remind us of this area’s characteristic contribution to the history besides developing of industrialized society. Nowadays the area is far from industrial. Although the revolution started here, most of the factories are long gone and the nature beauty of the Gorge has been restored.

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Livraria Lello is an art nouveau bookstore situated in Oporto, also called Porto, which is the second biggest city in Portugal and a UNESCO Heritage site. Opened in 1906, this bookshop makes you feel like you are in a different time and era. Located not far from “Soares dos Reis”, a Museum of Art, and the Photography Museum, this is one of the most magnificent book shops one can imagine. Livraria Lello is definitely a must-see in Porto.

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Located in the heart the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bruges, Kempinski Hotel Dukes’ Palace is close to the city’ romantic canals and historic architecture. Major attractions near include the Groeninge Museum, Bruges Town Hall, Bruges Market Square, Basilica of the Holy Blood and more. This unique 15th-century former ducal residence holds a rich history in welcoming important guests to Bruges, entertaining them in style and absolute comfort.

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Founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century, Guanajuato is located on 2,008 m above sea level. The city of Guanajuato is a cultural capital of the Bajio region in central Mexico, and is considered as one of the most charming destinations in the nation. It’s a lovely, colonial city that looks like old Europe. Located about a five-hour drive northwest of Mexico City, this is a picturesque town of pleasant little plazas, cobblestone streets lined with stairs and houses of pastel-colored facades and balconies trimmed with iron work, and flower-filled window boxes.

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Japanese fireworks are without doubt an elaborate and magnificent art and one of the most spectacular in the whole world. The Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival held on August 14 every year in Miyajima, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Attracts over 300,000 visitors and thousands of photo enthusiasts and presents seven spectacular scenes, the festival is one of the most famous in Japan.

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