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15 wedding hotels in Europe for the best day of your life

Explore, Historic HotelsBy Historic Hotels of Europe May 28, 2019

Say your vows to the sound of wows. From a cool city ceremony to dreamy rural nuptials, these wedding hotels in Europe are real-life fairy tales.

8 life-restoring retreats in Europe to celebrate International Yoga Day

RelaxBy Historic Hotels of Europe May 16, 2019

In havens from Crete to Croatia, explore the most glorious stays to better yourself through yoga, hiking, meditation, wild swimming and more.

Eight reasons to have a castle wedding in Europe

Historic HotelsBy Historic Hotels of Europe May 8, 2019

Dreaming of a fairytale wedding? It wouldn’t be complete without a castle. Take your pick from our magical venues for the ultimate castle wedding in Europe…

Where to go on holiday this summer

Historic HotelsBy Historic Hotels of Europe May 4, 2019

From rare hotel experiences to do-before-you-die adventures, we’ve picked a bunch of the loveliest places to explore this summer.

Inside 15 Heritage Hotels in Europe

Historic HotelsBy Historic Hotels of Europe April 27, 2019

Yearning to travel through time? From castles to manor houses, here’s our pick of the finest heritage hotels in Europe with incredible stories to tell.

Independent Historic Hotels, Castles and Manors across Europe

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