The Cathar castles of France’s Languedoc
Today a poignantly romantic series of ruins, the Cathar castles of France’s Languedoc were once the focus of bitter battles between radical Christian rebels and the established Catholic church
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Discover Europe’s most celebrated film locations
From The Sound of Music to The Talented Mr Ripley: Discover Europe’s most celebrated film locations via the hotels that overlook them
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Ten historic hotels that should be on your 2016 bucket list and why
Make your upcoming year one to remember by experiencing some of the most unique and romantic residences around Europe. From convents to lighthouses, here’s our selection of supremely special hotels and the magical stories behind them…
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Historic Hotels Awards Winner 2016
The Historic Hotels of Europe honoured some of the finest properties in Europe at the 2016 Historic Hotels of Europe Awards hosted in the stunning Chateau de l’Epinay, France on November 16th 2015.
Guests voted for their favourite hotels in ten wide-ranging categories, encompassing romance, legend, fine dining, spa facilities and more.
Come and Experience the Royal Treatment
There are holidays, and then there are holidays. Part of the enjoyment of traveling abroad or visiting other countries is experiencing the history and culture of a region. Staying in a palace hotel enables the visitor to review history from the perspective of those who made it.
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France, Croissants, Chateaux and Champagne
Mention the country France and the image that pops into many people’s heads is probably the elegant chateaux, the delightful pastry and the bubbly wonder that is champagne. This article celebrates the beauty of the land, the warmth of the people and the countless charming buildings,
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Top Historical Family Hotels in Europe
Travelling on the continent as a family can be a challenge, especially when it come to finding family friendly hotels. If luxury is at the top of your list and historical buildings second we have the perfect hotel choices for you, featuring activities such as horse riding, boating and swimming.
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Explore Swedish Moments
Do you have a dream about any particular travel destination in the world? Is there that one country that draws you in and you just can’t wait to visit? If you are like Supermodel Uma Thurman then Sweden is that country. Quoted at the Stockholm Film Festival in 2014 she had this to say about Sweden,…
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You Don’t Have To Own One To Live in a Mansion
I dream of living in a mansion one day, and maybe you do too. However, you don’t have to own one to live in a mansion. Choose the right destination for your next holiday and you will have mansion to call home, maybe just for a while or even a very long time.
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For the Country Lover in You, Visit Wales
There is no other country in the United Kingdom with a diverse a landscape as Wales. There is so much adventure to experience from the high peaks of Snowdonia to the lowlands of the Valleys. Think mountain biking, trail walking, coarse fishing, golf and you’ve thought about a fraction of the exciting things that await you in Wales.
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