Most famous for the Northern Lights, Northern Norway lives up to its fame in more ways than one. Enjoy winter wildlife safari or the jaw dropping beauty of the midnight sun. While you are here you can also experience the indigenous culture of the Sami, Norway’s first inhabitants. Norway is a nation endowed with natural…
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Slovakia. This eastern European country has been largely left untouched by much of the tourist trade in Europe, however this has some of the very best in luxurious historic hotels. Slovakia is a country which boasts fabulous wild countryside. It is a relatively small country in size but this certainly isn’t to say that there…
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The Historic Hotels of Europe, the leading name in historical and culturally relevant luxury hotels, honoured some of the finest properties in Europe at the 2015 Historic Hotels of Europe Awards. Hosted in the stunning Hotel Elizabeth in Trenčín, Slovakia on October 27th 2014, the winning hotels were announced at the ceremony by the Chairman…
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So you’ve booked your flights and researched the wonderful history of your chosen destination, but have you thought long and hard about where you’ll rest your head at night? Switzerland is one of the most fascinating places to visit and explore. Discover the rolling mountains and beautiful meandering fjords. Bordered by France and Germany, it…
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There is a magic often associated with ancient castles which makes them exciting hotel locations. Spread across the European continent are hundreds of restored castles which have been turned into amazing hotels, garnering a respectable star rating, usually a minimum of 3 stars. Usually set in idyllic secluded location castle hotels make ideal retreat and…
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If you are looking for the perfect fairytale wedding venue for your big day, consider Chateau Sundbyholm, Sweden a charming castle built around 1640. the castle is situated lakeside on Lake Mälaren. You can enjoy stunning views of the lake and surrounding area during your stay at the hotel. Within the castle you will discover an array…
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One of the most important dates in the calender for the almost 500 members of the Historic Hotels of Europe Association is the annual awards. Now in its third year, the awards recognise the best performing members spread across 20 European countries grouped under 10 categories. The grouping has been necessary to allow the Association…
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Everyone loves a little bit of history and so does the film industry. Why recreate historic scenes for film when there are perfectly preserved locations if you know where to look? A number of hotels, which are part of the Historic Hotels of Europe association, have been used as film locations. This article introduces you…
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It’s summer and we’re all getting that summertime feeling. We want to stretch our work weary legs and venture to far and finer climates. We spend months thinking about our holiday, booking the best places and preparing all the necessary arrangements to ensure it goes exactly as we want it to. So where are some…
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We have all been bombarded with sites promoting city escapes to the usual, Paris, Prague, Rome and other popular destinations but what about those that are less well known and perhaps, as or even more, beautiful? Where are the best cities to visit that you wouldn’t necessarily consider in the first instance? Well here I would…
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