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Small is beautiful: Eight teeny historic hotels you’ll love

Historic HotelsBy Historic Hotels of Europe September 7, 2018

Small, sleek and wonderfully intimate, these pocket-sized historic hotels of Europe are so glorious you’ll want to stay forever – and probably small enough to take home with you.

Rhodes Island, Greece

Where to catch the last of the summer sun in Europe

Explore, RelaxBy Historic Hotels of Europe August 30, 2018

Heatseekers, rejoice. Come autumn and Europe’s crowds have scarpered, the weather is still blissful and the lands are yours to discover. Here’s where’s still warm and toasty…

Five European festivals you can still catch this summer

ExploreBy Historic Hotels of Europe August 23, 2018

From pocket-sized happenings to full-blown arty extravaganzas, Europe is at the forefront of the festival evolution. Here are the lineups (and wine-ups) worth visiting in 2018.

Monastery holy trinity , meteora , greece

17 lesser-known amazing things to do in Europe in late summer

ExploreBy Historic Hotels of Europe August 19, 2018

Turn left where everyone else turns right and discover some of the more unique things to do in Europe.

A shore-to-shore guide of Europe’s best lakes

ExploreBy Historic Hotels of Europe August 11, 2018

Refreshing dips, wild watersports and perfect picnics: Discover the best lakes in Europe for a secret splash and more.

Independent Historic Hotels, Castles and Manors across Europe

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