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'Grab a book, head for the deck, lie back on a traditional steamer chair and relax'

Cunard’s Queen Victoria

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This year Cunard is celebrating the 175th anniversary since its first ship Britannia set sail on 4 July 1840 from Liverpool to Canada and the USA. Samuel Cunard, accompanied by his daughter, 115 passengers and 89 crew members, … Read more →

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Andersen Hotel, Copenhagen

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Located in the hip Vesterbro area with its Meatpacking District, the 73-room Andersen Hotel scooped TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice and Denmark’s Luxury Boutique Hotel Award last year—not bad for a country famous for its design.

Decorated with textiles and … Read more →

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Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin

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Two words: nostalgic luxury. Hotel Adlon Kempinski is a tribute to the palatial Hotel Adlon. The latter, opened by the Kaiser in 1907, was intended to rival the grand hotels of Europe that started springing up from the … Read more →

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Fonteverde Resort and Spa, Tuscany

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A stunning Medici palace, Fonteverde Tuscan Resort and Spa was built by the Grand Duke Ferdinando in the 17th Century, around thermal hot springs whose healing properties have been revered for thousands of years. Spa—Salvis Per Aquam—health through … Read more →

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ABaC restaurant and hotel
'The glass pavilion latticed with slabs of teak wood immediately catches the eye'

ABaC Restaurant & Hotel, Barcelona

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ABaC Restaurant Hotel Monument, located in the exclusive Sarriá-Sant Gervasi neighbourhood, is one of the best-looking hotels in Barcelona. Located on the former site of the US Consulate, the exterior is bucolic hideaway meets cutting-edge modernist design: although … Read more →

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Akaryn Samui Resort & Spa, Thailand

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Located on the crescent-shaped Hanuman Bay, Aleenta’s, and Akyra’s younger sister is the resort for understated romantics. Every spacious villa (there are 52) comes with its own plunge pool and terrace to ensure guests get plenty of … Read more →

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'There are also mirrors absolutely everywhere, giving a real sense of space'

The Mirror, Barcelona

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As a hotel, The Mirror Barcelona is a vanguardist vision of whiteness. Pretty much everything is white, from the squad of angel sculptures in the central courtyard to the furniture, walls and floors. There are also mirrors absolutely … Read more →

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Intercontinental Amstel, Amsterdam

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Since opening in 1867, this luxury Amsterdam hotel has been revered around the world for its palatial grandeur and warmth. Noteworthy features include the Michelin-starred restaurant La Rive overlooking the Amstel River, crystal chandeliers hanging in the Amstel … Read more →

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Le Saint James Bouliac

Hotel Le Saint-James Bouliac, Bordeaux

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A member of Relais & Chateaux Hotels, Le Saint-James is just 10km from Bordeaux. A contemporary hotel, it was designed in 1989 by architect Jean Nouvel, and inspired by the tobacco drying barns in the Lot region.

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The Dylan entrance gate
'The Dylan is perfectly situated for highlights such as the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House as well as the shopping districts and various nightspots'

The Dylan, Amsterdam

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Dubbed ‘Amsterdam’s secret’, The Dylan Amsterdam is an intimate boutique hotel located in an exceptional 17th-century landmark building on the Keizersgracht, one of Amsterdam’s most famous canals. It is perfectly placed for guests wanting to explore the chic … Read more →

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