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Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. The Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi We all know the hoteliers in Abu Dhabi know how to do decadence. At the Emirates Palace, they’ve really outdone themselves. This palatial 85 hectare resort sits on the shores of the Persian Gulf and has its own marina, an adventure pool… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. The College Hotel, Amsterdam The College Hotel in Amsterdam is, as the name and the building’s facade suggests, a former school. This makes for one of the most interesting and quirky hotels I’ve stayed at. I love a bit of hotel luxury but I’m more interested… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: The College Hotel, Amsterdam
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for May, 2014 Bovey Castle, Devon UK The English countryside is the perfect spot for a break from the big city but just because you’re leaving the big smoke doesn’t mean you need to leave your creature comforts behind too. Bovey Castle sits on 275 acres inside… Continue reading Top Trending Destinations – May 2014
Well, all I can say is wow! Sign me up for a bicycle, a houseboat, life around the canals and the cafe culture, tout suite! Following my recent first trip to Amsterdam, it has swiftly became one of my favourite European cities. I expected to like it of course, and was keen to visit, but… Continue reading Amsterdam by Design
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Mykonos Blue Grecotel Exclusive Resort. Blue and white. They’re the colours of Mykonos. This five star luxury hotel takes the colour scheme to a whole new level. And there’s plenty of donkeys in there too! If you’re looking for somewhere to sit back and relax, this is… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Mykonos Blu Grecotel Exclusive Resort
Valencia is one of Spain’s stunning main cities, often overshadowed by Barcelona and Madrid. Don’t miss out on these experiences: 1. Sample some of Spain’s famous Iberian Ham You’ll find jamon, ham, for sale in plenty of places around the city. Iberian Ham is comes from Iberian pigs raised in the south-west of Spain. The ham… Continue reading Valencia Uncovered
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Clontarf Castle Hotel When you’re in Europe, castles are often on the sightseeing to do list. Turrets, towers, ballrooms, more bedrooms than you can imagine, elaborate gardens, garrets and more – castles are a class of their own. Well, when you’re in Dublin you can kill… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for April, 2014 FAENA Hotel, Buenos Aires You don’t go to Buenos Aires without expecting a little dramatic flair and this design hotel doesn’t disappoint. Housed in a grain storage silo built back in 1902, Faena Hotel was designed by interior guru Philip Stark. He has gone… Continue reading Top Trending Destinations – April 2014
There are two sides to Berlin. No, we’re not referring to the city’s geography. There are the must-see museums and tourists spots, but there’s also an alternative side to city that isn’t included in all the guidebooks. Here’s our guide to the ‘on the map’ and the ‘off the beaten track’ attractions of Berlin. Get your… Continue reading The Berlin Culture Guide