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Hotels · Mar 7, 2018
Provocateur
When you book a few nights at a hotel in Berlin named Provocateur, you certainly don’t expect it to be boring or ordinary, but there was still a level of intrigue leading up to my arrival. As I was dropped off, the entrance looked more like an exclusive nightclub with the historic polished brass post
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Hotels · Aug 2, 2017
Mendeli Street Hotel
I’ve traveled to Israel several times this year and many more times during the past few years which has allowed me to stay at the best boutique hotels in Tel Aviv. More recently, I have become obsessed with staying at the Mendeli Street Hotel, and it has become my go-to hotel when visiting Tel Aviv-
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Hotels · Jul 9, 2016
Klaus K
I enjoy visiting Helsinki year-round, but it is a special place in late spring and early summer when the locals begin to spend their time out and about in the city. A great boutique hotel and centrally located in the heart of the active Helsinki downtown, Klaus K Hotel, takes its name and design inspiration
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Hotels · Mar 22, 2015
Altis Belém Hotel & Spa in Lisbon
Arriving at the Altis Belem Hotel after a short drive along the river front, there is no doubt that you are in the presence of a uniquely, special place. Positioned just off the riverside promenade and adjacent to a small marina, the Altis Belem’s modern architecture celebrates a natural connection to the surrounding open spaces and water.
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Hotels · Nov 5, 2014
Memmo Alfama Hotel
If you’ve been to Lisbon, you’ve probably already explored the historic Alfama neighborhood, one of Lisbon’s oldest, but even if you haven’t you’ve more than likely seen images of the red rooftops, white and pink buildings and the shimmering Tagus River. The Memmo Alfama, a sleek 4- star boutique hotel, sits directly in the heart
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Hotels · Apr 2, 2012
Villa Collina by Inspirato- Our Own Italian Borgo
Villa Collina by Inspirato is like no place I’ve ever stayed. Working in the travel industry, I have been fortunate to spend time at some of the top luxury hotels and resorts in the world, but nothing is quite like the experience at Villa Collina. It’s not just another luxury lodging property or resort, but
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