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The 5 Best Hotels around the Piazza della Signoria, Florence

The 5 Best Hotels around the Piazza della Signoria, Florence

The best hotels in Florence are hard to agree upon, but we do agree that the list should include some of our recommendations for the 5 best hotels near the Piazza della Signoria. You’ll find some of the best value hotels in Florence on the list too. And best positioned.

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Lake Garda's Best B&Bs

Lake Garda's Best B&Bs

Beautiful, serene Lake Garda is known for its glamour, but you certainly don’t need to pay premium prices to stay here. Lake Garda’s 10 best B&Bs offer some of the same facilities as the best hotels on Lake Garda, and priced as well as some of the best value hotels on Lake Garda.

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The 10 Best Lake Como Hotels for an Active Break

The 10 Best Lake Como Hotels for an Active Break

The best Lake Como hotels for an active break including mountain hideaways, grand waterfront villas with watersports facilities, and all-out luxury stays...

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Great hotels for May Bank Holiday

Great hotels for May Bank Holiday

Planning a May Bank Holiday trip with family or friends? Make it a getaway to remember with our pick of some fantastic hotels, including rural retreats, chic city crashpads and coastal gems . . .

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The 10 Best Off-Centre Hotels in Florence

The 10 Best Off-Centre Hotels in Florence

The best hotels in Florence are hard to agree upon, but we do agree that the list should include some of our recommendations for the 10 best off-centre hotels in Florence. We’ve included some of the best hotels in the hills of Florence here too.

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Best hotels for Family Ski Holidays

Best hotels for Family Ski Holidays

Our selection of the best hotels for family ski holidays both those with dedicated children's activity programmes and those which are ideally located for ski school drop off.

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The 18 Best B&Bs in Tuscany

The 18 Best B&Bs in Tuscany

The best B&Bs in Tuscany including chic boutiques, converted castles, eco-lodges, charming traditional country houses, and agriturismo...

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Best Venice Hotels near the train station

Best Venice Hotels near the train station

For somewhere convenient for travel yet not too far from the city’s sights, choose one of the best Venice hotels near the train station.

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The 10 Best Puglia Design Hotels

The 10 Best Puglia Design Hotels

A collection of the best designer hotels in Puglia from Michelin-star cuisine and charming B&Bs to traditional Masseria and renovated ancient forts.

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5 Best Luxury Hotels in Sorrento

5 Best Luxury Hotels in Sorrento

The best luxury hotels in Sorrento, from romantic 5* getaways and beach hotels, to family stays and gourmet paradises...

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17 of the Best B&Bs in Sicily

17 of the Best B&Bs in Sicily

Sicily is a place unto itself, with its own culture, architecture, decor, cuisine, and take on the Mediterranean lifestyle. So Sicily, more than other destinations, is somewhere to opt for a B&B over a larger hotel...

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The 10 Best Value Hotels on Lake Garda

The 10 Best Value Hotels on Lake Garda

Beautiful Lake Garda is known for glamour, but you certainly don’t need to pay premium prices. The 10 best value hotels on Lake Garda offer some of the same facilities as the best hotels on Lake Garda, and are priced as well as some of Lake Garda’s best B&Bs.

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13 Best Tuscan Hotels for Food and Wine

13 Best Tuscan Hotels for Food and Wine

You might want to delve deep into the flavours of the local Montepulciano and Montalcino wines, or learn about the ‘Super-Tuscans’ from those who know them best. Or you might what to dive deep into the Ribollita or Pappa al Pomodoro, or even just the region’s olive oils - and possibly take home a few recipes of your own? Well our list of the 10 best Tuscany hotels for food and wine is a great place to start planning, and drooling, over your Tuscan travel plans. We’ve included some of the best Tuscan hotels for food, and some of the top wine hotels in Tuscany, but also the best vineyard hotels in Tuscany too.

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Best hotels near the Arsenale

Best hotels near the Arsenale

The Arsenale area of Venice - together with the Giardini Pubblici, and both in the eastern Castello - comes into its own during the Venice Biennale...

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The 12 Best Hotels on Lake Como for Foodies

The 12 Best Hotels on Lake Como for Foodies

The best hotels on Lake Como for foodies including grand waterfront villas, hotels with Michelin starred restaurants and charming traditional options too...

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The 12 Best Luxury Hotels in Florence

The 12 Best Luxury Hotels in Florence

The best hotels in Florence are hard to agree upon, but we do agree the list should include some of our recommendations for the 12 best luxury hotels in Florence. Pricey but beautiful, they include the best palazzo hotels in Florence, the best villas too.

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20 of the Best Hotels near Venice's Grand Canal

20 of the Best Hotels near Venice's Grand Canal

Our recommendations for the best hotels near Venice’s Grand Canal are favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Venice, including the most romantic hotels in Venice and Venice’s best Palazzo hotels, and best family hotels.

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Good countries to visit in September

Good countries to visit in September

Summer may be drawing to a close but there are still some fantastic places to visit in September with very pleasant temperatures, fewer crowds and plenty to see and do. Take your pick from sunny Cyprus, Portugal and Sicily or charming Ireland and Copenhagen . . .

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Great hotels for an Easter Break

Great hotels for an Easter Break

Celebrate Easter in style and book a great hotel. From chic city escapes to beachfront retreats and family-friendly resorts, here are our top picks . . .

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The 12 Best Hotels with a Spa in Puglia

The 12 Best Hotels with a Spa in Puglia

Puglia is a region where you can go for complete relaxation with a stay at a spa hotel. Some of Puglia’s spa hotels offer plenty of other activities, too, so the whole family will be entertained...

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Best Hotels in San Frediano

Best Hotels in San Frediano

The best hotels in San Frediano, Florence, as selected by the independent experts at The Hotel Guru. A small neighbourhood within the larger Oltrarno area, expect an authentic relaxed vibe a stone's throw from the centre of town...

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