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Euro 2012 Top Team Hotels

Euro 2012 is almost upon us! Poland and Ukraine will host one of the most exciting sports events this year between 8th June and 1st July. Major cities such as Warsaw and Kiev are popular tourist destinations, but not so many tourists have wandered the streets of cities like Kharkiv and Lviv. Luckily, this summer we can discover (or rediscover) Poland and Ukraine, with the matches spread over the two countries. To make it a bit easier to find accommodation, we’ve made a selection of great hotels to stay in whilst supporting your team!

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15 Top UNESCO sites in Europe

Europe might be full of foreigners, small hotel rooms and questionable border security, but one thing it really does have going for it is the depth and breadth of history throughout the continent.  Like tropical rainforest is for plant and animal species, Europe is an area of immense cultural richness.

What follows is an introduction to UNESCO-listed attractions in Europe.  In this post I’ll concentrate on the most famous ones.  However, it’s definitely worth looking beyond the obvious to uncover less well-known destinations.

Let’s move from west to east, so it will feel a bit like we’re travelling forward in time.

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Dublin off the beaten track

It might be down to the company I keep, but too often when I hear someone talking about their recent city trip to Dublin, all I get is a list of anonymous pubs and a catalogue of intoxicated antics.  Even beyond this, you don’t need a BA in Travel and Tourism to reel off the names of attractions like Trinity College, Phoenix Park, Temple Bar and Grafton Street.  The Celts are fiercely proud of their culture, so I’m convinced that Dublin has more to offer.

I’ve asked Francisco, Account Manager for Spanish destinations, for some insider info on this city.  Why should he be an expert?  Unlike me, who has never set foot on the Emerald Isle, Francisco lived there for almost two years.  No wonder I can’t understand a word he says.  Anyway, he’ll guide you through some slightly lesser-known Dublin experiences that will add a great deal of substance to your trip.

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Most Romantic Hotels in Europe

A romantic getaway is always nice to refresh your mind and escape from the sometimes boring daily reality. There are plenty of hotels around Europe where you can go with your partner in order to experience some romance and fully enjoy each other. Some hotels took it to the next level and designed a special room setting, or even their entire hotel, in order to attract couples that want to stay indoors and just be together all day long. After thorough research I came up with this list of the “Most Romantic Hotels in Europe”. These hotels are just mind-blowing! As soon as I get the chance, I will visit at least one of them with my partner.

1. Hotel De-Banville,Paris

166 Boulevard Berthier, 75017 Paris

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