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Hidden History of Tea at COMO The Halkin
Over Afternoon Tea at Londonโs COMO The Halkin, former diplomat Lisa Honan shares the hidden history behind Britainโs favourite brew, from empire to espionage.
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Highest Economic Optimism Among European Accommodation Operators Since 2022
AMSTERDAM, 22 MAY 2024 โ Buoyed by continued industry resilience, European hoteliers and holiday rental operators have expressed the highest level of economic optimism since 2022 in the latest edition of the European Accommodation Barometer.
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How The White Lotus Showed Us Luxe Travel Destinations
Itโs not every day that a television show impacts global travel trends and bucket lists, but HBOโs The White Lotus has done exactly that. Along with being a sharp social satire and conversation starter, it has also become one of the most unexpected travel influencers of our time. From the sun-dapple
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Hunt for Truffles in Chianti with Villa San Luigi
Villa San Luigi is a five-bedroom private residence on the COMO Castello del Nero estate, offering villa-exclusive experiences as well as access to hotel's wider dining, wellness and concierge services. For more information or to book, please contact our concierge team.
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Insider Guide to Chianti Wines with Young Sommelier
Ever since our mixologists made a name for Londonโs Met Bar in the 1990s, weโve put more than a dash of innovation into our COMO drinks. You can taste the difference, from our healthy COMO Shambhala juices, to our Bhutanese whiskies served โon the rocksโ. Annarubina Cateni, 23, is one of the younges
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International Womenโs Day in Milan: a city break with your girlfriends!
Do you want to celebrate International Womenโs Day a little differently this year? Instead of flowers and chocolates, why not create memories that will last a lifetime? Book a city break with a girlfriend or your closest friends. A few days off from everyday life is the best gift, especially if you
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Intimate Art Experiences in Florence
Their work is scattered over the city, with many of the most notable works housed in the Galleria dell'Accademia and Uffizi Gallery. But with fame comes crowds. It can be hard to get more than a cursory glance at Michelangeloโs David or Botticelliโs Primavera when the halls are cramped shoulder to s
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Italian February Travel Patterns: Short Spontaneous Carnivals
Italian February travel reveals a surprising pattern: three-quarters stay within Italy for short, spontaneous trips during carnival season. Here's what the data shows about where Italians actually go.
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Italyโs Best Water Parks: Thrilling Fun Guide
When you think of Italy, you may think of ancient ruins, vineyards and charming towns. But what about a day full of sunshine, water and thrilling attractions? Italyโs water parks are real oases of fun that will surprise even the most demanding water-lovers.
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Kota Kinabalu and Monteverde: Leading Sustainable Tourism
This yearโs World Tourism Day theme, Tourism and Sustainable Transformation, shines a light on the growing movement toward more thoughtful, responsible travel. As traveler attitudes evolve, so too does the understanding of what it means to make a positive impact. Booking.comโs 2025 Travel & Sustaina
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LGBTQ+ Travel Challenges Unveiled in Booking.com Report
AMSTERDAM, 1 JUNE 2023: With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, regardless of who they love or how they identify, Booking.comโs most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date spotlights the steady progress, as well as the recent setbacks, for these communities when it c