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Considering it was the wee small hours by the time I arrived at The Cove Rotana Resort after a 45-minute drive from Dubai airport, there was no lack of energy from the night staff 77 View of Laguna Swimming pool

The Cove Rotana Resort. Discover luxury villas in RAK

The Cove Rotana Resort will appeal to families and couples who enjoy staying within a community. A community that has everything to hand without the pomp and ceremony of a luxury hotel.

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Ras Al-Khaimah

The Best Guide around Ras Al-Khaimah. RAK is simply the best Emitate in the UAE.

RAKs tourism promise is fully living up to its potential. There is a wonderful scent of optimism here that you just don’t feel in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is an opportunity to enjoy the perfect climate and facilities at prices far lower than its more illustrious neighbours.

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Andy Mossack reviews the Pullman Timi Ama Hotel in Sardinia

Pullman Timi Ama Hotel. A kids perfect hotel

The bronze-age tower sitting proudly on the adjacent hilltop has no doubt seen it all before, but for me this is very impressive. Early October. Hot sun. Beautiful white beach.  Empty.

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Les Pins at Golf D'Hardelot

Les Pins at Golf d’Hardelot. Enjoy a brilliant French Golfing Experience.

Hardelot’s two golf courses Le Pins and Les Dunes; tricky twin tracks on rolling French Pine forest that has, I suspect, attracted far more golf balls within its branches than the town has had visitors over the years.

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Palazzo Montemartini Ragosta Hotels Esteno night mod

Palazzo Montemartini. Embrace luxury in the heart of Rome.

I heard about Palazzo Montemartini from a local in the know. Word is it’s an exciting recent addition to the luxury hotel scene and it’s near the Termini Station,

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Slieve Russell Hotel

Slieve Russell Hotel. Discover the charm of Ulster’s luxury resort

The iconic Slieve Russell Hotel is certainly popular and draws families, golfers, tennis players, wedding parties and nosey journalists from across Ireland and from much further afield.

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