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Overlooking the valleys of the Mirna River, the Botique Hotel Vela Vrata is located in the picturesque town of Buzet and surrounded by the natural landscape of north-eastern Istria.

All of Vela Vrata’s guest rooms are equipped with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a minibar. The rooms have modern bathrooms with hairdryers.

There is an extensive wellness area which offers a hot tub and sauna. Guests can relax here after a busy day.

The Adriatic Sea beaches are a 45-minute drive away from the Vela Vreta Botique Hotel. Guests can also go hiking on the many footpaths in the area.

Offering a wellness centre with an indoor and an outdoor pool, Hotel Kronblick is 5 minutes' walk from Chienes town centre. WiFi is free throughout.

Every room features a furnished balcony, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The bathroom has either a shower or a bath.

The breakfast buffet includes homemade cakes, croissants and savoury items such as eggs and bacon. The restaurant is exclusively for hotel guests and serves Italian cuisine and local specialities. It is open for breakfast and dinner only.

Wellness facilities include 2 saunas and a steam bath. You can book cycling and hiking excursions at reception. A games room with table football, biliards and ping pong is available. It also has a library with reading lounge and a trampoline in 1 of the gardens.

A free ski bus to the Plan de Corones ski slopes stops just 100 metres away. Brunico is a 15-minute drive away.

This 5-star hotel in the Allgäu holiday resort of Oberstdorf offers a large garden with a natural pool. It boasts a scenic view of the mountains, new (2013) indoor and outdoor swimming pools, exclusive spa facilities in Alpine style, and 2 creative restaurants.

The privately run Hotel Franks has spacious rooms and suites with cable TV and modern bathrooms. Most have a private balcony with a mountain view.

The WellEtage Spa features a large sauna area with a Finish sauna, multi-purpose sauna, steam bath and a whirlpool. Beauty & therapeutic treatments can also be booked and the spa bar offers refreshing drinks, coffee, tea and snacks.

Children are welcome to enjoy the play room, adventure playground, and kids club (in the summer). Guests also receive a 15% discount at the nearby golf course.

The Frank's restaurant offers an exquisite breakfast buffet and a wide range of seasonal dishes à la carte using local, organic products. A half-board option is also available as well as a variety of 5-course gourmet dinners, a theme buffet on Saturdays and a 6-course gala dinner once a week.

With a stay at Hotel Restaurant & Spa La Magdeleine - Mathias Dandine in Gemenos, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Sainte-Baume Regional Natural Park and a 5-minute drive from Santons Maryse Di Landro Museum. This luxury hotel is 12.5 mi (20 km) from Circuit Paul Ricard and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Velodrome Stadium.

Located in Abano Terme, Hotel Terme Bristol Buja is within a 15-minute drive of Montecchia Golf Club and Catajo Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Gran Teatro Geox and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Barbarigo Garden.

With a stay at VILLA EDEN - The Private Retreat in Merano, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Merano Thermal Baths and Ortler Ski Arena. This golf hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Touriseum museum and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens.

A stay at Eight Venezia places you in the heart of Venice, within a 10-minute walk of St. Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Mark's Basilica and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Doge's Palace.

A stay at Hotel Imperial Conference & Spa places you in the heart of Budva, within a 15-minute walk of Slovenska Beach and Slovenska Plaža tourist village. This luxury hotel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Kotor Bay and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Slovenska Obala.

Hotel Gabriela INKLUSIVE SUPER SOMMER CARD is set in the village centre of Serfaus, just 2 minutes’ walk from the closest cable car of the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis ski area and 26 km from Landeck. It features accommodation with free WiFi and a wellness area.

The mountain-view rooms are furnished in modern Alpine style. All come with wooden furnishings, satellite TV, and a seating area. The private bathrooms are complete with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

A hearty breakfast buffet with sweet and savoury items can be enjoyed in the morning. Traditional cuisine featuring regional ingredients is served at the Gabriela´s á la carte restaurant Hiasl´s Stubn.

A sauna and a Turkish bath invite to relax after a busy day hiking or on the slopes. Free private garage parking space are available on site.

Nauders can be reached in 40 minutes by car, and hiking and mountain biking trails start right on the doorstep. Lake Reschen is 44 km from the Gabriela Hotel.

With a stay at Radisson Blu Resort & Thalasso, Hammamet in Hammamet (Eastern Hammamet), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hammamet Beach and Bel Azur Beach. This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Djebel Hammamet and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Church of Hammamet.

The Alpine-style Crystal Hotel superior is located in the pedestrian zone in the centre of St. Moritz. The Chantarella Railway to the Corviglia-Marguns-Piz Nair Ski Area is a 2-minute walk away. Discounted ski passes are available at the reception.

The restaurant Grissini serves Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as fine wines. Cocktails are served at the Crystal Hotel’s piano bar.

The non-smoking, Alpine-style rooms are equipped with modern technology and furnished in Swiss stone pine wood. They feature a minibar, a flat-screen TV with digital cable channels, free Wi-Fi, and marble bathrooms.

A bus stop is right outside the hotel. For stays over 2 days in summer, guests receive a card entitling them to free use of the local buses and cable cars.

Located in Dolenjske Toplice, Hotel Kristal - Terme Krka is within a 15-minute drive of Chapter Church Of St Nicholas and Church of St. Nicholas. This family-friendly hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Dolenjski Museum and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Jakac House.

Located in Dolenjske Toplice, Hotel Balnea Superior – Terme Krka is within a 15-minute drive of Chapter Church Of St Nicholas and Church of St. Nicholas. This family-friendly hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Dolenjski Museum and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Jakac House.

With a stay at Melia Genova, you'll be centrally located in Genoa – a 7-minute walk from La casa di Cristoforo Colombo and 11 minutes by foot from Palazzo Ducale. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Palazzo San Giorgio and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Fiera di Genova.

When you stay at Kristiania Pure Nature Hotel & Spa in Pejo, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Sole Valley and Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta. This luxury hotel is 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from Madonna di Campiglio Ski Area and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Terme di Pejo.

With a stay at Biohotel Hermitage in Pinzolo, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Madonna di Campiglio Ski Area and Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta. This family-friendly hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Sole Valley and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Brenta Group.

With a stay at Villa Gallici Hôtel & Spa - Relais & Châteaux, you'll be centrally located in Aix-en-Provence, just a 5-minute walk from Ainsi de Suite and 8 minutes by foot from Galerie Imbert. This family-friendly hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Plan de Campagne and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Luberon Regional Park.

With a stay at Violino D’Oro Venezia in Venice (Venice City Center), you'll be steps from St. Mark's Square and 3 minutes by foot from Teatro La Fenice. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Mark's Basilica and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Doge's Palace.

A stay at Le Petit Nice Passedat - Relais & Châteaux places you in the heart of Marseille – a 3-minute drive from Vallon des Auffes and 7 minutes from Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. This beach hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Catalan Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Parc Chanot Convention and Exhibition Center.

Housed in a magnificent early 18th century Baroque palace that has been transformed into a charming boutique hotel, Palazzo Radomiri is directly on the coast with its own mooring facilities.

Palazzo Radomiri is conveniently located just 20 minutes from the airport and is washed by the waters of Boka Kotorska Bay.

The original appearance and character of the building have been carefully restored, blending existing features with contemporary design and functionality.

Enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere with superb views of the striking bay in your traditionally decorated room with exposed stonewalls.

Sip a refreshing drink in one of the beautiful lounges, soak up the sun on the pier, relax on one of the terraces or cool down in the swimming pool with counter current swim jet.