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                <title>Villa Sara</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Lovely, welcoming bargainous B&amp;B (45-90 euro per night) clinging to the hillside above Taormina. Huge balconies overlooking the bay and Giardini-Naxos. Reward yourself after climbing back up the hill after dinner with a bottle of wine and fireworks; more often than not there is of course Etna or be there on 8 September when man-made fireworks are let off all evening to celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Secret Garden B&amp;B</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Great things about Secret garden B&amp;B:<br>John - the owner and host who made our stay the highlight of Iguazu; spotless rooms in a quiet neighborhood; 7pm drinks to swap stories and laugh; great breakfast.]]></description>
                
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                <title>C2C bike ride</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The C2C is an excellent middle distance for the inexperienced cyclist. Being one myself, I didn't expect such a spectacular ride across England through some of the most stunning rural scenery the north of has to offer. We started in Workington, dipping our wheels in the Irish sea and spent the first night in the Borrowdale YHA- then onto Renwick where we stayed at the wonderful Scalehouse Farm B&amp;B, the excellent home-cooked food with scrambled eggs made from the bantam hens in the garden set us up for Hartside the highest ascent on the C2C of 1903ft. After this it was a cycle through the eerily abandoned mining villages around Rookhope and a gentle cycle along the undulating Waskerley Way. There was a true feeling of exhilaration when crossing the Gateshead Millennium bridge in Newcastle to the final dip in the sea at South Shields.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Secret Garden B&amp;B</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[We stayed at this B&amp;B in January 2012. A frendly place, lovely garden, clean rooms and not to be missed apero!]]></description>
                
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                <title>La Folie</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Charming B&amp;B run by knowledgeable, friendly and accomodating hosts. Excellent food - including a wonderful vegetarian menu for my wife, very comfortable and clean rooms and an idyllic spot to rest while touring the area. Great value for money - far less expensive than you'd think - with no unexpected extras on the bill. A very refreshing change from soulless hotel chains!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Secret Garden B&amp;B</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[My wife and I spent a magical three days in Iguazu at John's Secret Garden B&amp;B where we relaxed in tropical splendor and warm comaraderie with John and fellow guests. A highlight of our travels in Argentina in 2012.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Rysensteen Herregaard (Manor House)</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A lovely Manor House with B&amp;B located on the West Coast of Jutland. Close to both the Limfjord and west coast beaches. There is a warm welcome, well equipped small flats and very reasonable prices. Dogs are welcome too.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Sheriff Lodge</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Luxury B&amp;B, superb breakfasts inc. choice of vegan and vegetarian. Kate and Alan were superbly witty and entertaining hosts and also cater for restricted diets.<br>Excellent base for The Peaks, with lots of information on what to do and where to eat.]]></description>
                
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                <title>B&amp;B La Rena Rossa</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[It is a lovely bed and breakfast in Nicolosi, the closest town to Etna.<br>Despite its central position the bed and breakfast is surrounded by a peaceful and quiet environment.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Secret Garden B&amp;B, Puerto Iguazu</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Before we went to The Secret Garden last month, I was somewhat sceptical as to how anywhere could have elicited so many wholly favourable remarks. But there's absolutely no doubt at all: for us the Secret Garden lived up to every possible expectation. <br>From the very first moment that John shows you round town and then offers a cooling drink, through the excellent (and seemingly endless) caipirinhas, tapas and snacks in the early evening, to the extremely generous and tasty breakfasts with home-made jams, and the lovely evening conversations with John as a charming host: it is an entirely delightful and special experience.<br>John's advice on how best to divide your precious time in Iguazu - as well as on restaurants, transport or any other question - can be followed unhesitatingly. <br>We spent three full days in Iguazu and enjoyed our time enormously. Even the after-effects of a huge tropical storm that wiped out some two-thirds of a precious day was leavened by John's generosity and our fellow guests' company.<br>The staff who cannot do too much to help, bouncy Roxy the Jack Russell, the chalet room that has everything one could want, the lovely garden ... and, above all, John. Truly a very very special experience.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Lutyens Bungalow</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A retreat from the vibrant chaos of Delhi, Lutyen's Bed and Breakfast is located among mature gardens, in the grounds of a beautiful colonial bungalow. Family run, with elegant rooms, free afternoon tea and home-cooked Indian dinners on request, this is a welcome change to the city's overpriced five-stars or dingy budget hostel accommodation. The rooms have wonderfully silent a/c, flatscreen tv, wifi, ayurvedic toiletries and spare towels for the pool. Many attractions within walking distance, or a short taxi/metro ride, the airport is easily accessible too. A luxurious home away from home, a real find! Doubles from £70 per night.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Bants</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Excellent food, well appointed bedrooms and a friendly village pub atmosphere. The dinner and B&amp;B offer is particularly good value. Just off the M5 and close to Worcester and Stratford-on-Avon.]]></description>
                
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                <title>SeaSpray Guest House</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Great B&amp;B run by Diane and Paul, two lovely people full of warmth. Great breakfasts, ranging from fruit and cereal healthiness to the 'Full English Breakfast', which is also very healthy the way they do it.<br>Right on the sea front so you can step out of the front door and be right by the sea.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Adventurer's Guesthouse</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[If travelling from Vancouver to Banff this has to be the place to stay to break the journey. The welcome, breakfast and accommodation is first class. Stay at least a day to go up Revelstoke Mountain and Bigbie falls. Eat at the Village Idiot in Revelstoke town. What a lovely place to stay where nothing seems to be too much trouble.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Philip Johnson's Glass House</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[My wife and I went to the incredible Philip Johnson Glass House, just outside of New Canaan. We thought it would be just the house, but turned out to be a garden of architectural gems. Highly recommended.<br><br>Stay Chez Frank at Silvermine Tavern in neighbouring Norfalk, CT. Great place.]]></description>
                
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                <title>La Nube del Angel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[La Nube del Angel is a small, homely and really comfy hotel in Puerto Piramides on the Peninsula Valdes. For those who aren't familiar with the place, it's the best spot to go whale watching in the whole of South America, truly an amazing spectacle.<br>I recommend the place for it's great view over the bay - we could see whales jumping from our bed! <br>The posada is run by a lovely young couple who recently moved there and will go out of their way to make you feel at home. The breakfast is a killer with homemade bread and jams, and the location is a must!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Oliveri B&amp;B Rome</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[My wife and I stayed two weeks in Rome staying at Grand Bed &amp; Breakfast. Was a great choice, lovely accommodation in very central location and the staff were really helpful and pleasant. The room was clean and well appointed, and the bed comfortable and we had daily breakfast served in-room at an agreed time. The room was cleaned every two days, we had fresh towels every two days and bedding every three days. We were able to walk from the hotel to many sights. The area around is packed with restaurants, which some are quite cheap, and Rome's buzzing night life is next door. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, all in all not a luxury hotel but is perfect if you are looking for somewhere nice to sleep at an affordable price.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Secret Garden is a small B&amp;B of only three rooms. The host John could not have done enough for us. He picked us up from the bus station (even recommended the best company to travel with from Buenos Aires) and gave us a tour of the town. Each night we had cocktails amid the most relaxing environment. John organised a driver to take us to the Brazilian side of the falls and also recommended the fantastic bird park that we really enjoyed. The bus to the Argentinian side of the Falls picks you up at the end of the street. Would highly recommend Secret Garden to anyone interested in seeing the majestic Iguazu Falls. A really delightful place to stay.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Podere del Leone</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Try this self catering house and apartment on a  organic olive farm on the hills outside Florence. It's not just the views, the peaceful countryside, the organic produce, the barional rooms, cosy kitchen or the refreshing pool that make this place special. Nor is it even the location which is excellent for  touring Tuscany, or trips to the highlights of Florence (just a bus ride away), Pisa, and Siena. It is the warmth and welcome of the family who run the farm and live on site. Nothing is too much trouble! We sailed past all the queues at the Uffitzi museum and places of interest due to their prior telephone bookings, making the holiday with children stress free. Magical memories!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Tapa Luz</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Boutique B&amp;B: 30 minutes drive into the hills from Malaga airport. It was the perfect place to decompress before embarking on our tour of  Andalucia. Lots of private perches to take in the panoramic views, stylish decor and luxury where it counts - beds and showers. Stunning food too and gay friendly hosts with joie de vivre.]]></description>
                
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