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                <title>Ca'n Reus</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Ca'n Reus is a really nice small boutique hotel in the village of Fornalutx. The hotel is in a wonderful old building. The rooms are small but perfectly formed and there is a wonderful lounge on the first floor with a roaring open fire (we went in November). The rooms look out over an orange grove and up into the mountains. Excellent breakfast and friendly, unfussy service. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it....]]></description>
                
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                <title>Can Simoneta</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A very stylish hotel if you're willing to splash out. Think white box with glass walls inside the shell of an ancient farmhouse. Not cheap by any stretch of the imagination but you're in a glorious clifftop location with amazing grounds. There is a great pool and outdoor hot-tubs with views over the sea. The breakfast is amazing and the dinner tasty though not exactly value for money.]]></description>
                
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                <title>If you don't ask... you don't get!</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Want to save money on your next hotel stay? All you have to do is ask. Whilst hotels often publish the 'best deal' on their websites, hidden promotional codes and special offers may not automatically show. Contact your desired hotel directly and they will more often than not offer you the real best rate. Even if they don't have a special rate or negotiated rate for your company, I have contacted chains before such as the Westin, and they have offered me a 10% discount for working for a 'recognised corporate'. If you don't ask you don't get!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Lexington hotels</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The Ryder Cup will take place near Louisville in 2008, and Lexington is about a 90 minute drive from the home town of the world's greatest ever boxer.<br> <br>Downtown Lexington is home to a couple of large hotels, notably The Radisson and the Hyatt. Both offer rooms of a good standard, and they are both very close to the Rupp Arena, a venue for sporting events and concerts.]]></description>
                
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                <title>De Barge Hotel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Somewhere different to stay in the very heart of Brugge and a short distance from the railway station - De Barge Hotel.  <br><br>Not only has the interior been sympathetically redesigned with a suitable nautical theme, the excellent restaurant and extremely helpful and friendly staff reward selective travellers with a memorable experience.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Hotel Cordoanier</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Would you like to be greeted by a stork on the way up to your room at the Hotel Cordoanier? <br><br>Ask him nicely and he will direct you - in any language you choose - to the best restaurant round the corner in the main square.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Number 11</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Stay at "Number 11" B&amp;B.]]></description>
                
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                <title>De Tuilerieen hotel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Stay at the bijou and beautiful De Tuilerieen hotel on Den Djiver Canal. We have stayed there twice now for the impeccable service, gorgeous, individually decorated rooms and the historic champagne breakfast buffet. <br><br>Sipping champagne in the black and white chequered breakfast room whilst horse drawn carriages clip clop by on the cobbles outside, and the day to day grind of London seems a long way away.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Botel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[At Amsterdam central station dont pay for a taxi to your hotel, turn left and walk for two minutes and arrive at the Botel which is a boat and a hotel]]></description>
                
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                <title>Book hotels early</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The hotels in Bruge become fully booked very early on so you need to book accomodation far in advance if you want to stay in  a decent hotel.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Hotel Karos</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Hotel Karos lies just outside the main square of Bruges. It's not luxurious, or particularly quiet but is fantastic to potter round and look at all the eclectic decor. A pram full of china doll's heads, a miniature shrine next to the staircase, and most amusing of all the stuffed rhinoceros in reception. <br><br>An old Belgian runs the bar 24 hrs and is great to chat to if you can manage not to stare at his wig which is always half falling off his head. Rooms are basic but large and the breakfast is great. <br><br>All in all an experience and one for those with a sense of humor and a delight for the absurd.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Hotel Adornes</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Hotel Adornes is an excellent place to stay with canal views from several of the rooms and really friendly staff.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Hotel De Orangerie</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Stay at the Hotel De Orangerie. They offer fantastic discounts early in season (February) and it is a hotel that is truly special. <br><br>The photos of all who have stayed here are a fun touch and the service is wonderful. The breakfast is not to be missed - one of the highlights of the trip and a truly indulgent way to start the day (champagne, fantastic buffet and beautifully prepared hot food on request). <br><br>The location could not be better with terrace overlooking the canal. After a day exploring Bruges, you can return to the lounge and have drinks by the fire (honesty bar in operation). It feels like a home away from home - if your home was grand and posh!!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Ter Brughe hotel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[We would recommend staying at the Ter Brughe hotel alongside one of the canals.  A beautifully restored canal-side house.  Ask for the 'basement' suite, it's so romantic.  Apart from the well-known chocolate and diamond museum try the 'cigarette bar' in Simon Stevinplein where you can still sit inside for a coffee or beer and smoke.  We are committed train travellers having travelled all the way from Bucks to Narbonne for a holiday on the Canal du Mid this year.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Ter Brughe hotel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[We would recommend staying at the Ter Brughe hotel alongside one of the canals.  A beautifully restored canal-side house.  <br><br>Ask for the 'basement' suite, it's so romantic.  Apart from the well-known chocolate and diamond museum try the 'cigarette bar' in Simon Stevinplein where you can still sit inside for a coffee or beer and smoke.  We are committed train travellers having travelled all the way from Bucks to Narbonne for a holiday on the Canal du Mid this year.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Heritage Hotel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Stay at the Heritage Hotel in the city centre for fantastic rooms and great service.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Heritage Hotel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Stay at the Heritage Hotel in the city centre for fantastic rooms and great service.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Hotel de Blauvac</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Hotel de Blauvac - a wonderful 17th century  building  in a great location at a reasonable price.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Sur le pont</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[If you remember "Sur le pont", Hurry down to Avignon. A warm welcome there you'll find, plenty sights to fill your mind. <br><br>Relax at Hotel Maganeraie, after a rather busy day.  This 15th century papal mansion has all mod cons you could imagine, wonderful food excellent wine and you'll want to return another time.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Train station benches</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The benches at the SNCF station are hard and not at all comfortable to sleep on overnight.  <br><br>Walk 200 yards into town and you'll find some charming, inexpensive and welcoming small hotels.]]></description>
                
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