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Coimbra, the melancholic soul of Portugal

November 7, 2015
Nestled on the banks of the River Mondego, Coimbra is Portugal's most romantic city. It is a city of Roman age ruins and churches, a destination that has inspired many poets and writers, and one of the most popular holiday cities in Portugal.

Hotel rates in San Francisco skyrocket for Super Bowl 2016

October 29, 2015
The good news: Affordable rooms for Super Bowl 2016 are still available. The bad news is that probably won't be the case for too long.

Hilton to have charging stations for electric cars in 100 U.S. hotels

October 8, 2015
Hilton Worldwide announced a major electric vehicle (EV) charging program, which will be available at 50 U.S. hotels by the end of this year with plans to rapidly expand to 100 U.S. hotels by the end of 2016.

Discover charms of beautiful Bern

October 3, 2015
Switzerland technically has no capital but since 1848 Bern has been the seat of the Federal Parliament and government so it is the de facto capital. Its Old Town, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, framed by the Aare river, is its beautiful best.

Addis Ababa has the most expensive hotel rooms in Africa

September 9, 2015
Research from STR Global shows Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa has the most expensive hotel rooms in Africa, edging out Egypt, Morocco and South Africa.

Cidade maravilhosa, Rio de Janeiro

September 5, 2015
The city famous for \'Big Guy\', Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, Copacabana and Ipanema, attractions that scarcely need an introduction, is also a place where you can enjoy the ride on the oldest operating electric tramway in the world, and admire breath-taking views of the city famous landmarks from the longest bridge in the southern hemisphere.

Anna Maria Island, authentic Florida at its finest

August 1, 2015
Nestled in the Gulf of Mexico, this tropical old Florida charming island with beautiful white sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters where dolphins and manatees are often spotted, is a place where flip flops are a way of life and it can be yours for as long as you are willing it to be.

Uppsala

July 4, 2015
Uppsala is a combination of a university town and historic architecture, balanced in an interesting combination that makes visit to that fourth largest city in Sweden both fun and attractive.

St Petersburg, a city that gets under your skin

June 6, 2015
Some would tell you, visiting St Petersburg it's like taking a cultural spa vacation. And indeed, built in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great, this city of amazing palaces, magnificant parks, winding canals and over 800 bridges crossing them, centuries later still looks impressive, a bit shabby, but chic - and it still feels every bit the imperial capital.

Majestic Vienna you can admire

May 2, 2015
Want to feel like a king and walk the streets almost intact for a century and a half? Then visit Vienna, the city of mighty Habsburgs, where fairy tales are still alive on every corner.

Cordoba, a city where time has its own flow

April 4, 2015
Cordoba, capital of Córdoba province nested in a vast valley and surrounded by mountains, is located at the northern tip of a triangle between Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires. Designed in the colonial and modern style mix, it hides plenty of eye-catching sites and a surprise for the welcome visitor.

A charming surprise that touches the clouds

March 7, 2015
Situated in a valley in the Andes Mountains, sitting between 3,200 to 4,100 meters above sea level, La Paz is the city where everything is "the highest in the world".