The Best Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Style – The 5 Star Luxury Hotel Community

New Year’s Eve is one of the most special nights of the year. It’s an opportunity to say farewells to the passing year and set new plans and goals for the new one. That asks for proper celebrating! Whether it is a glass of champagne, a dance party, or a private dinner, you want to do something special.

So, what are the best places to go to celebrate the new year – 2023? Here is a round-up of destinations that are guaranteed to give you a great experience.

Italy

Italy is one of Europe’s best places to celebrate the New Year. Rome, Tuscany, Milan, Positano, there are so many options where you could go!

Our pick for 2022, however, is Venice. Many tourists go there for vacations because of its picture-perfect canals and magnificent architecture.

All around the city, you will find exciting parties and happenings. Be among the lucky

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England: The Best Quintessentially English Places to Travel

Are you looking for the best places to travel in England? Do you want to experience quintessentially English places that offer a unique travel experience? When you think of England, what first comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you probably think of London. But there’s so much more to England than just its capital city. In this post, we’ll share with you the best places to travel in England that are full of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the wild landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales to the charming streets of Bath, there’s something for everyone on this list. So, if you’re looking for some inspiration for your next trip, read on for the best Quintessentially English places to travel which we’re sure you’ll love.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge - Quintessentially English places to travel

If you’re looking for a quintessentially English travel destination, look no further than Stonehenge. It has been attracting visitors for centuries,

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The 8 Most Unusual Places to Sauna in Finland

Breaking news – Finnish sauna culture is alive and well! Whodathunkit when there are three million saunas in Finland, for a population of 5.5 million. You know the saying, when in Rome… I guess you roam around the city visiting antiquities. But when in Finland, you sauna. But why sauna ordinary when you can sauna extraordinary? That’s why we’re bringing you the eight most unusual places to sauna in Finland.

Oldest Public Sauna in Finland

According to UNESCO, the Finish sauna culture is an intangible cultural heritage. The first saunas were pits dug into the ground during the Stone Age. The Iron Age saw the rise of above-ground smoke saunas, which, as you would guess, are wood-burning saunas without a chimney. If you’re looking for the oldest public sauna, you must come to Tampere – The Sauna Capital of the World – with over 55 public saunas.

Rajaportti Sauna is

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Places to visit in Monferrato, Piedmont

Monferrato is a hilly area situated east of Turin in the region of Piedmont. Stretching from the alluvial plains of the Po River to the foothills of the Apennines, Monferrato is divided in two geographical areas: Basso Monferrato (Lower Monferrato) and Alto Monferrato (Upper Monferrato). I was excited as I’d heard a lot about the beautiful places to visit in Monferrato, an area that’s famous for its dreamy landscapes, amazing food and wines, and friendly people! It’s such a beautiful area that UNESCO declared the landscapes of Monferrato a World Heritage site in 2014!


where to go in monferrat


A typical Monferrato landscape

My visit to the Monferrato area was part of a broader road trip around Piedmont. When I was up in the mountains of Val Chisone, I chatted with a lady during dinner one evening. Her eyes lit up when I told her that I was visiting Monferrato. “Take your time to

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The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan

Discover the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan, along with the best time to see them.

Cherry blossom festivals are one of Japan’s most beloved cultural traditions. Every year, during the Spring festival season, visitors come from all over the world to see the beautiful cherry blossoms. Within days of the flowers opening, Instagram overflows with stunning pictures and videos of the many cherry trees in Japan.

Mt. Fuji and Pagoda in Spring

Best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan

Because cherry blooms are dependent on the weather, the exact time the cherry blossoms emerge varies from year to year. Every Spring, travelers wait for the sakura (cherry) trees to burst into bloom, and descend on the country to see this unforgettable sight.

Most festivals take place between March and May, and they’re a wonderful place to take in more than just cherry blossoms. Most festivals feature live music, food, craft stalls and

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