Gems of the Adriatic - 2023

Esplanade Zagreb

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A landmark in downtown Zagreb since 1925, the Deluxe Esplanade Zagreb is located in Zagreb’s fashionable Lower Town. It's set among elegant Austro-Hungarian buildings near the Botanical Gardens. Offering impeccable service, the hotel was once a destination for celebrity passengers traveling on the famous Orient Express. On-site amenities include a casino, health club and spa, concierge services, gift shop, laundry, and dry-cleaning services. The hotel’s Zinfandel’s Restaurant serves international cuisine; Le Bistro offers French and regional light meals; and the Esplanade 125 lounge serves light snacks, afternoon tea, and cocktails. Each of the elegantly appointed guest rooms offers a private bathroom, air-conditioning, iron and ironing board, and minibar.

Divani Caravel Hotel

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A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, the stunning Divani Caravel Hotel offers an unbeatable location just minutes away from Constitution Square in the heart of Athens. Elegant guest rooms reveal modern amenities and classical charm, while the hotel features a variety of restaurants and lounge/bars, a rooftop health club and spa, and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool with amazing views of Athens and the Acropolis.

Rikli Balance Hotel

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Located just a stone’s throw away from Lake Bled, the newly renovated, First-Class Rikli Balance Hotel is where contemporary comfort meets local tradition. Your room will feature lake views, along with a desk, coffee and tea making facilities, private bathroom, and complimentary Wi-Fi. You’ll also want to find time to unwind at the hotel’s wellness centre — which includes saunas and six swimming pools filled with thermal water from the lake — while gastronomic delights await at the onsite restaurant and bar.

The Marmara Taksim

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This Superior First-Class hotel has a contemporary interior design and is located in the high central point in Istanbul, Taksim Square, with views of Bosphorus or the Golden Horn estuary. Hotel facilities include two restaurants, cafe, room service, business center, currency exchange, concierge services, barber/hair stylist, laundry/dry cleaning service, gift shop, outdoor pool, and health club with spa/massage and hot tub. Guest rooms feature air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, phone with voicemail, high-speed Internet access, minibar, coffee maker, in-room safe, and private bathroom.