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Finding Paradise at Riad Camilia in Marakkesh
The first time you go to Morocco, and step into the medina, can make you feel like Alice in Wonderland who has slipped down the rabbit hole. Just the five-minute walk from where the taxi dropped me off to the Riad was an experience of disorientation and unreality. There was activity everywhere. The donkey cart carrying my luggage managed to squeeze past other carts full of bread, fruits and nuts, and even one with a mattress. Already vendors were trying to sell me rugs, spices, and argan oil. Fabrics every color of the rainbow swirled above me, scooters honked for me to get out-of-the-way (but where?) and catcalls of every sort and…
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SoleMare: A Fantastic B&B In Monterosso, Cinque Terre
If you are looking for a place to stay in Cinque Terre, Italy, B&B SoleMare is a great choice. The location is perfect. It’s in the old town part of Monterosso which is a great town in the Cinque Terre to base yourself out of. When I visited the Cinque Terre, it was very touristy, so I welcomed the lovely terrace with the amazing view on the rooftop of B&B SoleMare. It was a place of tranquility and a great place to begin and end each day. The bedroom was luxurious. The bed was comfortable and had high quality sheets and a duvet on it. The towels in the bathroom…
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Cefalu Hotels: Villa Margherita- A Calm Oasis In Sicily
From the minute that I walked up the orange and jasmine-scented path leading to the buttery yellow house of Villa Margherita, I was charmed. Villa Margherita is the hotel you should stay at in Cefalu, Sicily. Cefalu turned out to be my favorite town in Sicily, and so it was nice to have a haven to retreat to everyday. And retreat, I did. I soaked up the sun on the beach each morning and worked and napped in the sun on the rooftop of Villa Margherita with its glorious sea view every afternoon. The evening sunsets from the rooftop were stunning and were the perfect way to end each day.…
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Gianni House Hostel-A Good Budget Place To Stay In Giardini-Naxos
Gianni House Hostel is located in Giardini-Naxos, Sicily. Giardini-Naxos is the seaside resort just under the more famous Taormina. First of all, Gianni has the best directions of any hostel I’ve seen as how to reach his hostel. He even includes a video with arrival directions on his website. I will never forget the great welcome that I had from Gianni. He was waiting for me at the bus stop when I arrived. He immediately whisked me into the best bakery in town, in front of his hostel, to have them prepare a fresh cannoli for me. Then, he led me up to the roof of the Gianni House to see Mt. Etna in…
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B&B Benebenniu-A Wonderful Place To Stay In The Heart Of Alghero
Alghero, Sardinia is one of those special places in the world. Its Spanish-influenced medieval Old Town gives a feeling of timelessness not experienced in many places I’ve been. So, it was great to stay in a bed and breakfast in Alghero that was right in the center of it all. B&B Benebenniu was immaculately clean, and my room was utterly charming. I loved having my own balcony which let me look down on the square below. The bedroom was quiet and the bed was very comfortable. The shower was very hot, and if you prefer a bathtub, one of the rooms has that choice, too. Marija was a great host and had…
