ALTERNATIVE CITIES In some cases, even capital cities can be relatively undiscovered tourist destinations:Warsaw has a charming old town and wonderful ballet company, yet remains off most travellers' radar, while Rabat (capital of Morocco) has only recently been given a direct flight with British Airways – making for an interesting city break, and an even better starting point for a tailor-made holiday to Fez,Volubilis and Tangier.
WARSAW Le Regina **** Deluxe
ALASSIO La Meridiana ***** Deluxe
After careful restoration of this beautiful 18 th century palace, Le Regina is one of the city’s most stylish and comfortable hotels. It is located in a quiet and picturesque residential area of Warsaw, just 5 minutes’ walk from the historic Old Town. Inside, the style is contemporary and the decoration is exquisite with warm Mediterranean tones, coloured silks and elegant Italian furniture. There is an intimate vaulted restaurant,‘La Rotisserie’, which, in summer opens out onto the cloistered courtyard garden – a
Halfway between Nice and Genoa,Alassio is a charming riviera town which was a favourite of Lord Byron. Located three miles above the town, La Meridiana is a delightful, privately-owned hotel set amongst ancient olive trees and pine woods and offers a wonderful, rural escape.The charming owners, Edmondo and Alessandra Segre, have been looking after guests for over 30 years and have created a sophisticated and charming retreat with just 25 beautifully decorated bedrooms, restful gardens and a lovely summer swimming pool.A member of Relais & Châteaux,
beautifully tranquil spot.The 61 bedrooms are all beautifully furnished and additional facilities include a spa with an indoor swimming pool, a fitness room and a sauna. 3 night price from £789 per person
the hotel is renowned for its cooking and offers delicious Ligurian specialities and a superb wine list.
3 night price from £896 per person
VALENCIA Ad Hoc Monumental *** Superior
MANTUA Casa Poli ****
Small, privately-owned and very characterful with a delightful Colonial Spanish feel, the Ad Hoc Monumental is a classical 19 th -century building, located in a small street in the centre of Valencia, just 10 minutes’ walk from the cathedral.The 28 bedrooms are spacious and individually decorated (many with original beamed ceilings and tiled floors). 3 night price from £759 per person
An elegant hotel furnished in a modern, minimalist style, the Casa Poli’s central location, near to the Piazza Bordoli, is ideal for exploring this fascinating city. The 27 bedrooms are individually furnished, and the hotel is unusual in that it has an internal ‘garden’ or patio area where you can have breakfast or an aperitif in the summer months.Alternatively, there is a lounge
bar. Mantua provides a wide selection of restaurants serving local specialities and a stroll through the mediaeval streets at dusk is a lovely way to build up an appetite.
Includes entrance to the City of Arts & Sciences
3 night price from £798 per person
SAN SEBASTIAN Lasala Plaza **** Superior
A new opening in 2018 in a characterful seafront palace dating back 100 years, Lasala Plaza blends traditional surroundings with modern style.The hotel offers the perfect location to explore San Sebastián: the restored façade, rooftop bar and small swimming pool overlook the marina and beach of the sheltered La Concha Bay, while the historic town centre, including the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus, is a few steps away and the famous ‘pintxos’ bars are reached within five minutes.The 58 bedrooms are comfortable and have been designed to bring a contemporary
RABAT Villa Mandarine **** Superior
An hour north of Casablanca and two hours from Fez via the ruins of the Roman ruins ofVolubilis, Rabat is now linked to London with a new direct British Airways flight. Located 15 minutes from the city centre, this elegant French villa is
surrounded by two hectares of orange and lemon groves, and has 36 rooms and suites decorated with original artwork. Many have private terraces overlooking the citrus gardens.
feel to the classic building, including state-of-the-art technology.The dining room serves a generous breakfast as well as time-honoured Basque recipes for lunch and dinner.
3 night price from £798 per person
3 night price from £826 per person
Prices are per person based on two sharing and include include flights, return transfers, accommodation with breakfast, Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants, museums and sightseeing, and the services of the Kirker Concierge.
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