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Venetian Glamour at The St. Regis
Lucy Cocoran experiences the pinnacle of Italian hospitality at this five-star hotel, reputed to be the best address in Venice. Read her review below.
The legacy of Venice, famously known as the ‘Floating City’, has always been linked to water. It’s one of the most architecturally unique cities in the world and the St Regis embodies everything that makes this place special.
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Film Star Fabulous: Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
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