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Basel Christmas Market 2025: A Luxury Travel Guide
As the snow begins to fall, covering the ground with a light dusting, the sound of music can be heard playing softly in the distance.
It’s -1 degrees but, despite the cold snap, there is a distinctive atmospheric warmth. It could be the sweet smell of glühwein, or the soft glow of fairy lights strung throughout the streets, but the cosy sensation is undeniable. It’s Christmas time in Switzerland and it is pure magic.
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Featuring Christmas Markets UK 2025: The Best to Visit
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Zakynthos Zen: Olea All Suite Hotel
The wild, rugged Greek island of Zakynthos is known for its party scene, but at Olea All Suite Hotel, that vibe couldn’t feel further removed. Away from the noisy bars, Olea is a hillside hideaway cocooned in a fragrant landscape of ancient olive trees, lavender and rosemary. Perched above the quaint village of Tsilivi on the north-eastern side of the island, it is the ideal location for a serene stay.
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