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Location:    Located in tropical North Queensland, right off the coast of Cairns, Bedarra Island is short boat ride away from Dunk Island (or seaplane if you prefer!).    Covering 100 hectares of tropical rainforest, Bedarra Island is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the Family Group of Islands; located approximately 10 kilometres offshore from the coastal village of Mission Beach, midway between Townsville and Cairns. Getting There: A daily 30 minute launch service operates between Mission Beach and Bedarra. Mission Beach is a 2 hour drive south of Cairns. Rooms: Bedarra offers only seven guest villas, each hidden amongst the rainforest and enjoying spectacular ocean views. The Pavilions: The two pavilions are set in exclusive, private locations with stunning views over Wedgerock Bay. An open-plan layout is designed to take advantage of the spectacular views and create an inviting indoor/outdoor ambience. The sleeping pavilion features a custo...

Location: The Barceló Raval **** hotel is strategically located in the heart of Barcelona, in the fashionable Raval district, one of the city's trendiest areas and an epicentre of art and culture. The Barceló Raval hotel has become a symbol of the transformation and modernity this area of the city’s old quarters is experiencing, due to its unique oval architecture and exquisite avant-garde interior design. Rooms: In its 182 modern rooms and 4 sophisticated suites you will find an iPhone docking station, a Nespresso coffee maker, an original 'ReFuel' minibar concept and, an innovative 'ReCharge' room service. This singular and central city enclave is the meeting point for the people of Barcelona and tourists to enjoy the city in all its splendour. The delectable terrace of the restaurant-bar-cocktail bar, B Lounge, the spectacular 360º terrace and the Manuel Vázquez Montalbán terrace allow guests to enjoy a complete range of meals and exquisite cocktails. Dini...

An air of fairy-tale prevails at this family-friendly Costa Brava hotel, a stone’s throw from the beach, 30 minutes from Girona Airport and 60 minutes from Barcelona Airport. Alva Park Resort & Spa Hotel is located 25m from the beach in Lloret de Mar. Within an hours drive there are 5 golf courses or you could visit the cities of Barcelona, Gerona, the Salvador Dali museum or the charming fishing village of Tossa de Mar. Culture: The hotel is ideally situated for daytrips to Barcelona, the Dali Museum and well-preserved medieval towns such as Tossa de Mar.    An exclusive resort in Platja de Fenals, one of the most beautiful and landscaped beaches in the heart of Costa Brava. The resort is an ideal location for visiting Barcelona and Girona, the Dali Museum in Figueres, beautiful local fishing villages, and nearby ancient ruins as well as preserved medieval countryside towns. Location: Nestled in the heart of the Costa Brava, in the beach town of Fenals, the hote...