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Osprey Holidays Blog

Posts Tagged ‘Florence’

Europe’s Best Rooftop Bars

Sarah Black May 7th, 2018

We are so close to summer so what better way to celebrate than to take a look at some of the best places to grab a cocktail, unwind and take in the views from a perfect rooftop location as they start to open for the season.

Barcelona – Skybar, Grand Hotel Central

Skybar at Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona. Credit: Grand Hotel Central

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My Italian Road Trip!

Sarah Black July 18th, 2017

Sarah our Marketing Manager took off to the hills on an Italian road trip.

We were attending a wedding in Tuscany so thought we must make a trip out of this – we have never properly visited Italy before so we had to make the most of it! Read the rest of this entry »

Top 5 Must See Cities for 2017

The Team January 25th, 2017
Cityscape panorama of Arno river, towers and cathedrals of Florence

Cityscape panorama of Arno river, towers and cathedrals of Florence

With over 60 destinations to choose from how do you pick where to visit in 2017? We’ve compiled a list of our ‘Top 5 Must See Cities’ for the year ahead, including some of our newest additions such as Porto and Tromsø! It covers a bit of everything from the picturesque and cosmopolitan to the historical and vibrant. Read the rest of this entry »

Best City Hotels in Summer

Sarah Black April 6th, 2016
Belmond Villa San Michele, Florence, Italy

Belmond Villa San Michele, Florence, Italy

Get the best from these stunning city hotel by visiting them during the summer months – from beautiful blossoming views to secluded private beaches we have rounded up our best collection of hotels that stand out from the crowd in the sun. Read the rest of this entry »

Best Cities for a Sweet Tooth

Sarah Black July 15th, 2015

Always the one to look at the desserts on the menu first? Well we have just the cities to keep those sweet tooth taste buds at bay. From creamy cold Gelato to a warming Portuguese custard tart, these destinations have the best dessert spots waiting for you to explore.

Paris, France – Macaroon’s

Laduree Macaroon

Box of Macaroon’s, Laduree, Paris, France. Credit: commons.wikimedia.org

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Best Hotels to Visit in Spring

Sarah Black February 4th, 2015

From the warmer temperatures to classic annual events there are plenty of great reasons to take a city break in spring. This season also sees some fantastic hotels come to life – so we have chosen some of our finest springtime hotels that really are best visited during this flourishing season of the year.

Barcelona, Grand Hotel Central – The famous rooftop infinity pool

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Rooftop Pool & Sky Bar, Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona

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Springtime in Florence

Sarah Black February 26th, 2014
Springtime in Florence

Hilltop view, Florence, Italy

No need to wait for summer, we’ve decided to bring the heat and sunshine a little closer this year with springtime in Florence, Italy. Regarded by many as the best time to visit this prime city due to its quieter atmosphere and warm climate. Below are some of our must see and do’s for visiting this elegant city in spring. Read the rest of this entry »