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Osprey Holidays Blog

Posts Tagged ‘Italy’

My Multi-centre Adventure

The Team November 4th, 2015
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Canal in Venice, Italy

I was lucky enough to get the chance to experience a 5 day multi-centre trip to Venice and Rome – and I’m still wondering why I have never done this before… 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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Foodies – Four Must See’s

Sarah Black March 6th, 2015

A great dining experience can add so much to any holiday, sometimes it can even be the one thing that really stands out after a trip. Therefore we have picked out some of the best restaurant experiences in a selection of great cities, all of which will be sure to enhance any break away.

Noma in Copenhagen (Strandgade 93, 1401 København K, Denmark)

Marv med syltede grøntsager, Noma, Copenhagen

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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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Top Shopping City Breaks

Sarah Black June 4th, 2014
Apple Store, 5th Avenue, New York. Credit Mark Sebastian Flickr

Apple Store, 5th Avenue, New York. Credit: Mark Sebastian Flickr.

From lavish designer emporiums to rugged vintage market stalls – retail therapy comes in many different forms and is often be the main motivation for a short break away. We’ve picked out our top shopping city breaks that will be sure to give you that retail high and some insider tips to help spend you time…and money wisely-er!  Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

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