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Central Ireland: Many have called Ballyfin estate Ireland’s finest luxury inn

Ballyfin estate was built in 1826 to impress. And it still does, especially since 2011, when the restored property opened as a boutique hotel.

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In Dubrovnik, Croatia, fantasy and reality exist side by side

Dubrovnik is renowned for its defensive wall, towering forts, a characteristic red-tiled roofscape and narrow, climbing streets. It is these qualities that draw the film cameras that have brought Dubrovnik an unusual form of stardom.
Mallorca: Novice cyclists, your eyes will thank you but your backside may not

This Spanish island has a strong cycling pedigree and is an annual training destination for Tour de France riders. For those who haven’t perched on a saddle for years, it's also a great place to get reacquainted with bicycling.
Thermal waters will soothe aches after hiking, biking, climbing in Leukerbad, Switzerland

Leukerbad, a spa town high in the Alps, is all about water, mainly thermal water bubbling from 65 springs that fill the town’s 30 pools. But it is also about needing a soak in those waters after high-altitude outdoor sports.
Frankfurt: Exhibit puts paparazzi squarely in focus

A new exhibit, “Paparazzi! Photographers, Stars and Artists,” just opened at the Schirn in Frankfurt, Germany, so I thought I would check it out to see if I -- a newspaper photographer -- fit the bill.
Mont-St-Michel: Tourists, not pilgrims, now flock to the abbey built on rock

It rises nearly 500 feet out of the water and can be seen from miles away. It is perhaps, with the exception of the Eiffel Tower, France’s most distinct tourist sight. It is the fortified medieval abbey of Mont-St-Michel.
Seville: Capital of Spain's Andalusia region offers a swirl of culture
Brittany American Cemetery: More than 4,000 U.S. WWII dead rest in honored glory in France
Oestrich-Winkel: German vintner with American roots enjoys a location that's perfect for Riesling
Turn heads while negotiating turns in a classic car rental in Scotland
Corsica: French isle offers rocky landscapes and unspoiled nature
Jaffa, Israel: Enjoy port-city views and a melting pot of cultures
Gdansk, Poland: 'Jewel of the Baltics' lends itself to exploring on foot
A coffee-tasting in Cambridge, England, is grounds for enjoyment
Year-round markets in Paris offer a delicious taste of the city
Verdun, France: Site stands as monument to bloody WWI battle

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Wales: Find books, waterfalls and sci-fi fun from Hay-on-Wye to Cardiff

From Hay-on-Wye to the Brecons and finally down to Wales’ capital city of Cardiff is not a defined tourist trail, but it should be.
San Cassiano: Italian park with a villa makes for a perfect place to relax
Welzheim: Outdoor oasis called Eins+Alles provides a day outdoors for one and all

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