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Hidden History of Afternoon Tea in London: A Storm in a Teacup
Over Afternoon Tea at London’s COMO The Halkin, former diplomat Lisa Honan shares the hidden history behind Britain’s favourite brew, from empire to espionage.
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How The White Lotus Showed Us Luxurious Travel Destinations
It’s not every day that a television show impacts global travel trends and bucket lists, but HBO’s The White Lotus has done exactly that. Along with being a sharp social satire and conversation starter, it has also become one of the most unexpected travel influencers of our time. From the sun-dapple
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Insider Guide to Exploring Italian Wines with Sommelier Anna
Ever since our mixologists made a name for London’s Met Bar in the 1990s, we’ve put more than a dash of innovation into our COMO drinks. You can taste the difference, from our healthy COMO Shambhala juices, to our Bhutanese whiskies served ‘on the rocks’. Annarubina Cateni, 23, is one of the younges
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Italian February Travel Trends: Spontaneous Domestic Escapes
Italian February travel reveals a surprising pattern: three-quarters stay within Italy for short, spontaneous trips during carnival season. Here's what the data shows about where Italians actually go.
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Italy's Thrilling Water Parks: A Guide to Fun
When you think of Italy, you may think of ancient ruins, vineyards and charming towns. But what about a day full of sunshine, water and thrilling attractions? Italy’s water parks are real oases of fun that will surprise even the most demanding water-lovers.
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Italy: Discover the Power of Breathwork
Anthony Mullally will be visiting COMO Castello Del Nero and COMO Alpina Dolomites from August 28th to September 5th and September 18th to 28th 2025. He will be offering a combination of group classes and one-on-one coaching. To book or for more information, please contact our concierge team at eith
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Less Crowded Art Treasures in Florence
Their work is scattered over the city, with many of the most notable works housed in the Galleria dell'Accademia and Uffizi Gallery. But with fame comes crowds. It can be hard to get more than a cursory glance at Michelangelo’s David or Botticelli’s Primavera when the halls are cramped shoulder to s
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LGBTQ+ Business Travelers' Challenges Unveiled
With the global business travel market projected to reach $2.4 trillion by 2031*, new Booking.com research highlights a gap between growing business travel demand and LGBTQ+ traveler confidence.
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LGBTQ+ Travel Challenges and Strategies
AMSTERDAM, 11 JUNE 2024 - Building on its mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com’s latest LGBTQ+ travel research reveals that travelers continue to face significant challenges. More than half (59%) of LGBTQ+ travelers have experienced discrimination when travelin
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LGBTQ+ Travel Trends: Caution & Confidence in 2023
AMSTERDAM, 1 JUNE 2023: With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, regardless of who they love or how they identify, Booking.com’s most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date spotlights the steady progress, as well as the recent setbacks, for these communities when it c
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LGBTQ+ Travelers Who Hide Their Identity: Insights from Booking.com
Today Booking.com released its latest Travel Proud Research Report, the company’s most expansive and cross-cutting survey to date, focused exclusively on the attitudes, actions and perceptions of LGBTQ+ travelers. With insights from 13,300 LGBTQ+ travelers across 19 countries, the research highlight