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Where to Stay in Ljubljana: Grand Hotel Union

Where to Stay in Ljubljana: Grand Hotel Union

In the dead of the night we arrived in Ljubljana. We were famished and exhausted, especially after having just come off a 4.5 hour bus ride, topped off with a 9 hour train ride. All we wanted to do was get to our hotel, eat, and crash. After finally flagging down a taxi from the train station and telling him our destination was the Grand Hotel Union, he assured us we were staying at the best, and finest hotel in all of Ljubljana. I was getting more excited by the minute. Literally, 3 minutes later we arrived at...

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Where to Stay in California

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This article is part of the Hipmunk Hotels Campaign   Headed to California? Here are 5 boutique hotels you should keep on your radar when visiting the Golden State. [spacer height="20px"] Hyatt Place San Jose: Enjoy Family-Friendly Attractions Located near tons of family attractions, the Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown is the perfect hotel for a family getaway. Spend the day whizzing and whirling on rides at the action-packed Great America theme park. Take flight on the thrill ride Flight Deck, or if slower rides are more your speed, check out the Carousel Columbia. Want to cool off a bit? Hop on over to...

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Hipmunk Hotels: Where to Stay in Indiana

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This post is part of the Hipmunk Hotels campaign Indiana may be best known for the Indy 500 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, or as the birthplace of the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson, but it is also a great destination for travel. Whether you're looking for historic luxury or family friendly, Indiana has accommodations for it all. Here is a list of boutique hotels for your next trip to the Hoosier State. Family Friendly What do you get when you combine a 154-room hotel with a 40,000 square foot water park? Pure AWESOMENESS, that's what! Big Splash Adventure Indoor...

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Boutique Hotels in Missouri

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This article is part of the Hipmunk Hotels Campaign Known as the Gateway to the West, Missouri is the ideal destination for all types of vacations. Whether it's a weekend road trip or a romantic getaway, Missouri offers something for everyone. Check out this list of things to do and cheap places to stay during your trip to Missouri. Enjoy the Arts in Kansas City If you're a lover of the arts and you find yourself in Missouri, you may want to consider staying at the Holiday Inn Country Club Plaza. Located near the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, the Nelson-Atkins...

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A Mini Guide to Canggu, Bali

Hiking the Camphuan Ridge Walk

I recently returned from a trip to Canggu (pronounced Changgu). I didn't think it was possible to fall in love with a place before even stepping foot on its soil but I did. Once in Canggu, it didn't take me long to realize this love was justifiable. It is a laid-back beach town, far enough removed from bustling, and tourist trap ridden Seminyak, yet lively in its own hipster way. Surfing, yoga, beach bars, restaurants, and cafes makes up this charming town. Here's my mini guide to Canggu to help you along on your visit. Need to Know Language:...

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36 Hours in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City (HCM), also known as Saigon, is a whirlwind of a city, and a vibrant mix of old and new. You can easily be engulfed by the city’s modern skyscrapers, and walk a few blocks over and be taken aback by its awe-inspiring, well-preserved, colonial buildings. Despite it’s gripping past of being at the heart of the Vietnam War (known as the American War in Vietnam), it is evident just how resilient this city is and its will to overcome even the worst adversities. Forty years, post war, and HCM has become...

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