Palazzo Roberti Bookstore, Bassano del Grappa, Italy

The Palazzo Roberti Bookstore, considered one of the most beautiful bookstores in Italy, is owned by the Manfrotto family, who oversaw the restoration of the building. It is located in the historic center of Bassano del Grappa and represents an important landmark for the city that hosts it and to the surrounding area. Opened in 1998 in its ideal location, an seventeenth-century palace. There are three sisters who run the shop and the activities and there’s also a group of passionate professionals who work together with the family.
The shop is on three floors, two of which – the ground floor and the mezzanine – are for the display and sale of books. The Nobile floor, however, in addition to some rooms, has a living room whose restoration has given light to the splendid frescoes that decorate the walls. There you have the opportunity to attend meetings with authors, lectures, classical music concerts, exhibitions of photography, etc.
The reading material is organized and divided into thematic areas.
The bookstore also contains a session that combines books, tea and pastries in a complete area of relaxation; it is one of the most frequented activities.
In the adjacent wing to the garden there is the department of books for children and teenagers, a space especially designed for them.

Tips

If you need help, do not hesitate and ask a consultant from the sector who you would always find at your disposal.
To attend a relaxing moment in the field of books, tea and pastries, you should make a reservation. The access is free.
If you have the possibility of going to the  bookstore frequently, you have a loyalty card de ‘Roberti Palace fans “that provides benefit to those frequent readers as for example, to have a voucher worth 10 euro for the next purchase, when you arrive to spend 100 euro, within one year from the date of the first purchase.
Via Jacopo Da Ponte, 34
36061 Bassano del Grappa VI – Italia

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Church of San Miguel Archangel, Pedrezuela, Madrid, Spain

The church of San Miguel Archangel in Pedrezuela, Madrid, was built in the late Gothic style of the sixteenth century, on a rectangular plan. It has two naves separated by semicircular arcs. The use of stone in the outside is remarkable. The windows are high and very narrow and the very square tower is imposing. The church has two fonts from the late fifteenth century. From September 20th to 30th, is celebrated the feast of San Miguel Archangel with daily organized masses culminating with a procession through the village streets and on October 1st, a special mass is celebrated in honor of the dead. The parish offers masses and services throughout the year.

Tips

You can see the schedule of celebrations and masses in the parish website and the calendar of activities throughout the year.
You can reach it by bus; the bus stop is at the exchanger of Plaza Castilla in Madrid.

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Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun Hotel, Cancun, Mexico

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun is an all-inclusive hotel across from the beach, 2.7 km from the ruins of the El Rey archaeological area, 10 km from Dolphinaris Cancun and 16 km from the airport. You get everything the hotel has to offer: restaurants, drinks, activities in the hotel, sports programs, etc. There are 10 restaurants and 4 bars. All rooms are non-smoking. The hotel is a family one with a section for children. You will find the Pirate’s ship in the section of the children’s pools with water slides and other games and activities that your children will love. There is also an area for teenagers with video games, music and activities completely dedicated to them. You also have a store to buy your travel souvenirs.

Tips

If you want even more comfort, the hotel has 26 suites with personalized room service.

There are supermarkets and other shops within walking distance.

To choose the spetial restaurants, it is better to look at the opening hours of each place.