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Stargazing in Spain: 5 Monastery Stays for Starry Nights

Discover five of Spain's most tranquil monasteries set beneath some of Europe's clearest night skies. From the UNESCO Starlight Reserve of Montsec to Andalusia’s remote Sierra Norte, these sacred retreats offer peaceful stays...

The Transformative Experience of Monastery Retreats

Monastery stays offer a rare opportunity to take a break from the demands of daily life and experience full immersion in an introspective environment of solitude and simplicity. For retreatants, monasteries serve as sanctuari...

Monastic Retreats: Authentic Tours and Stays in Monasteries

With each stay booked through Monasteries.com, you are being welcomed into a new community and invited to share in new experiences. Often, these communities follow the deep-rooted tradition of hospitality where the monks and...

Visit Venice on a Budget: Insider Tips for Savvy Travellers

Known famously as the “Floating City”, Venice has always been a city of merchants. From the banks of its canals and mudflats stretched a sprawling empire whose territory spanned from Cyprus in the south right up to the Dolomi...

Budget Accommodation in Florence: Where to Stay & What to Do

As one of Italy’s ‘big three’ artistic cities, alongside Rome and Venice, Florence deserves its spot on every Italian itinerary. But rising accommodation prices make staying there expensive. Most hotels will set you back on a...