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Hotel Globo Split

July 21, 2011 – 10:22 am No Comment

Hotel Globo is a city and business Hotel in Split Croatia. This newly renovated Hotel is and excellent base for a relaxing holiday in Croatia’s second largest town. From the Hotel there is an easy …

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