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Competition Sites
Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Oldest Hotel East Of Suez
The Oldest Hotel East Of Suez
Judith Baker finds colonial charm in Colombo The Galle Face Hotel has been called the ‘oldest hotel east of Suez’ and indeed this is one of the region’s most impressive…
Featured Stories
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Perverting the Course of Hamsters – Written and illustrated by Martin Levinson
Irreverent, “Non-Woke” Book Makes Perfect Christmas Gift for Grumpy Bas***ds Everywhere ‘Perverting the Course of Hamsters’ takes a collection of articles, characters and dialects to provide a witty and irreverent…
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Saints & Martyrs by Martin Penny
This Debut Crime Novel is now out on Ebook, just in time for a thrilling Christmas read When newcomer to the Police Force PC Allison Cousins comes to the attention…
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Kefalonia and her Western Waves
Adam Jacot de Boinod returns to this beautiful Greek island for a third time, and on this visit explores its western shores Sure enough a week later I was back….
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Discover the Hackney-Distilled, Uniquely Crafted Botanical Gin
Butler’s Gin is a London-based gin producer who, since 2012, has been crafting a gentle aroma using a smooth blend of juniper, lemongrass, cardamom and citrus notes Butler’s Gin has…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines teases 2022 programme with early launch of scenic Canada and remote Spitsbergen sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teased further details of its 2022 programme, with two brand new cruises available to book today: ‘Canada in the Fall’ and ‘Rugged and Remote Spitsbergen’…
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Domaine Gayda scores on two counts
Heads, Chemin de Moscou; tails, Sélection Grenache Gris. Though both IGP Pays d’Oc, they are as different as the two sides of a shiny coin, but offer the ultimate in…
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Chassenay d’Arce Champagne
Vintages from this highly respected Champagne House are now available in the UK. Peter Morrell reports Founded in Ville-sur-Arce in 1956 by five pioneers, the Chassenay d’Arce House now counts…
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Cider is Wine
Peter Morrell has a Damascene conversion on the road to the orchard We all carry our food and drink pre-conceptions around with us based on past experience. For many of…
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The Virus by Stanley Johnson
Did Stanley Johnson predict COVID-19? His thriller THE VIRUS shoots up 150,000 places on Amazon UK in just 24 hours after conspiracy theorists online suggest he did… Stanley Johnson’s The…
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A Promise of Ankles – A 44 Scotland Street Novel by Alexander McCall Smith
Patricia Cleveland-Peck reviews the latest book from one of her favourite authors Alexander McCall Smith is my go-to author for comfort reading –something we all need in these troubling times….
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Christchurch – The ideal destination for a Multi-Generational Break
Liz Gill and her family enjoy a wide variety of activities in this charming south coast town At the height of the summer staycation panic a pretty little coloured beach…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
A recent survey of 2,000 people by wellbeing brand Healthspan found that 57% were dreading this winter more than usual due to Covid-19 restrictions Furthermore, we are now entering some…
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Kefalonia and her Southern Shores
Adam Jacot de Boinod returns to this magical Greek island to discover more of its unique charm Within two weeks I was back! This time to the southern half, beneath…
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A new series of Flemish Museum virtual tours, is launched
“The Flemish Masters Museum Tour” picks up where the “Stay At Home Museum” left off Launched earlier this year, the “Stay at Home Museum” virtual art tours were a worldwide…
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Vegan Cake Company launched during lockdown
Positive Bakes reveals its ‘Positivity’ Christmas Range A husband and wife team, whose plant-based gluten-free cake company Positive Bakes launched during the UK’s first lockdown, say they hope their first…
Editors' Picks
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Aldi launches Christmas premium wine range as British consumers become sofa’melliers over lockdown
Following the first lockdown almost half of Brits (44%) are looking to learn more about wine Aldi has launched new premium tipples, including a Borolo, Super Tuscan and a Chateauneuf…
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Major Exhibition on Aelbert Cuyp and British Landscape Painting on show in the Netherlands In October 2021
To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of Aelbert Cuyp (1620-1691) the Dordrechts Museum is organising a large exhibition about the Dutch artist and his impact on English landscape…
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Artisan Winemakers of Cascastel protect the ocellated lizard named Timon Lepidus
The restoration of stone walls at Vignerons de Cascastel has protected the dwelling of the rare ocellated lizard Since 1921, the cellar of Cascastel is composed by Winemakers Artisans with…
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New Sacla’ Vegan Chilli Pesto
Sacla’ – the famous Pesto Pioneers – believe everyone should be able to enjoy great food, whatever they choose to eat, and has expanded its vegan range with a NEW…
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New – The Cultured Collective Kimchi. Live, Fermented, Raw
Offering unbeatable quality and great taste, it’s the most awarded kimchi range in the UK! The Cultured Collective kimchi range is expertly crafted in the Cotswolds using the highest quality,…
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Sail from Portsmouth with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2021 with up to £100 FREE on board spending money
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests up to £100 per person FREE on board spending money on sailings from Portsmouth in 2021 Smaller-sized Balmoral will set sail from Portsmouth…
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Sacred Christmas Pudding Gin
From the distillers who were first on the market with this festive special This is a really ginny drink – it’s not sticky or sugary, like a liqueur, so it’s…
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Fishworks’ Sell-Out Lobster Festival to return to Covent Garden Post-Lockdown
Don’t let the remainder of 2020 be a write-off and give yourself something extra-special to look forward to post-lockdown with FishWorks’ Lobster Festival Due to demand, two new dates have…
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IT’S BE-GIN-ING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS AT ALDI
With Christmas fast approaching, there’s never been a better time to stock up on tasty tipples With the ginaissance standing strong and unusual flavours sleighing the category, Aldi is adding…
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HINE COGNAC launches H bY HINE GIFT PACK for COCKTAIL LOVERS
Ideal for people who are increasingly enjoying making cocktails at home To take full advantage of this movement, The House of Hine has released the H by Hine, Hine Ball…
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Enjoy the best of Italian Wines this Christmas
Take a look at Independent Wine – one of the UK’s leading Italian wine specialists Indepenent Wine is passionate about premium Italian wine. Their boutique shop is stocked with carefully…
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Sacred Spirits are offering Christmas Hampers
The Sacred Classic Hamper and the Sacred Luxury Hamper are both packed with an abundance of good things They are not just filled with amazing Sacred products but carefully selected…
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NEW KITCHENAID CORDLESS COLLECTION
HAND BLENDER, 5-CUP CHOPPER AND 7-SPEED HAND MIXER Carefree kitchen food prep so passionate makers can get creative wherever and however they please Imagine the freedom to make anywhere, with…
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A Festive Spread designed to dazzle – Thanks to Frank
The brand of choice for professional chefs looking to create a fabulous (not just for Christmas!) feast, Frank Dale is now available to everyone at home Your Christmas celebrations might…
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Retreat to the Pub this Christmas with Young’s
‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year – and this year more than most we could all do with some festive cheer Taking all the hard work out of…
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Sultan Tea, historic African tea producers have arrived in the UK
Available for online personal delivery and at wholesale, Sultan are bringing the flavours of Africa to the UK tea scene with unique flavours steeped in history and tradition Sultan Tea…
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Fine Food, Casual Dining: New National Prepared Food Delivery Service
Working long hours and too tired to cook? Wanting to enjoy restaurant quality food without having to leave home? Needing to send some cheer to someone struggling with the current…
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Three NEW Healthy Food Brands
Here are some goodies to enjoy this Autumn 1. The Wizards Magic Chocolate Bars New UK chocolate range with health benefits! The latest range of The Wizards Magic chocolate is…
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A Sunday with the Girl with a Pearl Earring at Home
On Sunday 15 November, the Mauritshuis is hosting a live guided tour of the museum in English at 6pm (CET) The museum has decided to offer this opportunity to the…
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Sacla’ snuffles out the best Truffle Products
Available exclusively from Sacla.co.uk at a price to suit every pocket Truffles are technically a form of fungus, meaning that they commonly grow in the wild in a similar way…
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Italian Foodie Festive Gifts for Friends and Family
Available exclusively from Sacla.co.uk to suit every pocket Whose eyes don’t light up when they spot something delectable under the tree (even if they’ve bought it for themselves)? Find a…
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Toquicimes Food Festival in Megève, France
Mountain food doesn’t get better than in Megève, in the French Alps, nestling in the shadow of Mont Blanc. Rupert Parker attends their three day culinary festival It’s 10 o’clock…
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BISSELL® SPOTCLEAN™ PRO and BISSELL® SMARTCLEAN PET
BISSELL® has been keeping homes clean for over 140 years. Generations of their technical floor cleaning expertise have been applied to the world’s number one floor care range including the…
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The Flemish coastal resort of Ostend served as the the backdrop for a unique art project recently
Belgian Artist, Athos Burez has created a contemporary interpretation of James Ensor’s ‘The Baths at Ostend’ From 27th October 2020, the Flemish photographer and artist Athos Burez will exhibit…
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Kefalonia and her Northern Coves
Adam Jacot de Boinod discovers this magical Greek island’s unique charm At the time of writing for those coming from England Kefalonia’s one of the few free from Covid quarantine…
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The Tracklements Range of Christmas Condiments…
including a New Special Edition Rhubarb & Apple Chutney Under £4 The latest addition to the Tracklements range of award-winning Christmas condiments is NEW Special Edition Rhubarb & Apple Chutney…
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A Celebration of London Hospitality
Heliot Steak House announces Star-Studded Guest Chef Series Ioannis Grammenos, Executive Chef at Heliot Steak House, has team up with five of London’s most talented chefs to launch a special…