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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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NYE at Jason Atherton’s skyline bar: City Social
Welcome the arrival of 2020 in style with Michelin-starred food, cocktails and Champagne Set 24 floors up in the clouds with killer floor-to-ceiling views of London’s most famous landmarks and…
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‘Voyage to the top of the world’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Summer 2021, taking in the natural wonders of Norway, Iceland and Greenland
A 28-night Arctic exploration in August 2021, taking in the natural wonders of Greenland, Iceland and northern Norway, is the latest eagerly-awaited itinerary to be previewed from Fred. Olsen Cruise…
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George IV: Art & Spectacle
John Westbrooke on a notorious king and great collector King George IV seems to have felt an affinity with his predecessor, Charles I. Both were men of taste who built…
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Capricci Restaurant Bankside – Review
Peter Morrell and his wife discovery that small packages hold some big surprises For the last 30 years Capricci has been finding and selecting exceptional food and wines from small…
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Brits to Quit?
Half of Brits ready to quit the rat race, according to new research If you’re reading this in an office, the person sitting next to you may be on the…
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MiFi Device with Data Sim for Travel
This tiny device gives your phone unfettered access to the internet, avoiding data roaming charges, although you’ll have to pay in advance. Rupert Parker tried it out in China One…
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Hiking the Dolomites around Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
More than a chic ski resort, Cortina makes the perfect base for exploring the Dolomites. Rupert Parker sets out on foot The village of Cortina nestles in the River Boite…
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It’s the Interrail Sale:
Give the Gift of Travel 2020 with an Interrail Pass by National Rail National Rail is offering a 10% discount on Interrail Global and selected One Country Passes, which will…
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Ginking – Festive Fizz with a Twist
This Christmas, shake things up and make new traditions by celebrating the upcoming festivities with a glass of Ginking The ready-made delicious and fresh botanically infused fizz, which can be…
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Cranmer’s Garden House, Fakenham – Review
Neil Hennessy-Vass enjoys a stay at this charming country cottage in Norfolk Where better to head off to as the autumn draws in than a comforting country cottage in Norfolk….
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Barbados
Neil Hennessy-Vass indulges in the tastes of the Caribbean at a Rum and Food festival It seemed too good to be true, but I was really off to a Rum…
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On the Road in Hunan, China
Hunan is famous as the birthplace of Mao Zedong but Rupert Parker discovers that it’s also a place of natural wonders, its landscape inspiring James Cameron’s movie Avatar Hunan is…
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Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao, China
A brand new hotel, on the outskirts of the city, makes for a relaxing stay, after a hard day’s sightseeing. Rupert Parker checks in I’m a traveller who always likes…
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Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece
A hi-tech but unsatisfactory exhibition marks a 500th anniversary, John Westbrooke writes It’s 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance man, still best known as…
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Two new London foodie launches – VyTA & Colette
An Italian eaterie in Covent Garden and a gourmet traiteur and delicatessen on Fulham Road add even more diversity and choice to the London food scene VyTA VyTA, a new…
Editors' Picks
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Norway and the Arctic Circle with Fred Olsen
Neil Hennessy-Vass takes his first cruise and thoroughly enjoys the experience This was to be my first cruise, I have never managed a full steam ahead heading for the horizon…
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Spread raucous joy this Christmas with new Pogues Single Malt
Just in time for Christmas and in a festive bright red bottle, The Pogues Single Malt Irish Whiskey has just been launched An ideal gift for adventurous whiskey lovers the…
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Van Eyck. An Optical Revolution Exhibition
An exceptional loan from the National Gallery in London is being restored for next year’s ‘Van Eyck’ exhibition in Ghent (Belgium) On 1 February 2020, the exhibition ‘Van Eyck….
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Gift the spirit of DOOM this Christmas
Bone Vodka: the go-to drink for gamers this festive season If you’re searching for the perfect Christmas gift for someone who loves to game and enjoys a tipple, look no…
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Celebrate the arrival of 2020 with a three-night New Year’s Eve package at the Crown & Castle in Orford
See in the arrival of 2020 at the Crown & Castle in Orford with a three night dinner B&B New Year’s Eve package. The cosy restaurant with rooms is a…
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The Chronicles of the County Arms in Wandsworth
A Magical Garden Pop-Up Awaits Experience the magic of the holidays and step into a Winter Wonderland at The County Arms in Wandsworth’s enchanted winter garden. Inspired by classic tales,…
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The Gunton Arms, Thorpe Market – Review
While on a weekend away in Norfolk Neil Hennessy-Vass discovers a restaurant that delivers on many different levels We dined in the ‘Elk Room’. Its provenance, a 10,000-year-old elk’s head…
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Luxurious Baileys Red Velvet hits the UK for first time ever at thebottleclub.com
Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur just got even better with the launch of limited edition Baileys Red Velvet, now available for pre-order for the first time ever in the UK at…
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New Restaurant MAIA Knightsbridge opening mid-December
Maia is a chic brasserie sitting on Hans Crescent in the heart of Knightsbridge. This latest addition to the smartest of London postcodes is open for lunch, afternoon tea, aperitivo…
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Christmas at Ye Olde Bell
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa on the borders of Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire offers the perfect festive retreat With open roaring fires, crisp country walks, relaxing spa and delicious…
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Six holiday homes that can easily be reached by rail
Premier Cottages highlights self-catering properties that are ideal for travellers seeking environmentally friendly car-free breaks The Brew House at York Old Brewery, York The Brew House is a Five Star…
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Merry Christmas baubles for Secret Santa present or a delicious decoration for your tree
Merry baubles from The Bottle Club can make a great Secret Santa present or a deliciously tasty decoration for a tree, which is also stylishly festive and fun They’re festive,…
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Paul.A.Young takes you on a chocolate journey through the festive season
Conjuring the magic of Christmas and the memories we make together, top UK chocolatier Paul A Young’s Christmas Collection takes you through an edible journey of the most enchanting moments…
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Sparkling New Year’s Eve celebrations from Pride of Britain Hotels
Where better to celebrate the New Year than at some of the UK’s finest luxury hotels? Don your glad rags and dance into the new decade with a short break…
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Take a festive trip to the lesser known Danish Christmas Markets
The Christmas markets across Denmark offer all the quintessential elements to get you feeling festive Beyond the iconic Christmas markets, such as the one at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen are…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils third Corinth Canal sailing in first glimpse of 2021/22 ocean programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed that its 929-guest ship, Braemar, will be returning to the Corinth Canal in September 2022 for a third time, offering even more guests the…
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A Divine Finca in Andalucia
Adam Jacot de Boinod spends time relaxing at Finca La Donaira near Montecorto in southern Spain When arriving late at night, it’s always worth the suspended joy of opening, like…
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Visit Rijeka and Galway next year
Prestige Holidays has introduced stays in 2020 to these European Capitals of Culture Rijeka, Croatia’s third city (after Zagreb the capital, then Split), has an amazing chequered history, having been…
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Double Chocolate Brownies from We Love Cake available in supermarket for first time ever
Launches in the Co-op on Monday 21 October 2019 We Love Cake’s popular free-from, Double Chocolate Brownie range will be available to buy directly from a supermarket for the first…
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Eho Chef – Introducing The Online Foodie Marketplace Serving Quality Culinary Experiences
Find a Chef or Caterer in your area to deliver the restaurant experience in your own home Striving to be the ideal host or hostess can be stressful, with one…
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Good Bubble launches Gruffalo Prickly Pear Bath Time Gift Set
An exciting new gift set from Good Bubble, The Gruffalo Prickly Pear Bath Time Gift Set, has been launched to help clean all your grubby little Gruffalos – and it’s…
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MR TROTTER’S ‘SKINNY DIPS’
A Gluten-Free Porcine Revolution Mr Trotter, that elegant pig, has launched a revolutionary new gluten-free porky snack. MR TROTTER’S ‘SKINNY DIPS’ aims to take pork crackling to a whole new…
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Terra Terra Debuts Great Italian Festive Feast
In the heart of North London, Terra Terra prepares for their first Christmas with the launch of their decadent Italian Festive Feast The three-course menu is designed to be shared,…
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The Southern Shores of Norway
Norway is synonymous with deep fjords and rugged mountains, but the country’s south coast is a gentler affair. Rupert Parker takes a leisurely drive, gets on his bike and pushes…
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Car free Christmas markets in the UK
How to get there by rail and save money with Railcards A visit to one of Britain’s Christmas markets is a treat for anyone who wants to get in the…
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The Ski Club of Great Britain reveals findings from the largest consumer snowsports research in the industry
The Ski Club of Great Britain, the not-for-profit snowsports membership organisation, has revealed the results of its annual Consumer Research Study, the largest consumer study for the snowsports industry This…
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White Truffle Celebration at Adam Byatt’s Michelin starred Trinity Clapham
This ultimate culinary event will be running from the 11- 25th November and culminate in a special one-off White Truffle Wine Pairing Dinner on Monday 25th November upstairs at Trinity…