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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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Out Now – German Justice by Marcus Fedder, author of Sarabande
On the 75th Anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials is it ever too late for German Justice? When the retired German judge Max travels back to Russia where he had fought…
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Michelin starred Sorrel in Dorking launched New Year Eve at Home
For the first time ever, Sorrel in Dorking, Surrey are offering a NYE Menu to enjoy at home, a great way to support local whilst dine in is closed The…
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Trinca Bolotas – Wine from the Alentejo in Portugal
Peter Morrell tastes a wine which conjures up the history of the land and the heritage in one of Portugal’s most beautiful regions The Alentejo region of Portugal is one…
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Set sail on a fascinating journey through the centuries as Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches ‘Discovering the Balkans’ cruise for 2022
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering the chance to join Bolette for a fascinating journey to the Balkan peninsula in 2022, with the new ‘Discovering the Balkans’ cruise available to…
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Winning Christmas Gift for Men – Craft Beer + Snacks = Sorted!
Peter Morrell indulges in a bumper bundle of treats cleverly curated by Empress Ale If you’re still stuck for inspiration as to what to buy the man, brother, father or…
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News from Flanders for 2021
This region of Belgium, celebrated for its culture, cuisine and cycling, has exciting plans for next year Here is a round up of what’s been happening and some of…
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Braemar to discover lost lands of Prussia in latest cruise to be teased from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2022 programme
Holidaymakers looking ahead to their travels have an early opportunity to book on a 10-night voyage of cultural discovery, with Braemar to set sail to the lost lands of Prussia…
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Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol
The 2020 New Edition of this classic, loved, timeless book with artwork by Steven Appelby has now been published Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, commonly known as A Christmas…
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Open Bar Theatre and Fuller’s Inns present
A ChristMESS Carol – Streamed Live! Fuller’s Inns in partnership with Open Bar Theatre are delighted to announce their Christmas show for 2020 – streamed live from 10th – 22nd…
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Wild Wine School launches ‘A Modern Introduction to Wine’
Forge some sturdy wine education foundations with A Modern Introduction to Wine, Wild Wine School’s first online course Across eight weeks of study, the course will breathe life into wine’s…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise Sale
Sail from £599 with free drinks or up to £600 to spend on board Guests looking ahead to their holidays with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can choose between a free…
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Château de France Pessac-Léognan AOC 2015 Wine
This superb red wine from Graves in the Bordeaux region is the ideal treat for Christmas or Special Occasions The Château de France estate has had a long and interesting…
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Sweeten Up Your Xmas With The Cherry Tree Preserves
They have a fantastic and reasonably priced selection of Christmas gifts for the discerning foodie Artisan brand, The Cherry Tree, has been producing the finest Chutneys, Preserves and Marmalades and…
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10 Ways To Worry Less
With Covid 19, imminent recession, Brexit, national security threats and pension grabs dominating the headlines, is it any wonder that a recent survey found that 60% of us have insomnia,…
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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…
Editors' Picks
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The Next Generation of The Crosswave™
Introducing the New Bissell® Crosswave™ Cordless Max 3-In-1 Multi-Surface Cleaner with New Advanced Features High-performance vacuum, mop and dry at the same time – suitable for hard floors and rugs…
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New Tracklements Caramelised Onion Marmalade
Celebrating 50 Years of Tasty Tracklements Only top quality, tasty Lincolnshire onions are used to make Tracklements Caramelised Onion Marmalade, along with a wee drop of spiced cider vinegar and…
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Arôme – Covent Garden
Introducing Arôme Bakery: a blend of French techniques and Eastern promise Arôme Bakery opened their first permanent site on November 23rd in The Yards, Covent Garden. Following a sellout pop…
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Bella Cosa, Canary Wharf extends 20% off takeaway until January 2021
Bella Cosa is a casual Italian restaurant in the City overlooking South Dock. Serving a variety of pizza and pasta dishes in addition to Bella Cosa’s regional Italian specials, all…
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Brännland Cider releases its 6th vintage of the award winning Brännland Iscider Barrique
The 2018 vintage was a banner year for apple growers in Sweden, the ice cider produced from it in natural balance all through the harvest and in bottle Andreas Sundgren,…
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The Empty Shield by Giacomo Donis
The Book of 2020 …says acclaimed fantasy and literary writer Michael Moorcock The Empty Shield is a political autobiography which tells the story of Giacomo Donis’ political and personal decision…
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Keep Healthy this Christmas with SimplySeedz
An independent range of totally tasty porridges and Great Taste Award Winning natural healthy snacks They have a range of Xmas hampers for ready made grazing and a wholesome Christmas…
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Geneva announced as Swiss City of Taste 2021
The city of Geneva is delighted to be appointed Swiss City of Taste 2021, a sought after title which acknowledges Geneva’s commitment to promoting dietary diversity, sustainable food, local products…
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The ‘Joan Anderson’ Letter – The Holy Grail of Beat Literature by Neal Cassady
The most famous letter in Beat generation history – from Neal Cassady to his best friend and travelling companion Jack (On the Road) Kerouac Kerouac received the letter from Cassady…
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Bottle Bar and Shop launch unique Christmas drink gifts
The online retailer have put together a selection of festive gifts, available for nationwide delivery Bottle Bar and Shop, purveyors of homemade, tasty and beautiful cocktails in a bottle, have…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…