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Silver Travel Advisor August Prize Draw
Silver Travel Advisor is where you can find a wealth of information, impartial reviews, hints and tips about travel for the over 50’s. A team of experienced Advisors (retired travel…
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Revealed: first date anxieties of the over-50s
Warner Leisure Hotels explores how dating has changed for the UK’s baby-boomers One-third (32 per cent) of the over-50s surveyed claim they are more carefree, with 27 per cent going…
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KWV – Premium Wines from South Africa
Peter Morrell tastes a red and a white from the company’s extensive range of quality vintages KWV are known as the Proud Pioneers in South Africa. It started in 1918…
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Tabun Kitchen, Soho – Review
Peter Morrell and his wife enjoy traditional Palestinian hospitality in this warm and friendly restaurant Tabun Kitchen has been inspired by the memories of owner, award-winning entrepreneur and film producer…
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Introducing Cidrerie Stassen – premium Belgian ciders
Peter Morrell enjoys three new sparkling drinks which are perfect for al fresco summer moments Cidrerie Stassen is launching a premium collection of three artisanal ciders with a refined taste…
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Two Giants of Photography in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Robert Mapplethorpe and Sebastião Salgado both have major exhibitions in Rotterdam this summer. Rupert Parker goes to see Robert Mapplethorpe, a perfectionist At the Kunsthal Rotterdam there’s a large-scale retrospective…
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Madeira – A Destination for Micro-Adventurers and Sybarites
This Portuguese island is set to be a hot spot for 2018 Madeira is set to be a prime hot spot destination in Europe for the winter of 2017 and…
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Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, Tate Modern
This exhibition celebrates the work of Black artists working in America through 20 years of turbulent times from 1963 to 1983. Rupert Parker takes a look In USA, in the…
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Exploring Ukraine
We tend to only hear bad news from Ukraine but the country is now open for tourism with visa-free travel plus direct flights from the UK. Rupert Parker goes to…
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Matisse in the Studio
A new exhibition shows not only the paintings but the things that were painted, reports John Westbrooke The surprise of the Royal Academy’s unusual new exhibition is just how many…
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LEGO® fans – BRICKLIVE is coming to Belfast and Birmingham
Chris Hurley reports on the London Excel event where both the adults and the children enjoy everything Lego® The UK’s largest LEGO® exhibition, BRICKLIVE, is now on tour arriving in…
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Florentine Restaurant, London Waterloo – Review
Peter Morrell enjoys a flavour packed lunch in this comfortable and stylish eatery on the South Bank Over the last few years London’s South Bank has turned from an ugly…
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Sicily and the Verdura Resort
Liz Gill spends an idyllic long weekend at a luxury hotel on this beautiful Italian island The Valley of the Temples is a misnomer. Far from being tucked away at…
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Trains and Boats, but no Planes, in North Wales
If you hanker to return to the age of steam, then North Wales is a rail enthusiast’s delight, and the train is the perfect way to take in the spectacular…
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Quaglinos launches Q Legends
The new summer series celebrating the stars Quaglino’s has launched Q Legends, a homage to iconic stars from the stage and screen, as part of their debut summer series. It…
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A Room with a View – Porto or the Douro Valley?
Fiona Maclean discovers the romantic side of this beautiful part of Portugal What makes some places seem so intrinsically romantic that even a die-hard singleton like me starts looking for…
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Stretch out the summer with G’vine Gin – The Basil Smash
The innovators in luxury gin present a cocktail recipe for an endless summer The Recipe Ingredients: 40 mL G’Vine Nouaison 20 mL simple syrup 20 mL lemon juice, freshly squeezed…
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Mindfulness to combat summer break boredom
Over a third of parents admit to ‘bargaining’ with their children The seemingly endless school holidays are in full force, and new research from disability charity Scope reveals that over…
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Rothay Manor in the Lake District
A perfect destination for mature travellers who want to learn a new skill Rothay Manor is located in the heart of the Lake District, beside England’s largest lake in Ambleside….
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Peyotito Ibiza at Nobu Hotel, Ibiza Bay, Ibiza
1st July 2017 saw the successful opening of Peyotito Ibiza, the sophisticated modern Mexican restaurant from Notting Hill London, on the island of Ibiza, Spain Located in the new Nobu…
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Ye Olde Bell launches pampering afternoon tea at their new spa
Boutique hotel, Ye Olde Bell, have launched a special afternoon tea special to celebrate the opening of their new multi-million pound spa The ‘Afternoon Unwind’ combines the quintessential English treat…
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Adam Handling Restaurant Group’s flagship restaurant Frog by Adam Handling to open
On 1st September, chef and restaurateur Adam Handling will be opening the doors to his third restaurant site in the group, Frog by Adam Handling The new restaurant will be…
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Time to re-visit Tunisia
With the FCO lifting the warning for most of the country, Liz Gill explores the wealth of history, heritage and modern day amenities that Tunisia has to offer In one…
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Crocker’s Folly Soft Launch
A Taste of the Middle East Comes to Crocker’s Folly – Soft Launch: 50% off Food It’s all change at the stunning Grade II listed Crocker’s Folly in St John’s…
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Himalayan Salt Shot Glasses and Serving Board
Peter Morrell finds that sometimes you have to take life with a pinch of salt A slice of lime, salt and a shot of Tequila! Now there is stylish and…
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North Sea Jazz Festival 2017
This year’s Rotterdam’s North Sea Jazz Festival sticks to its winning formula of jazz, rock, soul and blues with distinguished improvisers sharing the bill with Mary J Blige, George Benson,…
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Cultural Valencia, Spain
Rupert Parker is impressed with the architecture, museums and art of this historic Spanish city Valencia is an easy hop from London, an ideal weekend destination and if you’re interested…
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Lifestyle Italy Bulletin 2017 No 2
From the Italian National Tourist Board in London The aim of “Lifestyle Italy” is to list recent openings of hotels, hotel re-openings, new services in existing hotels, restaurants and shops…
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New from Saga – Echoes of the Empire
Fascinating 19-night tour to discover heritage of the British Raj as India celebrates 70 years of Independence Saga has created a 19-night tour, with 15 excursions, to reveal the true…
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Las Vegas launches revolutionary food and music immersive experience
Combining ‘bites’ and ‘beats’ to create the newest and most innovative culinary trend Las Vegas has partnered with internationally renowned music festival, Tomorrowland, to create an innovative new gastronomic festival…
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Los Angeles Culinary Update Part I
This diverse city has an impressive range of high quality restaurants. Here are some of the hotspots Baohaus (Downtown) – In the shuttered Pok Pok Phat Thai space, Eddie Huang…
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Il Sugo Camden Town – Review
Peter Morrell and his wife enjoy the food and atmosphere while dining with a friend in this charming Italian restaurant They say that the road to hell is paved with…
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Getty Museum presents Happy Birthday, Mr. Hockney
Two-part exhibition at the Getty Center features rarely seen self portraits and photographs on the occasion of Hockney’s 80th birthday Self-portraits: June 27–November 26, 2017 Photographs: July 18–November 26, 2017…
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Laidback London Rooftops
London’s Best Kept Secrets A London summer is like no other! With Young’s and Geronimo’s gorgeous selection of rooftop terraces across the capital, the sky really is the limit for…
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Events & Packages Announced for Guernsey Food Festival
The centrepiece of Guernsey’s gastronomic calendar returns for a third year in 2017 Running from 16 – 24 September, the festival celebrates the quality and variety of island food with…
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Sun, Sea and Skills in Lisbon
From salt cod to surfing, the Portuguese capital offers an intriguing choice of learning experiences With the number of UK travellers looking to learn something new on holiday continuing to…
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What’s new on the culinary scene in Massachusetts?
A round-up of foodie stories from this US State renown for its cuisine Good Stock Farm New England Getaways. James Beard Award-winning chef Sanford D’Amato and wife Angie relocated to…
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‘The Wind In The Willows’ Themed Michelin Starred Picnic
Launched by St. James’s Hotel and Club in collaboration with the new West-End musical Celebrate the quintessentially British musical this summer with a delicious picnic hamper created by Executive Head…
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Planet Hollywood’s transformed Orlando Flagship Location has re-opened its doors
America’s Iconic Celebrity-Themed Restaurant has Re-Opened with a Revitalized Location and a Four-Story Stargazing Observatory Inspired by Disney Springs’ Turn-of-the-Century Aesthetic Planet Hollywood, America’s preeminent restaurant destination dedicated to celebrating…
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Summer in the Tyrol, Austria
Until recently, winter sports were the main attraction in Austria’s mountain resorts but summer activities are now coming into their own. Rupert Parker gets a taste The Tyrolean village of…
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A Spanish triumph – a memorable evening at Iberica
Anthony Lydekker enjoys delicious Picota cherries during their very short season A few days before Spain’s great afternoon at Wimbledon (the Lady’s Champion) I enjoyed an excellent tasting menu at…
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The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove reopens
A Touch of Victorian Class in Notting Hill Following a recent refurbishment, the Grade II listed Notting Hill pub, The Elgin, has reopened offering a relaxed and welcoming pub, inviting…
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Safestay Hostels Expand into Barcelona, Lisbon and Prague
Luxury hostel group Safestay has announced the take-over of Equity Point Hostels to add four new hostels to their portfolio The acquisition of hostels in Lisbon, Barcelona (2 properties) and…