![Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests experienced a breath-taking transit of the 6.4-kilometre-long Corinth Canal in Greece on Wednesday 9th October 2019], as 24,344-gross-tonnes, 195.82-metre-long, 22.52-metre-wide Braemar broke the existing record...](http://aboutmygeneration.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Corinth-Canal-1-195x110.jpg "Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests experience record-breaking transit of historic Corinth Canal on largest-ever ship Braemar")
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Win The Shadow of the Raven Series by Chris Bishop
An outstanding historical trilogy! Chris Bishop has written a riveting edge of your seat account of such a turbulent time in England’s history. (The Book Magnet) It’s 878 and Wessex…
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Riga’s streets of art nouveau
John Westbrooke sees the architectural treasures of the Latvian capital Art Nouveau is usually thought of as a north European movement, Paris and Brussels rather than Rome. And yet some…
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Jenkyn Place unveils NEW ‘Boisterous and Fun’ Blanc de Blancs 2015 and a new vintage, their Brut Classic Cuvée, 2014
These two sparkling wines are fine examples of the quality and finesse being achieved by English producers Hampshire’s Jenkyn Place vineyard has released its first-ever Blanc de Blancs (2015 vintage)…
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The Restaurant at The Capital Hotel, Knightsbridge – Review
Peter Morrell and a friend enjoy fine dining in this elegant five-star boutique hotel located a stone’s throw from Harrods The Restaurant at The Capital Hotel is ideally situated for…
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Inspired by the East
A British Museum exhibition of Islamic and European art doesn’t quite achieve its aim, John Westbrooke writes These are hard times for Islam in the West, with every Muslim suspected…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests experience record-breaking transit of historic Corinth Canal on largest-ever ship Braemar
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests experienced a breath-taking transit of the 6.4-kilometre-long Corinth Canal in Greece on Wednesday 9th October 2019], as 24,344-gross-tonnes, 195.82-metre-long, 22.52-metre-wide Braemar broke the existing record…
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Fafa’s – Middle Eastern Street Food in Covent Garden
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Gauguin Portraits
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Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses
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1947 LONDON, Charlotte Street Fitzrovia – Review
Peter Morrell and his wife are highly impressed with the décor, the food and the service at this stylish new Indian Restaurant One of my favourite London restaurants is Chai…
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The Builders Arms, Chelsea – Review
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Canadian Beef and Wine
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Luxury Gin-Vent Calendar
24 different premium British-distilled gins, including award-winning Whitley Neill, City of London Distillery, J.J. Whitley and Liverpool Organic Gin Let the festivities be-Gin with this luxury Gin-vent Calendar featuring 24…
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New Restaurant now open – ’1947 LONDON’ 33 Charlotte Street, W1
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The 12 gins of Christmas
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Six of KWV’s Classic wines have recently been listed on Ocado.com
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KitchenAid Pizza and Pasta Making Course
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Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses for the Festive Season
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Five Wines to Make your Christmas Rosé
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Step into Christmas with Pride of Britain Hotels
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Celebrate Diwali at Kanishka with Festival Menus and AN INTIMATE Atul Kochhar Masterclass
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Christmas Canapés: Enjoy a Stress Free Christmas Party Season with Odysea
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Paul Kelly’s Christmas Turkey Cooking Tips
Paul holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest carving of a turkey – so who better to get your tips from?! Always place your turkey breast down on the…
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Southampton – A new foodie paradise
There has been a lot of redevelopment in the city, which has included an explosion in the number of restaurants and other food outlets Celebrated as ‘the gateway to the…
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Tenby Blues Festival, Pembrokeshire 8 – 10 November 2019
Tenby in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales will once again be rocking between 8 and 10 November when the Blues Festival takes place in venues all over town Headliners include Texas-born…
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New Head Chef Launches New Look Menu and Vision at Bucket
Bucket, the Notting Hill sustainable seafood restaurant inspired by Mediterranean beachside eating, has launched its Autumn menu under the leadership of new Head Chef, Mack Barnstable The new menu focuses…
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Princess Cruises unveils new virtual reality production show
Princess Cruises has revealed details of a new production show – ‘5-SKIES’ – which will debut onboard the line’s newest ships, Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess Created exclusively for Princess…
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Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts launches happiness sale for October half term
Up to 70% Discount on Magical Family Holidays in the Caribbean and Canary Islands, and Kids Go Free With October half-term just around the corner, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts,…
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Celebrate International Vodka Day…
…with J.J Whitley’s new vodkas this Friday October 4th Our American friends have created a calendar date well worth celebrating – National Vodka Day, which we think is a marvellous…
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‘The drinks are on us!’
Enjoy a free all-inclusive upgrade on 75 tempting itineraries for 2020/21 with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Holidaymakers looking to set sail to the beautiful Baltic, the spectacular Norwegian fjords or…
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Brittany Ferries wraps up 2019 with two festive cruises from just £135
Spend Christmas in Antwerp or New Year in Honfleur Leaving Christmas Eve, three-night Antwerp cruise or leaving on the 29th December, a three-night new year cruise to Honfleur selling fast…
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Spend Christmas by the Sea
Magical three-night breaks by the sea at the White Lion Hotel, Aldeburgh Set opposite the beach and fishermen’s huts on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast at Aldeburgh, the White Lion Hotel is…
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Tracklements Festive Gourmet Gifts – Simply Parfait!
New Tracklements Handmade Pickles and Preserves Cookbook Christmas is gingerbread biscuits, plum pudding, marzipan-filled stolen, roast turkey, sticky ham, crisp parsnips, flinty cheese … and Tracklements Cranberry, Port & Orange…
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Watergate Bay Hotel, Cornwall
Neil Hennessy-Vass and his wife enjoy a culinary break in one of the most idyllic parts of the UK “Cornwall” I said “In a couple of hours”. That was the…
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Kelly Hoppen launches brand new podcast series, The Kelly Hoppen Show
Speaking to game-changing women about love, life, and business Featuring guests including Jo Malone, Caroline Sciamma-Massenet, Amanda Berry, Dame Kelly Holmes, Amanda Wakeley & Melissa Odabash Renowned interior designer, entrepreneur…
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Carluccio’s Funghi Foraging Course
Carluccio’s is celebrating the majestic mushroom with a season devoted to all things funghi – as well as mushroom specials across the restaurants, Italian artisan produce in their shops and…
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A Taste of the Orient comes to Westfield
Japan Centre Ichiba celebrates World Sake Day On 1st October, Japan Centre’s Ichiba, Europe’s largest Japanese food hall will be heralding the annual occasion of World Sake Day with a…
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Carluccio’s celebrates the Autumn Mushroom Season
Whether you prefer them in sauces, sautéed on toast or with a comforting risotto, the strengths and subtleties of mushrooms have been championed in Italian cooking for centuries From September…
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The Role of Oil and Gas in Global Conflicts
Many wars and international conflicts have been called wars for oil. And it wouldn’t be an overstatement either. There have been many wars over resources throughout history, and the modern…
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Round up: Christmas around the South East 2019
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Enjoy free door-to-door transfers on a selection of exotic fly-cruises with Fred. Olsen in 2020
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Divine Chocolate Christmas Launch a Fairtrade Christmas
NEW Winter Warming Spiced Hot Chocolate (RRP £5) Available at Oxfam and Amazon. Included in the tantalizing tasty festive line-up is their vegan winter warming spiced hot chocolate. This hot…
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Downton-style retreats from Premier Cottages
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