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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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You can now enjoy Hankies food at home
This superb Indian restaurant is now offering a delivery service Chef Ani Arora’s beloved Hankies concept, with its shared plates inspired by Indian street food, has been much missed…
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Generations of Anxiety
The average adult has seen their stress and anxiety levels rise by almost 50 per cent in recent weeks – with the over 60s seeing the biggest increase A…
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The Joys of Prosciutto Di Parma
Parma Ham is an Italian specialty, made since Roman times, and can only come from a selected group of producers, based in the hills around the city of Palma, in…
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Calling all Creatives
Andaz London launches Artist Competition 5* lifestyle hotel Andaz London Liverpool Street has enjoyed a long-held reputation for celebrating East London art and culture through engaging with local creatives like…
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Introducing… The WineTrust 100 Lockdown Wine Tasting on Zoom
Join in and taste along in real-time with host and wine expert Alistair Cooper, MW Independent online wine retailer, WineTrust 100, is to host its very first interactive, real-time wine…
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Boxfood – Meat, Fruit and Vegetables delivered to your door
Peter Morrell discovers an excellent source of high quality, good value, essential foods My wife and I have now been in isolation for over three weeks and although we…
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Parmigiano Reggiano
If you’ve only ever tasted the powdery stuff you get in packets in supermarkets, then real parmesan is a revelation. Rupert Parker visits a dairy in Emilia Romagna where they…
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Introducing the BISSELL® Crosswave™ Cordless
3-In-1 Multi-Surface Cleaner Vacuum, Wash and Dry with Cordless Freedom BISSELL® has been keeping homes clean for over 140 years. Generations of technical floor cleaning expertise have been applied to…
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How to support restaurants in London
Here are some clever incentives that restaurants are offering their customers to bring a little light relief during these turbulent times This is an incredibly challenging time for the hospitality…
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The Crown Jewels and the ping pong ball
Sandra Westbrooke discovers the truth behind the bling When plans were being made for the investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales, some 50 years ago, there was a…
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The Rum Masters have spoken: Mainbrace Rum wins prestigious silver award
Mainbrace Rum has won a silver award in the ‘Super Premium Gold Rum’ Category in the Rum and Cachaça Masters annual awards Launched at the tail end of 2019, Mainbrace…
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Let’s keep the Culinary Lights on
Listing of restaurants and hotels that do takeaway, sell Gift Vouchers and have attractive special offers This is an incredibly challenging time for the hospitality industry in light of yesterday’s…
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Saddle Up In Style With Ranch Rider: Three New Luxury Horseback Adventures For 2020
Saddle up in Style, riding holiday specialist, Ranch Rider launching three new luxury experiences in the USA, Canada and South Africa Ranch Rider is introducing eight and nine-night “Authentic Africa”…
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Grand Palace, Hurghada, Egypt
The Grand Palace is a brand new 5* adult-only hotel in Hurghada by the Red Sea. Traditional North African styling blends with modern comfort and everything is all-inclusive. Rupert Parker…
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The Rebuilding of Flanders Fields
During World War I the Westhoek area of Flanders was flattened by artillery fire. In 2020 numerous events are taking place to tell the story of how it was rebuilt….
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FoodNewz
News and views on restaurants, hotels, ingredients, recipes and events
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New Tracklements Special Edition Heritage Tomato Relish
Celebrating 50 Years of Tasty Tracklements NEW Tracklements Special Edition Heritage Tomato Relish is handmade with a combination of Bolzano, Lorenzo and Kumato tomatoes, all grown for their wonderful, intense…
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The VISITFLANDERS “Stay at Home Museum”
A Tour of Rubens House presented by the Director of Rubens House, Ben Van Beneden VISITFLANDERS latest virtual art appreciation concept, the “Stay at Home Museum” has already attracted the…
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Kitchenaid Artisan Stand Mixer and Artisan K400 Blender in New Kyoto Glow
The KitchenAid colour of the year for 2020 is Kyoto Glow Recognised as a colour leader and champion of passionate professional and home cooks, the colour reflects wellness, balance and…
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New Tracklements Hot Wholegrain Mustard
Celebrating 50 Years Of Tasty Tracklements Back in 1970, William Tullberg made the first British wholegrain mustard. 50 years on William’s son, Guy, carries on his legacy. However, that one…
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VISITFLANDERS launches a “Stay at Home Museum” concept
Ghent’s Fine Arts Museum offers an exclusive personal tour of their Van Eyck exhibition For many art aficionados, the closure of Ghent’s ‘Van Eyck: An Optical Revolution’ was devastating. The…
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Female Inspired Spring Afternoon Tea at Conrad London St. James
The new Female Inspired Spring Afternoon Tea at Conrad London St. James is bursting with colours that celebrate the flavours and scents of springtime Launched on Sunday 8th March, International…
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A Unique Mother’s Day gift she’ll adore
NEW personalisation of the legendary KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer If you really want to show your Mother how much you love her for everything she does (selflessly), treat her…
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A Lifetime Retrospective dedicated to Jasper Johns will be presented simultaneously in New York and Philadelphia
In an unprecedented collaboration, this major exhibition is jointly organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art October 28, 2020 – February 21, 2021…
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Celebrating 50 years of Tasty Tracklements
Condiment lovers have a good reason to celebrate in 2020 Tracklements, makers of an award-winning range of over 50 tasty chutneys, relishes, sauces – and Britain’s first wholegrain mustard –…
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‘Small ships for a big world’
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils new-look ‘Worldwide Cruise Holidays 2021-2022’ brochure, showcasing 224 destinations in 73 countries Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is excited to announce that, in 2021/22, its fleet…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines introduces new ‘Booking Reassurance Guarantee’
Flexibility to cancel and reschedule cruises in light of Coronavirus situation Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched an innovative ‘Booking Reassurance Guarantee’ for guests who are concerned about their travel…
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The Cavendish London launches Gauguin and the Impressionists package
The Cavendish London has launched its new Gauguin and the Impressionists package in partnership with the Royal Academy of Arts Located a three-minute walk from the hotel, based within Burlington…
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Princess Cruises launches £1 deposit day
Princess Cruises is giving holidaymakers the chance to secure a cruise for just a £1 deposit per person – for one day only – on March 5, 2020. The offer…
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British Baroque: Power and Illusion
John Westbrooke on a nearly forgotten art movement from Stuart days Tate Britain’s latest exhibition claims to be the only one ever held anywhere on the subject. Maybe that’s because…
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The eho chef service – Review
Peter Morrell and three dining companions enjoy a stress-free, restaurant-quality meal at home Socialising is something that we all like to do, but the harsh reality is that it can…
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Princess Cruises makes ‘Princess Plus’ permanent
Princess Cruises has announced that its onboard savings package will now be available on all bookings going forward The package was previously introduced as a limited time offer but has…
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Introducing FABAL, a new all-English premium lager
First lager in UK to use pressed as well as malt barley from the people that brought you Hiver beers FABAL, a unique, all-English premium lager from award-winning beer producer,…
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News from The Netherlands – March 2020
Current and future events and exhibitions Big Ferry Fortnight 2020 until 12 March 2020 The annual celebration promoting ferry travel began in February. A chance to discover what’s onboard…
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St. Moritz Gourmet Festival, Switzerland
Every January, this Swiss Gourmet Festival brings together extraordinary chefs from all over the world and the 2020 version is an all-female affair. Rupert Parker got to taste their dishes…
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Hankies Indian Restaurant, Upper Berkeley St, London W1 – Review
Peter Morrell and a friend enjoy genuine Indian street food in luxurious surroundings Relatives of my dining companion have restaurants in India, so her knowledge of the cuisine is second…
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Living up to the name of Discovery!
Spirit of Discovery’s Grand South America Voyage features four immersive overnight calls Tour the Galapagos Islands from Callao, Peru Join Amazon eco-lodge experience from Manaus, Brazil Explore remote Falkland Islands…
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MAIA Restaurant, Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge – Review
Peter Morrell and his wife are highly impressed with this Italian restaurant, ideally positioned just steps away from Harrods This restaurant is the namesake of my elder granddaughter Maia and…
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A First for European Waterways
A New and Exclusive Solo Cruise Aboard Italy’s La Bella Vita Luxury Hotel Barge Featuring 10% Off Per Person. ‘Extra Surprises’ Await Single Travellers on an Unforgettable Cruise From Venice…
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Viking Presents ‘The Friluftsliv Garden’ at the 2020 RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Viking, the award-winning river and ocean cruise line, unveils ‘The Viking Friluftsliv Garden’ which is set to be one of the highlights of the 2020 RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden…
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Villa Maria premieres ‘VINTAGE’ in London ahead of Amazon Prime release
Villa Maria has premiered ‘Vintage,’ the first-of-its-kind feature-length documentary that provides an insight into the incredible highs and heartbreaking lows of making world-class wine The team behind New Zealand’s Most…
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Spirit of Adventure to be named in Portsmouth – the first ever cruise ship to be named at the Port
Saga has today announced that Portsmouth has been chosen as the location for the official naming ceremony of their second new-build boutique cruise ship, Spirit of Adventure. The prestigious event…