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Flight Experince London is giving one lucky reader the chance to have a session in a Boeing 737-800 flight simulator If you have ever wondered what was going on in…
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Mezcal Amores – The Taste of the Mexican Desert
Peter Morrell is introduced to the more versatile brother of Tequila The first questions in my mind were what is Mezcal and how does it differ from Tequila? Afer some…
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Galvin at Windows – The Pinnacle of Dining Pleasure
Peter Morrell and his wife enjoy the ultimate culinary experience on the 28th floor of the Hilton Hotel in London Michelin starred Galvin at Windows has maintained its place on…
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Come Fly with Me!
Peter Morrell takes control of a Boeing 737-800 at Flight Experience London and finds out just how skillful pilots really are If you have ever wondered what was going on…
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The 3 Best Adventure Holidays in Italy
One of the world’s top tourist destinations, there is so much to see and experience when you choose Italy as your holiday spot. If you’re looking for some adventure on…
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Drawn in Colour: Degas from the Burrell
John Westbrooke sees the French artist’s work from Glasgow put on show in London London’s national collections were famously slow off the mark when it came to acquiring the work…
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What’s new on the German Travel Scene next year?
Here are some of the exciting cultural and culinary highlights for 2018 Delicious Deutschland ‘Culinary Germany’ Campaign for 2018 Next year the German National Tourist Board UK and Ireland (GNTO)…
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Three Reasons Why El Camino de Santiago is One of the Best Long-Distance Trails in the World
At 800km long, the El Camino de Santiago trail is one of the toughest, yet most popular long-distance hiking routes. Starting at the St Jean Pied de Port in France…
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Discover wines with a story at Carluccio’s
Peter Morrell meets the man who buys the wine for all the branches of this highly successful family of Italian eateries As a Carluccio’s regular I’m a great fan of…
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Scythians: Warriors of Ancient Siberia
A striking exhibition about a little-known people intrigues John Westbrooke The Scythians, subject of a new exhibition at the British Museum, are such a mysterious people that the museum suggests…
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ME London Hotel reveals official LDF installation
Brodie Neill presents ‘Drop in the Ocean’ at ME London during London Design Festival 2017 This September designer, Brodie Neill, presents ‘Drop in the Ocean’ at ME London, a mesmerising…
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The Three Best North American National Parks for Adventure-Seekers
North America is one of the most naturally stunning areas of the entire world. This is most evident in the magnificent National Parks that are found around the country…
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Living the High Life
Adam Jacot de Boinod was pampered in Switzerland as he enjoyed excellent food and stylish accommodation “The hills are as alive” as ever. The residual summer snow on the crest…
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Jane Austen 200 years on
John Westbrooke visits the literary home of the great British novelist Two hundred years after her death, visitors are still coming to the house in Hampshire where Jane Austen spent…
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NEW from Gtech – The most powerful cordless Leaf Blower
Peter Morrell is literally “Blown Away!” by this great new garden tool British design specialist, Gtech, launches its first Leaf Blower, the most powerful in the cordless market, complementing its…
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Peter Morrell reviews Memoirs of a London boy in the 50s and 60s
Nostalgic Memoir Revels in South London’s Simple, Happy and Possession-less Past Written from the early life of author Keith Coleman-Cooke, ‘Memoirs of a London boy in the 50’s and 60’s’…
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The Greek Larder – Kings Cross
Peter Morrell samples the delicious food and wine at this authentic restaurant and meets the owner Theodore Kyriakou who is also organising the upcoming London Greek Wine Festival Before…
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Sprinkle-licious
easyJet transports Londoners to Holland with new sprinkle café Over 750,000 Dutch people eat sprinkles for breakfast every day Approximately 14 million kilos of hagelslag (sprinkles on buttered bread) is…
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A Taste of Lebanon comes to St John’s Wood
Magnificently majestic. Invitingly opulent. Crocker’s Folly in St John’s Wood is reborn. Owners, Maroush Group, has gone back to its roots to what it does best – championing Lebanese food…
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The NEW Microplane Ginger Tool 3-in-1
Get the best flavour from one of the world’s healthiest foods The NEW Microplane® Ginger Tool 3-in-1 has been expertly designed to peel, grate and slice ginger – an ingredient…
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Tel Aviv and Jerusalem – Two Cities, One Break
Petra Shepherd discovers a fascinating past and a vibrant present With 4,000 years of history, Jerusalem is the holiest city of them all, a true melting pot of people, cultures,…
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Rudie’s Celebrates its 2nd Birthday
What a difference two years make… 24 months ago a corner site in the heart of Dalston was transformed to bricks and mortar, opening its doors and serving Londoners some…
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Atul Kochhar and his guest chef are pushing the boundaries of culinary excellence
Twice Michelin starred chef and restauranteur Atul Kochhar announces further guests for his Chef Season Twice Michelin-starred chef and restauranteur Atul Kochhar has announced additional chefs and figures he will…
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Hush presents… Truffle Hunting
The restaurant’s famous cobbled courtyard will be transformed into an enchanted Italian forest As the great British summer looks set to go out with its customary whimper, there are many…
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The Duke of Clarence re-opens as the Sovereign of South Kensington
Nestled in the heart of South Kensington, The Duke of Clarence has re-opened following an impressive renovation With a chic new bar, stunning dining room and a focus on small…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new ‘Free All-Inclusive for 2018’ promotion
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be launching a ‘Free All-Inclusive for 2018’ promotion on all new bookings made between 6th September and 18th October 2017 inclusive, on 50 selected sailings…
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Cugó Gran in Menorca to Host Two Exceptional Wellness Retreats in October 2017
Luxury villa hotel Cugó Gran in Menorca is hosting two exceptional Wellness Retreats this October: The Gut Makeover Retreat, for digestive health and weight-loss, and The Movement Release, for fitness…
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Chino Latino – Review
All the boxes are ticked for Peter Morrell at this stylish restaurant which offers a fusion of Asian and Latin American cuisine There are few restaurants that can create a…
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The Best Places to Visit When Enjoying
a Mediterranean CruiseEurope boasts thousands of years of history, meaning it has an endless number of iconic landmarks and historical sites at every one of its ports. As you cruise around the…
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The much anticipated *new* The SPA opens at Il Sereno
Overlooking Lake Como, a contemporary oasis created by renowned designer Patricia Urquiola Originally built as the property’s darsena, or “boathouse,” many centuries ago, The SPA at Il Sereno has been…
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Early Bird Visitors To Cottons Vauxhall to Get 50% Off All Food
London’s longest running collection of Caribbean restaurants is heading south – get 50% off all food during the soft opening of Cottons, St Georges Wharf in Vauxhall: 14th – 19th…
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A recipe to celebrate Love Lamb Week, 1 – 7 September
Michael Facey, Head Chef at The Laughing Gravy has created a delicious dish – Mead and malt glazed lamb shoulder with cheddar and parsnip hash browns, salt baked turnips, glazed…
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Culinary News from Portugal
A round-up of foodie stories from Lisbon and the Algarve Lisbon Experience Chef Olivier’s bold flavours at AVANI Avenida Liberdade Lisbon Hotel Following an extensive €1.5 million refurbishment of the…
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Introducing The Swan, Southwold – The Reinvention of a Suffolk Landmark
A one-of-a-kind coastal hotel in Southwold launching this autumn The Swan, Southwold has undergone an exciting transformation and is relaunching this Autumn. The new Swan Hotel offers the ultimate carefree…
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Koktebel Jazz Party, Crimea, Russia
Now in its 15th year, the Koktebel Jazz Festival is long established in this Crimean resort on the shores of the Black Sea. Rupert Parker reports. It’s not like the…
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Chocolate Week – Time to indulge at the Clock House
he Choc House – oops, Clock House in Ripley, is playing to our sense of self-indulgence for Chocolate Week (9-15 October) A Chocolate Martini will be available for pre and/or…
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tibits brand new South Bank Location – Review
Peter Morrell goes to the new branch of this highly successful vegetarian restaurant to taste the food and experience its unique service concept Since opening in 2000 tibits have built…
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Not a dry eye in the house!
Here are some tips about how to keep your eyes healthy if you have a ‘screen intensive’ lifestyle British workers spend an average of 182.5 DAYS a year staring at…
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Brick Lane – Flavours of India & Beyond tour – Review
Peter Morrrell enjoys the diverse culture and culinary delights of ‘Banglatown’ on one of Eating London’s new foodie tours The Brick Lane area of London has been synonymous with ‘Indian’…
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Experience an evening of dining and discovery
The Stoke House ‘Meet the Makers’ series Experience the authentic tastes of The Stoke House with their new Meet the Makers series, an evening showcasing the new Stoke House menu…
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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….