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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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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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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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The Val di Fassa is a summer paradise in the Italian Alps
From Canazei, Beverley Watts steps out on an Inghams hiking holiday and enjoys some sweet sounds Standing on a mountainside in my cerulean blue Italian walking boots is my idea…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms inaugural nine-cruise whale-watching programme with marine conservation charity ORCA for 2020
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed a nine-cruise whale-watching programme as part of its first official year in partnership with marine conservation charity ORCA in 2020 The cruises will…
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OMG! Van Eyck Was Here – Ghent
The city of Ghent in Flanders is celebrating the life and works of the 15th-century artist Jan Van Eyck. Peter Morrell reports on the exciting range of activities taking place…
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The VAX GLIDE all-in-one hard floor cleaner – Review
Fast and effective, this domestic appliance has rapidly become Peter Morrell’s favourite tool about the house In the division of domestic chores in my household, the shortest straw I drew…
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Seasonal Plant Dyes by Alicia Hall
Patricia Cleveland-Peck is tempted to try home dyed using the simplified methods suggested in this fascinating and well-illustrated book As a gardener, I have always been tempted to try natural…
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A Solution to the Symptoms of Allergens
Peter Morrell attends a fascinating presentation about allergens both in and outdoors and hears about how to combat the symptoms with products made by A Vogel, who have been producing…
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Cunard Announce A Stunning Line-Up Of Event Voyages For 2020
The luxury cruise line now boasts Food and Wine, Fashion, Literature, Space, Ancestry, Theatre and Music themes this year Luxury cruise line Cunard continues its series of special Event Voyages…
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Save up to £300 per person on selected 2020 ocean and river sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Holidaymakers looking to banish the February blues by booking their next holiday can enjoy savings of up to £300 per person on more than 170 ocean and river sailings with…
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Henley Festival 2020 Programme Announced
Featuring Music, Comedy, Art and Food from 8th-12th July 2020 Henley Festival, the UK’s most glamorous festival, and winner of Headline Performance of the Year in 2016 returns to its…
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Make-A-Wish® UK confirms singer and I’m A Celeb star Nadine Coyle as headline performer at its inaugural Valentine’s Ball.
Nadine Coyle will be joined by a host of celebrities. CBBC presenter Lauren Layfield and magician Archie Manners will act as hosts for the ball to be held at The…
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Switch up your Cleaning with new VAX ONEPWR
Shareable Technology Across a Family of Cordless Cleaning Products VAX launches a new range of cordless floorcare products powered by its innovative new ONEPWR advanced, lithium ion battery technology to…
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Romulo Filipino Restaurant, Kensington High Street – Review
When Filipinos living in London want to celebrate, Romulo is their chosen destination. Peter Morrell and his wife discover why the restaurant is so popular Filipino food is one of…
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Fall in Love with Fizz This Valentine’s Day
Whether you’re coupled up or loving the single life, what better way to celebrate the international day of love than with a bottle of something special? With popping corks and…
Editors' Picks
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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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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…
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Deploys Ships In Support Of Humanitarian Efforts
Spectrum of the Seas, Celebrity Millennium and their crews are ready to thank those who step up for others; company sends 1,000,000 masks to China At a time when it…
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AMADEUS CARA joins the Amadeus River Cruises fleet from 2021
Amadeus River Cruises has, once again, assigned Dutch ship-yard DeHoop with the building of a new cruise ship for delivery in Spring 2021 The new 5-star Amadeus Cara will be…
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Princess Cruises redeploys Sapphire Princess to Australia
Princess Cruises has announced plans to increase by six months the Australia and New Zealand season of the 2,670-guest Sapphire Princess. The ship will now arrive in Australia on May…
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Aranui 5 – the ‘Freighter to Paradise’
Now offering an expanded choice of island-hopping itineraries across French Polynesia for 2021 A blue and white boat sitting next to a large body of water Description generated with very…
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Scarlet Lady Virgin Voyages ship sailing the Caribbean
Virgin Voyages welcomes Scarlet Lady, the inaugural ship in her fleet as carbon-neutral from the first day of commercial operation Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle and travel brand delivering irresistible…
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Scenic launches new Culinary and Taster Cruises
As the interest in culinary travel continues to grow, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours have launched two new culinary cruises sailing in France from April 2021 In addition, for those…
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VIVA Cruises will sail its very first new build ship, VIVA ONE, from June 2021
River cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, is currently building its very first ship to join the company’s 10-strong fleet in June 2021 VIVA ONE will feature hybrid technology, 95 cosy cabins…
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London’s most anticipated opening of 2020
Park Row set to open in Soho this spring Park Row, the first fully immersive DC-inspired gastronomic restaurant experience found anywhere in the world, will open in Soho this Spring…
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The Islands of Guernsey celebrate 75 years of Liberation with HERITAGE75 (April – October 2020)
Guernsey is marking the 75th anniversary of its Liberation from German occupying forces in 2020 with Heritage75, a major island-wide festival with a seven-month programme of events and festivities From…
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Get Down and Get Groovy
Vinyl Nights at Novikov Lounge Bar Expect a fusion of rare grooves, funk, disco, boogie and retro classics at Novikov Lounge Bar as DJs Mass and Tigerbalm host a Vinyl…
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Where to dine this Valentine’s Day
Treat your loved one to a romantic evening out in one of these restaurants If music is the food of love head to Galvin at Windows Love is too…
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Microplane® New Ecograte™ Series Eco-Friendly Bamboo Fibre Frame
Microplane®, the pioneer and original manufacturer of photo-etched graters has launched the NEW EcoGrate™ Series Using Microplane’s signature, long-lasting, stainless steel blades, this stylish collection is beautifully crafted in a…
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Emerald Waterways extends ‘The Ultimate River Cruise Sale’
Cruise the enchanted rivers and explore Europe this year with Emerald Waterways’ ‘The Ultimate River Cruise Sale’ which has now been extended. Book before the end of February and save…
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Princess Cruises finalises celebrity speaker line-up for UK-based ship
Princess Cruises has revealed its second round of celebrities who will speak onboard Southampton-based ship Crown Princess this year. The 3,080-guest vessel will head to the Mediterranean, northern Europe and…
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Royal Caribbean debuts Coco Beach Club on Perfect Day at CocoCay
New offering brings chill luxury to industry-leading private island destination Life is a beach at Royal Caribbean International’s new Coco Beach Club on Perfect Day at CocoCay in The…
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Visit Austin and Austin City Limits Live Sponsor AmericanaFest UK 2020
Visit Austin and ACL Live are sponsoring AmericanaFest UK, The Americana Music Association UK’s annual festival. Now in its 5th year, the festival comprises a conference, artist showcases and awards…
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Florentine Restaurant and Bar Waterloo introduce 5 guilt free cocktails
With many people extending Dry January into February and beyond the demand for alcohol free drinks will grow and Florentine has responded to this challenge by introducing a range of…
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Restoration Stories – Review by Patricia Cleveland-Peck
Patina and Paint in Old London Houses by Philippa Stockley with photography by Charlie Hopkinson This attractive book tells the stories of the restoration of sixteen, mainly Georgian, houses in…
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Special offers in Sicily with villa specialist Sicily4u
Sicily villa specialist, Sicily4U has a new special offers page, featuring the latest money-off deals and early booking incentives on some of its handpicked collection of properties Top offers include:…
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The Forest Side to welcome line-up of Michelin-starred chefs for Feasting February
Grasmere’s The Forest Side will be celebrating some of Europe’s best restaurants this February by hosting an exclusive series of Michelin-starred chefs from across England and the Nordics The Michelin-starred,…
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Hiking El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain
Rupert Parker explores the smallest and most westerly Canary Island, walking among its 500 extinct volcanic craters and enjoying its crystal clear waters El Hierro is the most remote Canary…
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Enjoy FREE Dining Drinks and tips, FREE tours or No Single Supplement offers on selected Brabant sailings as part of Fred. Olsen’s annual Cruise Sale
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering holidaymakers a number of incentives when booking a river cruise aboard Brabant in 2020, including a FREE Dining Drinks upgrade with tips, a FREE…