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Touring Sri Lanka with a chauffeur-guide

Luxman greeted me at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport and led me to the air-conditioned vehicle that we’d be touring in over the coming days.

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Eros Shangri-La, Delhi

As we arrived at the Eros Shangri-La, an elegant Indian lady in a vibrant red safari bowed her welcome as two liveried bellboys whisked away our luggage

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The Road to Paradise on Mount Tateyama

In the town of Tateyama, around 400km North West of Tokyo, blindfolded women walk to paradise during the sacred ritual of Nunobashi Kanjoe.

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The Cove Rotana Resort

The Cove Rotana Resort will appeal to families and couples who enjoy staying within a community. A community that has everything to hand without the pomp and ceremony of a luxury hotel.

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Uzbekistan Wine Route

In Uzbekistan most of the population practise Islam so it’s surprising that it’s packed with vineyards. Indeed, during Soviet Union times, it was the major producer of sweet wines, partnering with Georgia who produced the drier stuff.

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Dorsett Hotel Shanghai

It wasn’t the V Junior computer that greets all visitors as they come through the door, or the multi coloured piano in the lobby, that stood out for me, but just its overall sheer individuality and excellent service

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