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Considering it was the wee small hours by the time I arrived at The Cove Rotana Resort after a 45-minute drive from Dubai airport, there was no lack of energy from the night staff 77 View of Laguna Swimming pool

The Cove Rotana Resort. Discover luxury villas in RAK

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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Rupert Parker iuncovers the secrets of the Uzbekistan Wine Route while having the odd tipple of course.

Uzbekistan Wine Route. Discover some extraordinary wines

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. Discover this luxury boutique hotel

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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Isabel Conway travels across Istanbul to uncover a food odyssey in Istanbul.

A food odyssey in Istanbul. Discover delicious culinary magic.

Istanbul is one of the world’s most colourful cities and Isabel Conway travels across it to uncover a satisfying journey of culinary discovery.  

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Isabel Conway goes cruising the Mekong River on a cruise to Cambodia and Vietnam Cambodian Mekong

Cruising the Mekong River. Experience the best of Cambodia and Vietnam.

sabel Conway joins G Adventures to sample their Mekong River Encompassed cruise taking in Cambodia and Vietnam. Isabel has plenty to report home about.

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Whale Shark from above

Swimming With Whale Sharks In Bicol

Whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea and Donsol, in Bicol, is one of the few places in the world where sightings are guaranteed. Rupert Parker goes swimming with them.

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