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Join Rupert Parker as he goes cycling around Salzburg and its lakes.

Cycling Around Salzburg And Its Lakes. Immerse yourself in beautiful scenery.

It’s the centre of the “Salzkammergut”, literally the land of salt, since the glistening white stuff has been mined here since 800BC. It’s also Austria’s most spectacular lake district and you can explore ten of them on a week’s circular cycle tour.

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Given that good food and railway stations go hand in hand in Japan, Miyako Restaurant tucked into a small space next to London's Liverpool Street station, would be right at home in its country of origin. Miyako Andaz London Liverpool Street

Miyako Restaurant. London. Enjoy fine Japanese food favourites in Liverpool Street.

Despite first appearances, this is no hole in the wall noodle shop, but a restaurant dispensing the finer food for which the country is famous, from top-grade sushi and sashimi to light-as-a-feather tempura.

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Buddha Bar Beach, St Regis, Abu Dhabi

Come summer, when a brutal burning sun bears down on Abu Dhabi, folk retreat into the Buddha Bar’s lounges, sit on bar stools at the Sushi Bar or watch the robata chefs in action. Six evenings a week guest DJs spin chill tracks.

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Paschoe House, Devon

Every detail has been considered. On arrival, there are home-made chocolates and cookies to go with coffee from the Nespresso machine or a tea from the tray

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Luxurious Hartwell House Hotel. Aylesbury

In the early 19th century, Hartwell House was home to not just one king, the exiled Louis XVlll of France but also the deposed Gustavus of Sweden. T

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Beverley Watts enjoys the beauty and the best of Lombardy in a long weekend break. Sirmione sunset © B.Watts

The best of Lombardy in a long weekend

Flying into Milan for a Thursday to Sunday break, we drove in a loop taking in Bergamo, Sirmione, Mantova and Cremona, avoiding the autostradas to appreciate the countryside.

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