Europe and Middle East

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guide to Sardinia's Gallura region

Insider Guide to Sardinia’s Gallura Region

Late afternoon and I’m struggling to stay upright. Normally I would readily admit to this occurring as a result of over-imbibing but on this particular occasion, the culprit is a bear.

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Compleat Angler Hotel. Experience an unforgettable Marlow destination.    

Compleat Angler has been synonymous with day trips to the Thames for a lifetime and achieved a new measure of fame becoming the first restaurant outside London dined in by the Queen.

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27.LCCC Pool

Longevity Cegonha Country Club, Vilamoura

“All of England’s Rugby World Cup team were officially obese according to Body Mass Index stats,” I said, getting in a pre-emptive strike.

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Hotel Des Indes Exterior

Hotel Des Indes, The Hague

Hotel des Indes is perched at the end of the elegantly leafy Lange Voorhout boulevard like the wealthy family member who always gets the best seat in the house.

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Gilbey's restaurant

Gilbey’s Restaurant, Old Amersham

Can wine lists be nominated for the Nobel Prize for Literature? Michael Gilbey’s wine list is pure poetry, a work of art, sharing a lifetime’s passion for fine wines.

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The Hague

Exploring The Dutch Golden Age in The Hague and Dordrecht

This is an important year for The Netherlands, celebrating the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death and the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century.

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