Europe and Middle East

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Eating out on the Algarve. Exploring Portugal’s delicious coastal menus

James Ruddy takes a culinary tour as he goes eating out on the Algarve.

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The Clarendon Hotel. Discover the fascinating history of Royal Blackheath

Welcome wine poured, complimentary chocolates opened, there’s a dilemma looking out of the windows of your spacious room at the Clarendon Hotel over the Royal Hundred Hides of Blackheath.

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Nizwa, Oman’s historic former capital

Nizwa, Oman’s former capital, is a destination that offers travellers fascinating insights into the traditions and lifestyles of the country’s interior.

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Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa, Cheshire

Michael Edwards visits Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa, to sample some Cheshire hospitality.

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The Swan Hotel, The Lake District

Location, location, location. A mere fifteen minutes from the M6, The Swan Hotel is one of the Lake District’s easier charms to access.

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Hog On The Tyne

After four months of eating in, Tim Cooper takes the temperature of dining out again in Newcastle – with his hand gel and disinfectant wipes at the ready.

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