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destinations
Alsace-Lorraine — Cruising the Canal de la Marne in Alsace-Lorraine.
Antwerp — A little bit of what you fancy does you good!
Belgium — Gourmet weekend in the Ardennes.
Canal du Midi — Exploring the Canal du Midi aboard Enchanté.
Cappadocia — Fantastic Turkish landscape; unlike anywhere else on Earth.
The Cotswolds — Weekending in the Cotswolds; delightful places to sleep, eat and chill out!
Dalmatia — One of the Med's best sailing areas.
Dubrovnik — Rich in history and brimming over with charisma.
Flanders — Fun, Flirty, Fabulous Flanders!
Greek Islands — Magical cruising in the Ionian Sea.
Holland — Secret Holland.
Istanbul — Exotic. Guaranteed to stir your emotions.
Kvarner Riviera — Cruise amongst the islands off Croatia's Kvarner Riviera. Splendiferous.
Madrid — Laid back, cultured and stylish.
Slovenia — Go now, before everyone else discovers just how good it really is.
Whistler — There's far more to Whistler than just skiing and snowboarding; during the summer non-skiers can indulge in many activities, from energetic to totally relaxing.
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places to stay
Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath — The Bailbrook features an elegant Regency mansion, twenty acres of wooded grounds complete with tennis court and prices that are remarkably low for those qualities.
Macdonald Bear Hotel, Woodstock, Nr Oxford — Attentive and welcoming 'home
from home'.
The Bell at Skenfrith, Monnow Valley, Wales — Monmouthshire's tranquil Monnow Valley is the setting for the beautifully-restored The Bell, a 17th century country inn with oodles of chic — but with a very sympathetic down-to- earth-approach.
The Crown at Whitebrook — Home to the blue-eyed boy of Welsh cuisine, James Sommerin, this former 17th century drovers' inn is now run as a 'restaurant with rooms' and has the distinction of being the first restaurant in Wales to be awarded a Michelin star.
The Big Sleep Hotel, Eastbourne — Where else could you guarantee a decent night's slumber than a hotel called The Big Sleep!
Botleigh Grange, Southampton — At first sight a Victorian, castellated, generously-proportioned Scottish hunting lodge with Highland cattle and ancient pines in the grounds!
Bovey Castle, Dartmoor — Hidden away down narrow lanes in Devon is an incredibly beautiful valley with views towards idyllic, unspoilt hedged fields and woods. And here sits the wonderful Bovey Castle...
The Grand Hotel, Bristol — Classic Victorian features outside but inside reflects more of today with all the modern amenities that you expect and want.
Kendov Dvorec Hotel, Slovenia — One of the best two hotels in a country with all the charm and eccentricity of a Don Camillo tale.
The Lambert Arms — It's a rare surprise — and pleasure — to discover something is better than perceived from its website and brochure. One such 'find' is The Lambert Arms.
Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford — Enjoy the 'Best of British' at this traditionally British hotel in the heart of one of Britain's favourite cities.
Norton Park Hotel, Winchester — Convenient for Winchester Cathedral, Stonehenge, and Portsmouth's historic dockyard, to name but a few of the area's jewels. And nothing was too much trouble for the pleasant staff at Norton Park.
The Talbot Inn, Ripley — Much more than a mere gastropub, with a modern British menu more akin to fine dining. First rate.
Tortworth Court Hotel, Wotton-under-Edge — Built in nearly the same scale and style as the National Trust's massive Victorian mansion Tyntesfield, the 190-room Tortworth Court is enjoying a new lease of life following a £20m restoration.
Hotel Triglav, Slovenia — One of the two best hotels in a country with all the charm and eccentricity of a Don Camillo tale.
The Walpole Bay Hotel, Cliftonville, Margate — A souvenir of Margate, dating back to the mid-1920s, says of the Walpole: "Good and liberal table is kept and every attention given to the comfort of visitors". It's a Walpole tradition that you'll find is still running today.
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places to eat
The Ambrette, Canterbury — If you enjoy Indian cuisine with a contemporary twist you will enjoy Dev Biswal's food. Dev has taken inspiration from his native India, combining spices with western ingredients to produce new British-Indian taste sensations.
The Ambrette, Margate — Exceptional restaurant specialising in subtly-spiced Indian dishes with melt-in-the-mouth explosions of delicious flavours. Startlingly different and a very special fine-dining experience.
The Corner House, Minster in Thanet — Go there before the crowds hear about it and enjoy some seriously delicious cooking.
Giggling Squid, Sevenoaks — This is a small, growing restaurant chain with its very clever format confirmed by the fresh and vibrant flavours of the Thai food it serves.
The Minnis Bar and Restaurant, Birchington, Kent — Unspoilt sea views and an endless menu of dishes to choose from. The homemade charcuterie and outstanding seafood are the ones to go for!
Saltwood on the Green, Hythe, Kent — Saltwood on the Green may be small and less than a year old but it packs a punch and must be one of the best kept secrets in Kent. Better things, 'tis said,
come in little packages — at Saltwood's indubitably they do!
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self-catering
Cerne Barn, Charminster, Dorset — A charming 18th Century stone-built property offering comfortable holiday accommodation for up to seven people.
Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, Hampshire — Booking your family holiday in the UK? You can't go far wrong at Sandy Balls in Hampshire, with excellent facilities and the outstanding natural beauty of The New Forest on your doorstep.
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food & drink
Pastis — Visiting France? Have a fling with Pastis!
Bread & Butter Pudding — Top chef's secret recipe for that elusive 'Perfect Pud'.
Chocolate — Six scrummy chocoholic recipes.
Monkey Shoulder — World's first triple-malt Scotch (plus some whisky cocktail recipes).
Turkish Wine — Not to be overlooked.