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Can a City Girl Become a Country Girl?

Take the shops and the bars away, the people and the Tube, and what have you got? The countryside. So last month, when I found out I was going on a staycation to the depths of the British countryside in one of Devon’s hidden 'gems', I welcomed an escape from the City and was looking forward to the slow pace of life and a bit of pub grub. more >>

Paradise Just Off the Costa del Sol

This piece was going to be called Never Again, after visiting the Costa del Sol and only finding pollution and Peter Andre. But luck prevailed, and we found a jem of a place in Andalucia not far away from the maddening crowd - a luxury hotel that lives up to its claim. more >>

Resting Banker Girl and Her Mountain Men

In summer, a girl’s natural instinct is to pack a bikini and sarong and follow those surfer boys. Given that Ms R is Australian and Resting Banker Girl (RBG) is from New Zealand this would make sense. more >>

Hedgie Hangs at Duke's

Tucked away in a cosy nook in St James, Duke’s Hotel is the kind of place favoured by well-heeled, established citizens of the world - people who have effortless social graces and know how to hold a good conversation. more >>

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1 Year Ago

Got 15 Mates & A Free Bank Holiday?
Normally, we would not so unabashedly flog a product (or in this case a place) with which we don't have intimate knowledge, but since we can't go, we think one of you should. And no, we are not getting paid to say this. more >>
3 Pen Cei, Aberaeron, Wales
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2 Years Ago

The Babymoon (or The Last Hurrah)
Hailed as the hottest trend in vacationing, The Babymoon is one of the last getaways before a baby arrives. Which means you will remember it as the last holiday where you had proper lie-ins (if your knocked-up half can still sleep, of course). more >>
Finally! The (Almost) Perfect Paris Hotel
Plan Ahead: Monaco Grand Prix
Plan Ahead: Dubai Rugby Sevens

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Hot Beds for the 14th of Feb

Thinking of popping the question next month? Or just looking for the perfect place to sweep away your significant other? Mr & Mrs Smith's website has the feature for you: Top 10 Beds for Valentine's Day. more >>

Speed Through Immigration

Coming back from the holidays, I was struck by the fact that still - after way more than a year (it launched in March 2006) - not many people are using IRIS. So it's a little Big Brother (in the Orwell, not TV, way). It gets you through immigration in a jiffy - when it works, of course. more >>

24 Hours in Paris

Pressed for time, but want to make the most of the City of Lights? You can take in some of the best of Paris from the 1st arrondissement. more >>

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