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destination
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.
Cappadocia — Fantastic Turkish landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Dalmatia — One of the best sailing areas in the Med.
Dubrovnik — Rich in history and brimming over with charisma.
Flanders — Fabulous Flanders: Fun and Flirty.
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.
hotels
Macdonald Bear Hotel, Woodstock, Nr Oxford — Attentive and welcoming 'home from home'.
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 Brooklands Hotel, Weybridge — It's got style, a buzzy atmosphere, friendly staff and there are lots of points of interest. The perfect hotel?
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.
The Talbot Inn, Ripley — Much more than a mere gastropub, with a modern British menu more akin to fine dining. First rate.
Hotel Triglav, Slovenia — One of the two best hotels in a country with all the charm and eccentricity of a Don Camillo tale.
self-catering
Cerne Barn, Charminster, Dorset — A charming 18th Century stone-built property offering perfect holiday accommodation for up to seven people.
Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, Hampshire — Forget the credit crunch and Pound vs Euro fiasco � book your family holiday in the UK. And 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.
2010 events
Art in Action 2010 � Over four hundred 'artists' make it an absolute must for anyone interested in the arts.
Living Crafts Fair 2010 — Whoever thinks that craft and design is dying out should make time to visit the Living Crafts Fair held in the grounds of the delightful Hatfield House.
food & drink
Pastis — Visiting France? Have a fling with Pastis!
Bread & Butter Pudding — Top chef's secret recipe for that 'Perfect Pud'.
Chocolate — Six scrummy chocoholic recipes.
Monkey Shoulder — World's first triple-malt Scotch.
Turkish Wine — Not to be overlooked.
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