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Coffee “university” opens in Johannesburg

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Last week illycaff cemented its commitment to growing coffee culture in South Africa with the launch of the Universit Del Caff at its offices in Village Deep, Johannesburg. This is the 18th coffee "university" of its kind in the world, ...Read More »

Shaldon, Devon, a food revolution

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Wandering along the narrow, twisting streets of the tiny south Devon village of Shaldon, past the bowling green and rows of thatched cottages and listed Georgian homes, you wouldn't bat an eyelid if a horse-drawn carriage rolled past, or a ...Read More »

It’s kicking off in Manchester – the new National Football Museum opens today

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England may not be too hot at playing the game these days – as we witnessed at Euro 2012 – but the vast collection of exhibits and memorabilia on display at the new National Football Museum, which opens today in ...Read More »

North-west: My perfect London day out by the West Hampstead blogger

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The most popular attraction in north-west London is undoubtedly Hampstead Heath. This beautiful and ancient expanse of greenery pulls crowds from across the capital whenever there's a hint of sunshine – and local dog walkers in all climatic conditions. But ...Read More »

Hotel review: The Apartment, Whitstable, Kent

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Whitstable is not a place you automatically associate with the art deco movement, but in among the jaunty whitewashed B&Bs and artsy boutiques of the seaside town there is a quirky homage to the era. Occupying the entire top floor ...Read More »

Meetings Africa 2010 reports 12.5% increase in exhibitors

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South African Tourism is pleased with the results of the recent Meetings Africa exhibition held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg in February. It is now an established business tourism exhibition on the international calendar. Meetings Africa 2010 generated 2 ...Read More »

Orient-Express/Mount Nelson’s Nick Seewer takes early retirement

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Orient-Express has announced the early retirement of Nick Seewer as regional MD of its operations in Africa. Seewer has been with Orient-Express for over 20 years, first as GM of the Mount Nelson Hotel, then as regional managing director for Africa, ...Read More »

Southern Sun wins best hotel in Nigeria award

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Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel in Lagos in Nigeria has won the award for Nigeria's Most Outstanding Hotel Facility of the Year 2010. The inaugural Nigerian Hospitality Excellence Awards ceremony was part of a one-day seminar held at the Sheraton Hotel ...Read More »
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