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B&B review: The Old Rectory, Hastings, East Sussex

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It is five years since I stayed at the Swan House B&B, a 15th-century cocoon in the medieval streets of Hastings' Old Town. Assiduously run by Brendan McDonagh, it charmed me with its interior by designer Lionel Copley – painted ...Read More »

A Guide to the U.S.’s Most Famous Mall

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The Mall is the heart of almost every visitor's trip to Washington. With nearly a dozen museums ringing the green, it's the closest thing the capital has to a theme park. The best part---almost everything worth going to here is ...Read More »

Waste gives BA wings

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British Airways in partnership with the Solena Group is to establish Europe's first sustainable jet-fuel plant and plans to use the low-carbon fuel to power part of its fleet from 2014. The new fuel will be derived from waste biomass ...Read More »

2009 – the worst year for airlines

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Last year has been officially described as the worst year for the international airline industry as demand for seats plummeted. Giovanni Bisignani of the International Air Transport Association (Iata) said this week: "In terms of demand, 2009 goes into the history ...Read More »

Kristina and Sharon’s Tapas Tour

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For Kristina, meshing with the travel wishes of her mom, Sharon, on their recent trip to Spain wasn't too difficult. Several glasses of vino and delectable tapas paved the way. 1. You dub yourself the travel tyrant for your careful planning. ...Read More »

Rome Sights

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Amazing Antiquities Colosseo. The shouts of gladiators, the cries of the crowd, and wails of pitiless persecutions (though Christians were probably martyred elsewhere) echo across these ancient stones (pictured right). Ostia Antica. Perhaps even more than Pompeii, the excavated port city of ...Read More »

Where to stay for the London 2012 Olympics – alternatives to rip-off hotels

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If you're thinking of booking a budget hotel for the Olympics, assuming (as you would) that you'll get a reasonable rate, you're in for a shock. Some of London's budget hotel chains are hiking up their prices to budget-busting levels ...Read More »

The Guardian’s new Kindle guide to the real London

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The idea behind our new ebook, London: The Real City Guide, was to get under the skin of the capital and seek out the unconventional. It can be used by visitors and Londoners alike – no matter how long you've ...Read More »
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