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Readers’ tips: pubs and grub in the Lake District

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Winning tip: General Burgoyne, Great Urswick In the un-touristy and stunning south Lakes, Great Urswick is a sleepy, pretty village, with whitewashed cottages and a tarn complete with ducks, and this pub is a cracker. Roaring fires, flagged floors and cosy ...Read More »

What is your must-see holiday destination for 2013?

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What do Margate, Puerto Rico and Stockholm have in common? They are all must-see destinations for 2013, according to Rough Guides. The Kent seaside town is the only British destination to feature on the Rough Guide 2013 Travel Hotlist, and if ...Read More »

South African Tourism hosts ambassadors of soccer-playing nations in build up to 2010 World Cup

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Ambassadors in South Africa representing each of the 31 nations competing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup gathered at the head office of South African Tourism in Johannesburg last week to celebrate this high profile sporting event. They were joined by ...Read More »

London 2012: the best cafes and restaurants on the tourist trail

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Buckingham PalaceGoya (34 Lupus Street, 020-7976 5309, goyarestaurant.co.uk) is about 15 minutes' walk from the palace but its fantastic, authentic tapas (from around ?5, mains from ?14) and atmosphere is well worth the stroll. If you fancy something heartier, L'Arco ...Read More »

Where to Go?

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There are cruises to suit all tastes, but how do you know which one is right for you? The Caribbean is the world's number one cruise destination, but not all itineraries are alike. You should select yours based on personal ...Read More »

Tourism minister showcases 2010 readiness to 100 German travel trade representatives

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Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk welcomed one of the largest tourism industry delegations to the country and expressed his confidence that the delegation would be impressed by South Africa's depth of offering as a long-term investment market. He says: "Germany ...Read More »

Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa has launched its Cape Coastal Cuisine menu

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The Premire restaurant at the Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa has launched its Cape Coastal Cuisine menu on which Christian Rose showcases the Cape's flavours with ingredients and produce from the surrounding Overberg region. Signature dishes include vineyard snails, area-farmed ...Read More »

East London’s top five culture highlights

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Ragged School Museum, BowRagged schools were set up to provide free education for poor inner-city children in the Victorian era. The museum is housed in three huge canalside buildings, which once formed the largest ragged school in London run by ...Read More »