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Self-catering review: Little Shotts, Devon

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We are in a hut in the woods. It used to be a photographic studio, Gemma Roberts is explaining as we tease mud off boots at the front door. The previous occupant of the main house just up the drive ...Read More »

Vancouver Hotels: Pick the Right Neighborhood

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Althought the city is quite compact, each area has its distinct character and accommodation options. All our recommendations are within easy reach of transit that will take you to the major attractions, though if you choose to stay outside of ...Read More »

Cru Caf in Cape Town introduces new menu items

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Cru Caf Wine Bar and Restaurant in Cape Town, owned by Jacques and Tom Castelein, has launched a newsletter to keep its customers abreast of the latest food and wine developments. New dishes added to the menu following regular requests include: ...Read More »

Sheraton Pretoria offers World Cup deal

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Starwood Hotels and Resorts has launched an African travel promotion offering discounts of up to 40% off best available rates for early bookings to attract football fans converging on South Africa for the World Cup in June and July. Over 20 ...Read More »

Michael Kewley is new GM of The Fairlawns

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Michael Kewley has been appointed GM of The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Morningside, Johannesburg. He takes over from Annabel Stanbury, who served as GM for four years, as she relocates to Spain. Kewley has worked previously at the the ...Read More »

American Icons (part 2)

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So you've seen all of the best-known American icons? Then put the following dozen sites on top of your to-do list. 1. The Headwaters of the Mississippi River (Lake Itasca State Park, Minnesota): Even small kids can easily wade across the ...Read More »

London 2012 event listings 4 August: what’s on during the Olympics

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TheatreChariots Of Fire, Gielgud Theatre, W1, to 10 Nov, chariotsoffireonstage.com Inventive and moving stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning film about two British athletes at the 1924 Paris Olympics. Elizabeth Price: The Tent, Bloomberg Space, Finsbury Square, EC2, to 12 Aug, bloombergspace.com ...Read More »

Another blow to anti-alcohol and anti-tobacco lobbies

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Scottish Government plans to introduce alcohol minimum pricing suffered a further serious setback this week when the European Court of Justice ruled that minimum pricing of tobacco in Austria, France and Ireland is illegal. Not only is this a blow for the ...Read More »