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Readers’ travel tips: fun London

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WINNING TIP: Gordon's Wine Bar, Charing CrossLong before it became a wine bar (London's oldest) in 1890, this building was home to Samuel Pepys and also a famous brothel. It feels untouched since Pepys left – nicotine-stained walls, history-stained stone ...Read More »

New source of funding for SA entrepreneurs

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A potential new source of funding for entrepreneurs wishing to start new businesses in South Africa has been announced by Anglo American which has founded a new enterprise development venture that will help to generate more jobs, support entrepreneurship and ...Read More »

Second News Cafe outlet opens at Emperors Palace

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News Cafe has opened a second outlet at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. GM of the restaurant division of News Cafe Alan van der Westhuizen says, "The fact that one of our existing franchisees already boasted business interests in Emperors Palace ...Read More »

The Best of Montr al Dining

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Montr al is one of Canada's culinary hot spots... Au Pied de Cochon Canadian, $$-$$$ Whatever you do, don't let your cardiologist see Martin Picard's menu---pigs' feet stuffed with foie gras is hardly light fare, and neither are pork hocks braised in maple ...Read More »

A Foodie’s France

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With a shared passion for travel and cooking, Ernest (Anselm to our forums users) and Margriet find themselves returning to their favorite destination, France, again and again. Last spring they cooked up a storm in the kitchen of their rented ...Read More »

Sheraton Qiandao Lake Resort in China is Starwood’s 1000th hotel

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has opened its 1000th hotel and resort, the Sheraton Qiandao Lake Resort in China. President and CEO of Starwood Frits van Paasschen says: "We are delighted to welcome our 1000th hotel, and the fact that it ...Read More »

Etihad Airways can now monitor passengers’ health on-board long haul flights

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Etihad Airways is installing new technology on its long and ultra long haul aircraft which can monitor the condition of passengers who show signs of sickness that may require immediate medical attention. The Tempus IC system allows cabin crew to gather ...Read More »

New Orleans: Best Hotels for Mardi Gras

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Two years after the shock of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is on a bumpy road to recovery. While some crimes have been reported recently in traditionally safe tourist areas like the Garden District and the French Quarter, you shouldn't be ...Read More »