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UK cottages: the south-west

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Winnford cottage in south Dorset, booked through Hideaways HideawaysAn independent family-run business, Hideaways has 200 self-catering cottages across the Cotswolds, southern England, the West Country, the south-west, Herefordshire and Shropshire. Family properties sleeping six on or near the coast are ...Read More »

Neil Jewell cooks up gem of a pizza at the 2010 Global Pizza Challenge at Hostex Cape

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The 2010 Global Pizza Challenge (GPC) South Africa competition was held during Hostex Cape last week, from 8 to 10 March at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Taking top spot was Neil Jewell from Bread and Wine in Franschhoek, with ...Read More »

Just Back from the Big Island

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In mid-January, Fodor's map guru, Bob Tiny Bubbles Blake, spent a week at the lustrous Four Seasons Hualalai Resort on the Big Island's Kohala Coast. Bob had a lovely time relaxing by the pool, talking to turtles on the beach, ...Read More »

The Best of Cruising

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With something for everyone and the option to do nothing at all, cruises are truly one of the best vacation styles for travel companions with different interests. Cruises come in many shapes and sizes--- finding the one that matches your ...Read More »

Mantis Group partners with explora to expand into South America

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Explora, a specialist experiential travel group in South America, has entered into a partnership with the Mantis Group as Mantis looks to expand its portfolio into South American countries. The group's founder Adrian Gardiner says of the deal: "The Mantis Group ...Read More »

Wild camping in Cumbria

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I'm bursting. Crossing my legs. Trying not to picture rivers or waterfalls. I'll do anything to avoid leaving my tent for a pee. It's not just the biblical rain lashing against the canvas; it's the chilling reports of a ghostly ...Read More »

Deadline for comments on star grading extended

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The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) has given the hospitality industry another three weeks to comment on the new criteria for star-graded establishments. Thembi Kunene, chief quality assurance officer at TGCSA says she is delighted at the response from ...Read More »

SAB predicts World Cup will boost beer sales by 4%

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The South African Breweries (SAB) has outlined details of its preparations to ensure the country is fully stocked and supplied with beer during the FIFA World Cup tournament. With an estimated 450 000 visitors expected to visit the country during this ...Read More »