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The London hit list: Must-do Spring experiences

As the capital starts to heat up, an endless array of enticing entertainment awaits. Part of a new seasonal series, I share my favourite new finds for those

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British Airways household accounts: The best Avios strategy for families

For many families collecting Avios, there often comes a familiar moment of frustration. One parent has 22,000 Avios in the BA Club Account. The other has 18,000. Maybe

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Review: &BEYOND Mnemba Island, Tanzania

Everyone has heard about Zanzibar, yet almost nobody knows its hidden gem called Mnemba Island. Located on the north eastern side of Zanzibar, you’ll find this tropical archipelago

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Review: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Near Windermere, Lake District, UK

There are places where luxury seems so effortless – where there’s a quiet confidence that’s deeply rooted in the quality of the offering. Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

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Lodz: An impressive example of city re-generation in Poland

Once called the chimney town by renowned local poet Julian Tuwim the Polish city of Lodz has undergone such a dramatic transformation it is now part of the UNESCO

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Wānaka or Queenstown: How to decide

Most first-time visitors to New Zealand’s South Island put Queenstown on the itinerary without much deliberation. It’s the world’s adventure capital – a title and a reputation deservedly

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The quiet comfort of Wild New Zealand

I have always thought New Zealand’s wilder places work best when people are given time to meet them properly. Not in a rushed, heroic sort of way, and

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The rise of fully staffed luxury villas 

Privacy has always been the defining appeal of a private villa. The ability to close a gate behind you, to have a pool entirely to yourself, to spend

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A travel advisor’s guide to Mallorca’s premier beach clubs

Deep house beats pulsate throughout luxurious, contemporary seaside venues offering Mediterranean views. Curated gastronomy. A lively atmosphere. And plenty of sun-soaked relaxation for a picture-perfect day at the

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Review: Old Luxters Farmhouse, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Arriving at the Old Luxters Farmhouse at Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery this could be the Champagne region. Neat rows of vines growing on south-facing hills. Sun glinting

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