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Americas

USA – California – Santa Barbara

El Encanto – Orient Express Group Meticulously restored El Encanto reopens in Santa Barbara in March 2013 as part of the Orient-Express portfolio. The early 20th-century property will recapture all the romance and glamour that made it the favoured getaway of Hollywood’s elite. Nestled in seven-acres of landscaped gardens El Encanto enjoys sweeping views of […]

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Destinations UK

UK – Guernsey

A series of three themed Tasty Walks combining Guernsey’s stunning scenery with the island’s gastronomy will run throughout March and April. There will be 34 walks on offer packaged together led by an accredited walking guide and ending with a traditional Guernsey meal at a local restaurant. The restaurants have been selected for their quality […]

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Spain & Portugal

Portugal – Michelin-star restaurants

Continuing its tradition of offering world-class cuisine, 11 restaurants in Portugal have been recognised in the 2013 Michelin Guide Spain and Portugal. The guide names two restaurants of two Michelin star quality and a further nine restaurants of one Michelin star quality.For more information about Portugal visit www.visitportugal.com or www.taste-portugal.com

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Germany

Germany – Frankfurt

Frankfurt’s top chefs are continuing to win Michelin stars and Gault Millau points with their culinary skills. For information on Frankfurt and its fabulous restaurants visit www.frankfurt-tourismus.de

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Spain & Portugal

Canary Islands – Gran Canaria

With its mild climate Gran Canaria is a great winter holiday destination. Visitors to Las Palmas should consider taking one of the new city walking routes such as that round Vegueta/Triana, the oldest part of Las Palmas, with its gastronomic option of a tapas lunch in Bienmesabe, a family run taberna, which offers tasty tapas […]

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Americas

Canada – Montréal and Whistler

Montréal Visitors looking for a unique dining experience should check out these highly alternative options: O.Noir is Canada’s original dining-in-the-dark restaurant where the meal takes place in complete darkness, served by staff that are truly blind; Robin des Bois is a volunteer-run restaurant where locals prepare and serve gourmet food, and proceeds go to charity; […]