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Marmite, Bites and Noisy Nights (in Zambia)

Reading David Fletcher’s book Marmite, Bites and Noisy Nights does, from time to time, make you feel sorry for his wife Sandra. David, who has a keen eye for travel details and for the foibles of fellow travellers, also, it appears, has an uncontrollable desire to offer his opinions on any subject that comes to […]

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Hotel Reviews

Diciannove – Crowne Plaza London The City

For anybody interested in food and wine the Crowne Plaza London City hotel is a great choice. Use the subway and it takes all of three minutes to reach Blackfriars underground station. It’s a perfect venue for a drink with friends or a meal before heading to a theatre or home, or indeed early in […]

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Ambrosia

Ambrosia is actually classified as a magazine, but with its many pages and just two issues a year it is a magazine with a difference. This is definitely a magazine to inspire and keep.

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The Birmingham and Glasgow CRUISE Shows

The Birmingham CRUISE Show: 10-11 September 2016 Packed with information and inspiration visitors to the Birmingham CRUISE show can enjoy exclusive money-saving show offers and upgrades, be inspired by the informative free talks, gain essential expert advice that won’t be in a brochure, discover different ship styles and incredible destinations and hear directly from the cruise lines […]

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The Family Travel Show 2016

The Family Travel Show 2016 is taking place at Olympia, London, 1-2 October 2016. To ensure getting the most out of the next family getaway, The Family Travel Show is the ideal launch pad from which to explore new holiday destinations and ideas. Discover something different, maybe dip a toe into the world of cruising […]

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London for Foodies, Gourmets & Gluttons

A friend and I had arranged to meet for lunch in London, but where to eat was the problem. Neither of us wanted to spend too much money, we wanted somewhere fairly central, that did interesting food, had some nice wine, was stylish, and had a good atmosphere as well.