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Go green, stay luxurious: top notch eco-friendly hotels

By Catrin Davies, Jul 13, 2011

Going green need not mean going back to basics. From luxury eco pods to sustainable boutique hotels and wilderness yurts - there is now a wealth of alternative holiday options for people wanting...
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Ten of the best vintage vacations

By Catrin Davies, Jan 07, 2011

Time travel holidays may be just about the best ways to avoid the recession. Holidaying through the decades means vintage fans can relish in the nostalgia of a 1950s-inspired B&Bs or channel...
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City guide: Florence

By Catrin Davies, Jan 05, 2011

Renaissance art, Gothic architecture, slow food and high fashion; Florence is Italy's living museum, and while it's a beacon for tourists, it still holds its secrets close to its chest,...
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Ten of the best romantic winter city breaks

By Catrin Davies, Dec 13, 2010

When the craziness of Christmas is over, why don't you grab your loved one and go away on a romantic city break? No friends, no family, no noise or stress, just the two of you. Sounds perfect...
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The most fashionable rooms in town

By Catrin Davies, Dec 02, 2010

A fashion house without a hotel to call its own is nothing these days. Up the style stakes on your next break with a stay at an exclusively designed guest room or indeed have an entire designer...
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City guide: Reykjavik

By Catrin Davies, Dec 02, 2010

Despite not having the best run of luck recently, what with acts of God and economic downturns to deal with, Reykjavik is actually more accessible and affordable than you might think. With...
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The Wellesley Townhouse: When five-star isn't enough

By Catrin Davies, Dec 01, 2010

The Wellesley Townhouse at number 11 Knightsbridge is set to undergo a £36 million facelift before reopening its doors in November 2012, as London's first six-star hotel. The...
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