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Eat like a local in South Africa
South Africa is a world class holiday destination with a rainbow nation as vibrant as the beautiful scenery its renowned for. Cooking is an integral part of any culture, and with the mixing pot of influences and heritages to draw on in South Africa, youll have a variety of rainbow cooking an
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4 fun ways to pass the time when stuck at O'Hare Airport
Long layovers, flight delays, and cancellations are dreaded words in any traveler’s vocabulary. But being stuck at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport no longer means you are stuck to a plastic seat, stuck in an overcrowded bar, or stuck for hours with nothing to do but wander around
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Top 10 reasons to winter in the Yukon... for real!
Im the first to admit that as a luxury travel writer I may be just a tad spoiled when it comes to amenities. Its remarkably easy to get used to lavish designer suites, private infinity pools, Michelin-caliber meals and having a personal butler at your beck and call. This was one of the main
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Short stay: Aman Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Id been tipped off on how to get to the new Aman Tokyo on landing at Tokyos Haneda Airport: I was to take the monorail from the airport to Hamamatucho and to then take a taxi from there. The first part proved seamless, but the latter not so, with the first three taxi drivers all refusing to
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Short stay: Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan
Located in the heart of the city’s Nihonbashi business district and consistently rated one of the finest hotels in Asia, the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo can be found a short walk from the ‘Bridge of Japan’ from which Nihonbashi takes its name. Situated on the upper floors of t
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Singapore in style... and an introduction to eating fish sperm!
This is coconut soup with fish sperm, matsutake mushroom and abalone, said the waitress. Shed uttered it without so much as batting an eyelid. It took me a while to process what had just been said. Did I really hear that correctly? I checked and, sure enough, I had. It was my first night in
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Special feature: The Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments, London, UK
Anyone who has ever played the famous Monopoly boardgame will already be familiar with the whereabouts of one of our latest stays. The Athenaeum is located in Mayfair, among some of London’s prime real estate, so to have the pleasure of an entire apartment there – rather than jus
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7 things to do in Calgary, Alberta
Founded in 1875 as a Mountie outpost, Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, Canada. Following construction of a railway and the discovery of oil, Calgary soon became a business and agricultural nerve center in the southern region of the Canadian province. Located in the middle of a prairie
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4 of America's strangest restaurants
America is notorious for doing everything bigger and better than anywhere else in the world, but sometimes they also do things stranger. From restaurants which are buried underground to others that require a password to dine in, there are a variety of wonderful and whacky culinary offerings
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5 of the best wine lists in Spain
An impeccable wine list is an essential component of any well-respected and reputable restaurant. Some of the best restaurants in Spain hit the nail right on the head. The wisdom and good taste of the sommelier is evident and appreciated by those that know about wine. And for those who truly
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4 gourmet vegan experiences in Thailand
Thailand is known as ‘The Land of Smiles’, and for good reason if you are a vegan who loves luxury and fine dining. You’ll certainly be smiling if you visit any one ofthe 4 locations listed below who all deliver superb gourmet vegan experiences. These are places where choos
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The best oysters in Sub
Oysters. Some call them slimy little suckers. Some argue that you will not find a better hangover street food. Others will only go for oysters in gourmet restaurants. Whatever your take on oysters may be, in Sub-Saharan Africa thesemollusksconstitute a great part of traditional cuisine and l
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Planning a short break in Bordeaux? 6 not
Recently nominated as the Best European Destination 2015, this vibrant and elegant city is often neglected by tourists who, if they havent been to France before, will opt for the larger and more easily accessible city of Paris. However, since becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, Bo
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150 years of travel and tourism in St Moritz
150 years seems to be a significant number for 2015; Zermatt sees the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn and St Moritz celebrates 150 years of travel and tourism. 2015 has never been more of a prominent year to visit Switzerland. In 1864 a Swiss bet a Brit that he would
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5 top tips for a chic Toronto city break
Toronto is Canada’s east coast wonder city, and top choice for a city break holiday. Canadas answer to Manhattan, the young and vibrant city is infectious, and after one visit to Toronto you will want to pack your bags and move here! Whether you’re traveling alone, as a couple, o
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Recipe of the week: Pasta Straccio Seafood
Pasta Straccio Seafood is a creative, unique dish that puts a spin on the classic lasagne with seafood in place of mince. The clams, mussels, squid and shrimp are a light alternative to meat, with the punchiness of the basil pesto and the creaminess of the bchamel source balancing it perfe
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Short stay: Fairmont Singapore, Singapore
Designed by I.M. Pei and opened in 1986 between Marina Bay and the downtown core of Singapore, Fairmont Singapore stands at the crossroads of this colourful, complex nation. Conveniently situated for business, world-class shopping and entertainment, it is just 20 minutes’ drive from Si
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Short stay: Raffles Singapore, Singapore
Raffles is an iconic, colonial style all suite hotel with 103 suites in total – and was declared a national monument in 1987; in 1989 it was restored to how it looked in 1915 – renovations that took two and a half years to complete. Re-opened on 16th September 1991, today this h
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Recipe of the week: Crab and mango salad with wasabi yoghurt
This is a simple little starter. It is really fresh and clean. The sweetness of the mango helps to bring out the natural sweetness of the crab. Use extra large locally caught cock (male) crabs which have huge claws which give a high yield of delicious white meat. If you don’t want to s
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The 5 most indulgent activities in Madrid
Madrid is one of the biggest small towns I know. It has all the benefits of a major cosmopolitan capital with a great diversity of food, nightlife, art and culture while contained in a central location thats easily walkable. Most importantly a diversity of people, in Madrid you encounter peo
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