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Travel Guide to Cannes
Cannes, one of Europe’s most sought out locations, is a seaside town well known for the glamour and appeal that accompanies its Cannes Film Festival. This is an event which attracts a host of stars from the best film industries the world over. In keeping with its image as an exclusive
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Tequila lollipop anyone? That'll be $1,000 please...
The Marquis Los Cabos Resort in Mexico is now offering a $1,000 Tequila lollipop made with Clase Azul Ultra tequila and 24 ct. gold flakes, making it the worlds most expensive tequila lollipop. The resort hosted the worldwide launch of the Tequilas Premium Clase Azul Ultra, which currently
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4 luxury food addresses in Paris that you really shouldn't miss
Paris, famous for its architecture, monuments and museums is also renowned for its luxury food; caviar,foie gras, oysters, champagne and of course, truffles. For many travellers, luxury food is theraison dtre to visit the City of Light.To get the biggest bite of French luxury food its impera
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Interview with Kerstin Brand, Director at Dar Fakir
Kerstin Brand is the Director at Dar Fakir since its re-opening in 2011 after an undergoing extensive refurbishment in 2010. Dar Fakir belongs to a chain of successful enterprises in Marrakechsuch as the infamous Nikki Beach, Le Tanjia restaurant and L’Avenue, all owned by Nordine Faki
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For just five days in June 2011, diners in Estonias cultural capital, Tallinn, can enjoy Champagne, aperitifs, lunch or dinner 50 metres in the air with spectacular views over the medieval Old Town, Tallinns steel and glass business sector and the Bay of Finland.
Dinner in the Sky can be enj
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The world's most expensive kebab
Billed as “the don of all doners”, the world’s most expensive kebab will set you back a cool 750. The dish has been devised by British chef Andy Bates who runs Eat My Pies who hand-picked succulent milk-fed lamb from the Pyrenees, chose barrel-aged feta cheese and a coolin
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One of the world's best cognacs: Louis XIII Remy Martin
I was fortunate enough to be sent a miniature of Louis XIII Remy Martin cognac last week, from the House of Rmy Martin which was established in 1724. This is no ordinary cognac – it is blended from no less than 1,200 eaux-de-vie (fruit brandies), all from Grande Champagne, and aged in
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10 hidden gems for wining and dining
Tripadvisor has released its ’10 hidden gems for wining and dining’. Making the shortlist are the following:
1. Enoteca de Belem, Lisbon, Portugal
2. La Vineria Bollicine, Sorrento, Italy
3. Chez Marcel, Paris, France
4. Voyager Estate, Margaret River, Australia
5. The Wine
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Top 10 places every food lover should visit
This might not seem the most obvious list going but here – according to Tripadvisor – are the top 10 places every food lover should visit. Interestingly, neither New York nor London get a mention. Click on the comments and tell us where you think they’ve missed.
1. Lyon, F
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5 secrets to discovering the colonial charms of Vietnam
1. Secure a booking in a suite at any of the marvelous Colonial hotels across Vietnam, oozing charm and romance, warmth and comfort. The Park Hyatt in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) offers a sanctuary for work and relaxation, rooms have dark wood floors, and crisp white linen and they have an am
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Luxury and fried silkworms in Northeast Thailand
Silk-weaving is a well-established, traditional craft in the rural villages of Northeast Thailand (or Isan as the locals call it.) Old ladies with wizened faces sit at their antique wooden looms on a dusty floor, skillfully and painstakingly threading the most intricate of mudmee weft patter
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Tasting the forbidden fruit in Ontario
Wine is without a doubt one of lifes little luxuries. The drinks of the Gods and our modern day forbidden fruit, the wines of different regions tease us with their tantalizing tastes and their smooth liquescent surfaces.
Now, I dont pretend to be any sort of sommelier but where wine is conce
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Bordeaux Enjoy Wine, Arts and Fine Dining
Nothing can match the joy of going on a trip to France. The options you have here for dining, drinking and sight-seeing are simply magnificent. OneFrench destination where you can be sure of having a great holiday is Bordeaux, one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Here are some ac
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Interview with Helen Howitt, Co
Helen Howitt is co-founder, with her partner Adam, of Sheepskin, a small collection of unique holiday properties located in inspiring landscapes throughout the UK. Prior to forming Sheepskin, they both worked in international product development. They left corporate life to pursue a love of
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Recipe of the week: Singapore Chilli Crab
Ingredients:
450g Mud Crab, quartered and claws cracked
3 tblspn vegetable oil
8 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
8 fresh red chilli, roughly chopped
1 egg
2 shallots, cut into finger length
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 small bunch of coriander
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London on a plate
London on a plate is an unique map of London for adventurous palates, curated byauthor and journalist Charmain Ponnuthurai and host of passionate food expertsand London society celebrities. This luxury guide to the capitals best cuisine, which was shortlisted as one ofApples Top 20 noteworth
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Cocktail menu from Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize
Just in time for fashion season this September, Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize is delighted to announce the launch of their new limited edition cocktail menu, to honour the 5 shortlisted designers for the 2011 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. The prize was launched last year to aid
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Recipe of the week: King Crab Risotto
Ingredients:
Crab shredded pulp 200 gr.
Arborio Rice 130 gr.
Minced garlic 20 gr.
Chopped onion 80 gr.
Olive oil 20 cc
Butter 20 gr.
White Wine 60 cc
Zest of one lime
Vegetable Broth (Amount Needed)
Cubed Butter 50 gr
Mascapone Cheese 50 gr.
Crab Legs 40 gr.
Sliced fried Mandioca 40 gr.
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Special feature: Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
The prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel contains several restaurants offering different cuisines. All are renowned for their excellence and Le Normandie is world-famous for its classical French fine dining. Opened in 1958 by Germain Krull, Le Normandie has produced the height of French gastr
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The world's most expensive whisky
A bottle of Scotch whisky priced at 250,000 Singapore dollars (around 200,000 USD or 125,000) and displayed at a duty-free shop in Singapore’s Changi Airport, has been sold to a Chinese businessman. The bottle of Dalmore 62 hails from The Dalmore distillery in Alness, Scotland. It is o
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