Europe and Middle East

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In his Insider's Guide to Margate, locals may not like its nickname - Shoreditch-on-sea - but Michael Edwards finds there’s more than a grain of truth in the comparison. Margate harbour

 Insider’s Guide to Margate. Discover trendy Kent’s new sensational Shoreditch.

In his Insider’s Guide to Margate, locals may not like its nickname – Shoreditch-on-sea – but Michael Edwards finds there’s more than a grain of truth in the comparison.

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MDLBEAST Fireworks

MDLBEAST Soundstorm Festival, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Rupert Parker raves in the desert in Saudi Arabia’s annual MDLBeast Soundstorm Festival.

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Colonel Saab Exterior

Colonel Saab Holborn. Discover Sumptuous Indian Fine Dining.

Rupert Parker tastes Colonel Saab, celebrity Indian chef Roop Partap Choudhary’s first UK restaurant.

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Andy Mossack stays at the new Asomaton hotel in the centre of one of Athens’ trendiest neighbourhoods. Asomaton roof 2 e1640100265531

Asomaton Hotel. Immerse yourself in boutique luxury in Athens

Andy Mossack stays at the new Asomaton hotel in the centre of one of Athens’ trendiest neighbourhoods.

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Rebecca Hall takes in the unique surroundings in the converted monastery hotel of 25 Hours Hotel Firenze in Florence.

25 Hours Hotel. Experience a stunning converted Monastery in Florence

Rebecca Hall takes in the unique surroundings in the converted monastery hotel of 25 Hours Hotel Firenze in Florence.

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Andy Mossack enjoys the stunning views from The Alex Hotel, a boutique hotel on the Athens Riviera. The Alex Hotel Entrance

Alex Hotel reviewed. Discover incredible views of the Athens Riviera

Andy Mossack enjoys the stunning views from The Alex Hotel, a boutique hotel on the Athens Riviera.

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