Europe and Middle East

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The Footman, Mayfair, London

Andy Mossack dines at The Footman, a recently refurbished gastropub that’s been a watering hole in Mayfair for over 250 years.

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The Stafford London, Mayfair

Solange Berchemin stays at the stately Stafford Hotel in Mayfair and feels right at home.

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Rupert Parker joins one of the first sailings on Virgin Voyages' brand new seventeen-deck ship.

Cruising on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady in the English Channel

Rupert Parker joins one of the first sailings on Virgin Voyages’ brand new seventeen-deck ship.

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Kings Arms Hampton Court, Richmond

It would be hard to find a bed closer to Hampton Court than the Kings Arms; you could leap straight into the famous Maze out of the landing window.

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The Gate Restaurant. Discover vegetarian fine dining in Marylebone

Rupert Parkers samples vegetarian fare in The Gate Restaurant in London’s Marylebone.

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Hyatt Place London City East

Anthea Gerrie reviews Hyatt Place London City East, an upmarket hostelry in East London. It was only a matter of time before Whitechapel got its own upmarket hostelry once hip hotel brands Ace and Nobu had helped gentrify neighbouring Shoreditch. Now Hyatt Place London City East aims to show Whitechapel can offer something more – […]

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