Europe and Middle East

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Europe and Middle East. independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Isabel Conway offers her Insider Guide to Meribel in Winter. view of the snowy peaks from LHevana Meribel 002

Insider Guide to Meribel in Winter. Perfect skiing heaven.

No longer does exclusive Courcheval rule the roost in France’s ritzy Trois Vallees ski region.

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Thackeray's Restaurant

Thackeray’s Restaurant. Georgian splendour and excellent fare.

Thackeray’s Honesty menu is a bit risky for the house because of the considerable investment in presentation as well as the preparation of special dishes not on the regular menu.

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Andy Mossack visits Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi Main Pool

Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island. Enjoy real all inclusive luxury in Abu Dhabi

Andy Mossack visits Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi and thinks it might well be the best proper all-inclusive resort he’s ever experienced.

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A Brighton institution, Hotel Pelirocco is so cool that the owners even released an album in 2003. Singstar Room lit up by Light Trick Photography

Hotel Pelirocco. Discover Cool and stylish in Brighton

Moments from the beach in a grand old square, Pelirocco’s two historic townhouses have 19 themed rooms decorated with loving and playful attention to detail

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Jake David llamas MH

The Merry Harriers, Surrey

The huts, the king-size beds and the patio of sun-loungers with fire-pit focus on the pond and glorious views over the Surrey Hills.

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Kahani Indian restaurant

Kahani Indian Restaurant. Stunning fine dining food in Chelsea

Tamarind may well have its Michelin star, but Peter Joseph’s Kahani, already with 2 AA rosettes, will not have to wait very long for its own Michelin accolade.  A truly memorable Indian dining experience.

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