Europe and Middle East

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

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Jumeirah Dar-al-Masyaf. Stay in total luxury in Dubai

The key to Jumeirah Dar-Al-Masyaf is it gives you access to everything: the beach, the Wild Wadi Waterpark, gym, spa, theatre, over fifty restaurants and numerous shops – if that is what you want.

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Liban Tapas, South Woodford

Liban’s fresh food and generous portion size certainly adds a touch of delicious middle eastern flavour to South Woodford’s already eclectic mix of restaurants

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POTUS at the Crowne Plaza. Enjoy presidential food in London.

POTUS superlative service is fit for a President and First Lady. The menu covers the breadth of the continent as does the extensive cocktail menu.

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JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

Arrive at the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand at night and you might think mistakenly you’re at Parliament Palace, Romania’s most famous tourist attraction.

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Skiing in Ischgl and Kappl. Experience fantastic skiing experiences.

For the moment, my mind and senses are utterly attuned as we slide past frozen waterfalls and pristine snowfields, This joins my Top Ten Runs of all time.

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Romulo Café. Authentic delicious Filipino food in Kensington.

Compared with dining in the Philippines, the Romulo Café dishes retain the flavours that I remember but are not quite as much in-your-face.

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