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James Ruddy reviews the iconic Swan hotel and Spa in Lovely Lavenham. Hotel Spa final med 2

The Swan Hotel and Spa. Discover this historical icon in lovely Lavenham

As soon as we pass the mass of black beams and wonky leaded windows, it is clear that The Swan Hotel and Spa is still dripping with its 15th-century origins

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Angel

The Angel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds. Beautiful Georgian Pile.

Bag a room at the front of the Angel Hotel, in Bury St Edmunds, and you will be looking out over a huge cobbled square that has changed little for many centuries, certainly since the arrival of the railways in 1846 ended its role as one of the key coaching inns between London and East Anglia.

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Majestic Hotel. Enjoy historic luxury in Barcelona

Suited on the central Paseo de Gracia, the Majestic is one of Barcelona’s oldest and grandest hotels, with an imposing historic building and an impressive reception area.

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Stuart Forster offers his insider guide to Riga, Latvia's historic capital.

Insider Guide to Riga. Discover Latvia’s dazzling capital.

During 2018 commemorations will be held in Latvia to mark a century since the country gained independence. Riga, the nation’s capital, straddles the River Dauguva and has much to offer travellers who enjoy good food, architecture and history.

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Hotel arts Barcelona

Hotel Arts Barcelona. Experience towering beachside luxury

Hotel Arts really has spoiled us, and with its beachside location, on-site spa and contemporary vibe, it comes highly recommended for city explorers who like to smell the sea.

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Musling bistro interior credit Oscar Haumann

Musling Bistro. Really impressive Seafood in Copenhagen

Can oysters ever taste as good in a stylish eatery as they do at a down-home restaurant awash in rough-hewn tables and rustic tiles? Seafood supremo Anders Selmer certainly thought they could when he launched Musling Bistro to complement his hugely popular Kodbyens Fiskebar

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