Europe and Middle East

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Anthea Gerrie reviews the Cour des Loges Hotel in Lyon. Cour des Loges exterior

Cour des Loges Hotel. Discover Lyon’s majestic medieval past.

In a gorgeously-preserved mediaeval city whose cobbled streets and ancient stones have won it World Heritage Site status,  the five-star Cour des Loges offers visitors the chance to live the lifestyle of a mediaeval nobleman for a night or three in the heart of VIeux Lyon.

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Stuart Forster visits The Netherlands to discover the wonders of a Century of De Stijl Art and Design

The Netherlands Celebrates a Century of De Stijl Art and Design

Museums and galleries across the Netherlands are celebrating this year a century of the art and design movement that shares its name with De Stij.

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The welcombe Hotel

The Welcombe Hotel. Elegance in Shakespeare country

The atmosphere was just right; sitting in a large graceful dining room looking out over an Italian garden – and beyond to 30 miles of rolling countryside. The romantic setting for our first dinner at the Welcombe Hotel.

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The Northall Restaurant Corinthia Hotel London

Northall Restaurant. The Best of British Food at the Corinthia Hotel

Northall Restaurant is a triumphant celebration of British cuisine and deserves its status as the Corinthian London’s flagship restaurant. It’s no wonder

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Whitehall lobby entrance people Corinthia Hotel London

The Corinthia Hotel – Abandon yourself to 5-star luxury in London’s Whitehall.

The splendid Corinthia Hotel on London’s Whitehall may have once been the hallowed domain of the Ministry of Defence, but these days the only high level meetings are likely to be in one of the seven stunning penthouses adorning the rooftop.

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Rupert Parker enjoys a weekend in Valencia and breathes in the crowd free streets. Valencia Cathedral and Fountain

Weekend in Valencia. Discover the crowd free streets of Spain’s third City.

Striking modern architecture, coupled with elegant art nouveau buildings, and a wealth of Gothic and Renaissance monuments, make Valencia the perfect place to wander.

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