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Lotus Indian restaurant – Now Closed

Lotus, two minutes from Charing Cross, breaks the rule which says an ethnic restaurant close to a mainline station is likely be inauthentic at best, a tourist trap at worst. In fact this multi-award-winning eatery is up there with the best Indian restaurants in London, as good as the several with a Michelin star this reviewer has dined at.

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The Angel Hotel Abergavenny

The Angel Hotel Abergavenny has come a long way since its early days as part of the old THF portfolio. Its family ownership over the last fourteen years has lovingly transformed the hotel into one of Monmouth’s destination properties.

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Benard Magrez Luxury Wine Experience

Benard Magrez Luxury Wine Experience. Personal Wine tour in Bordeaux

Andy Mossack travels to Bordeaux to visit the Benard Magrez Luxury Wine Experience, a tour of some top vineyards and wineries owned by Bernard Magrez.

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Eneko at One Aldwych

Eneko at One Aldwych. review. When a chef who already boasts three Michelin stars opens in London, it’s an event to be heralded with trumpets. When that chef is also high up the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, foodies’ tongues should be hanging out.

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Colin Hockley reports back on the Lewes Bonfire Night Parade. A very spooky annual even

Lewes Bonfire Night Parade. Experience spectacular spooky goings on.

Donald Trump is being pulled along by three Mexicans. A throng of burning crosses carve a path through the night. Flaming torch bearers chanting strange incantations pass by too close for comfort. Is this a scene from The Wicker Man? Have I stumbled onto a movie set or perhaps I’m simply hallucinating. Such thoughts are not out of place, because this is the annual Lewes Bonfire Night Parade, it is very real and I am right in the middle of it.

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Andy Mossack goes exploring Rovinj and finds it an absolute jewel of a town.

Exploring Rovinj. Discover Croatia’s little jewel

Croatia is blessed with some magnificent coastline and in Dubrovnik and Split, two outstanding destinations. Yet, away from Dalmatia and its tourists and cruise ships, the Istrian coast offers something very different. The olive oil, truffles and seafood are world-class. And here in the very heart of it is Rovinj , a town I have fallen head over heels for.

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