Europe and Middle East

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Ramside Hall Hotel

Ramside Hall Hotel. Famous Footballers favourite hotel

Durham town may be immortalised in Roger Whittaker’s famous song, but there is perhaps a more legendary destination just a few minutes’ drive out of town at the Ramside Hall Hotel.

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Harissa Restaurant

Considering Harissa is all about fresh healthy eating, it was a surprise to find it located in Sandyford, Newcastle’s student district..

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Andy Mossack reviews the wonderful Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle.

Jesmond Dene House. Enjoy a luxury woodland retreat in the centre of Newcastle.

Considering Jesmond Dene House is within walking distance of Newcastle’s city centre, to find it surrounded by woodland and river comes as a very pleasant surprise.

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Park Weggis Hotel

Sylvia the keeper of the bar at the sumptuous Park Weggis Hotel, is something of a whiskey buff I’m led to believe. So I leave the choice of my late night dram to her. After all, as they say, why have a dog and bark yourself.

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Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel

Out on the terrace of the Quranta Uno, the Italian fine dining restaurant of Interlaken’s famous Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel, Milanese head chef Ricardo is waxing lyrical about his new menu.

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Beau Rivage Hotel Neuchatel

Many people would say Neuchatel’s famous castle is the best landmark the city has to offer, but for me the lakeside Beau Rivage Hotel is a whole lot more memorable.

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