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Kosice. A Slovakian stunner.

It was raining in the charming historical centre of Kosice, but that didn’t deter the singing fountains one little bit, getting on down as they were, to the sounds of ABBA drifting across the small park. Actually, to call them singing is a little bit of a misnomer, as they don’t sing at all, more […]

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Andy Mossack reviews Villa Dubrovnik, and wallows in boutique luxury. VillaDub1

Villa Dubrovnik. Discover the art of boutique luxury in Dubrovnik.

Croatia’s stellar Dalmatian coast has long been seen as an alternative contender to Italy’s Amalfi and as my taxi makes a tight cliff top hairpin turn onto an even tighter road clearly never intended for motor car use, the difference is obvious to me. No traffic. Just peace, solitude and birdsong; the timeless backdrop of old town Dubrovnik lying far below, just across the bay.

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Anthea Gerrie stays at The Valley, A proper dog friendly Cornish Retreat.

THE VALLEY. Discover this Memorable Cornish Country Retreat

Taking the dog to Cornwall in the summer hols can be a tricky proposition. Many hotels and cottages don’t accept canines, and several beaches ban man’s best friend from the sands from June to September.
The Valley is a good bet for both its location and the management’s superior intelligence.

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Andy Mossack reviews Ford Farm cheeses, a dairy tailor made for world class cheese

Ford Farm cheeses. Smoked cheese has never tasted so good.

You can shout about cheese all you want to because let’s face it with so much choice around we all have our favourite types. Some cheese snobs might argue you can’t beat a strong stilton, a runny brie or a creamy camembert, but sorry cheese snobs you most surely can. England can proudly boast a fine cheese-making heritage and you won’t find a better example than Ford Farm cheeses. And in particular its smoked cheese range.

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Your Very Best Guide to music festivals in Lisbon

Your very best Guide to Music festivals in Lisbon.

Your very best guide to music festivals in Lisbon

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