Europe and Middle East

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 Going eco on Lanzarote at Finca de Arrietta

Eco retreats in an unspoilt part of Lanzarote make the North of this popular tourist island a haven of peace and sustainability. And when the Canaries open up again to UK visitors, this is a perfect post-lockdown treat.

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ADAM HANDLING Launches HAME

ADAM HANDLING Launches HAME

Chef and restaurateur Adam Handling launches Hame, a new food delivery and collection service, and the Scottish word for home – to offer a taste of his restaurant experience in homes in and around London.

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Guide to Geneva

An Insider Guide To Geneva

Michael Edwards offers his insider guide to Geneva and challenges a few preconceptions

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Montreux Jazz Festival © Lionel Flusin

Montreux Jazz Festival streams free classic performances

The Montreux Jazz Festival will be offering free access to its library of past festival performances for the next thirty days.

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Sirmione on Lake Garda © B.Watts

A taste of Lake Garda

The first time I visited Lake Garda was as a teenager on a camping trip to Bardolino. The thin, crispy, perfectly seasoned pizza was a gastronomic revelation and during that family holiday, Italy grasped my heart and has held it ever since.

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InterContinental London Park Lane

The InterContinental London Park Lane remains one of London’s landmark hotels on perhaps the capital’s most contested acre of land.

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