Europe and Middle East

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Europe and Middle East. independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Royal Hotel

Royal Hotel, Isle Of Wight

The Royal Hotel has pedigree. Queen Victoria liked to call in at the hotel, it was called Fishers back then, for afternoon tea or dinner, whenever she was in Ventnor.

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Nov 18

Knockinaam Lodge

This was the country house, in which Winston Churchill and General Dwight Eisenhower, secretly met to plan what became known as the D-Day landings.

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Radisson Collection Hotel Moscow

Immense Radisson Collection Hotel Moscow

Considering she was built by Stalin in the 40s the Radisson Collection Hotel Moscow is looking particularly fresh and frisky today.

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ULI Restaurant

Delicious ULI Restaurant, London

There’s something of a buzz here, everyone is welcome, and it’s easy to dream that you’ve increased your glitterati factor and are now one of the locals.

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Eastbury Hotel And Seasons Restaurant, Sherborne

This is quintessential England. A generous decanter of sloe gin to welcome you. Inviting deckchairs around the immaculate croquet lawn.

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genoa's historic food shops

Exploring Genoa’s Historic Food Shops

I’m at the Slow Fish event in Genoa, Italy’s largest port, whose mission is to preserve traditional and regional cuisine and encourage sustainable fishing.

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