Summer in London usually means a sticky, oppressive heat that seems to come at visitors as much from the buildings all around as the sun above. The less said about the tube during the famous London heat-waves the better. The ideal way for visitors to refresh themselves after traipsing through the dusty streets is with a swim in one of London’s excellent pools .
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Where to freshen up with a swim in London
With a look book that’s generally considered to be the last word in British bridal elegance, Amanda Wakeley (OBE, if you don’t mind) is renowned for her fashion finesse (not to mention after-dark attire, if Beyoncé’s recent Vegas clubwear and Florence & the Machine ’s choice of performance get-up, below right , are anything to go by).
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We ask the questions: Q&A with fashion doyenne Amanda Wakeley
The flagship hotel of WorldHotels is the award-winning City Inn Westminster, which is within easy reach of many of London’s attractions, including the London Eye and Tate Britain. … It is situated a stone’s throw away from the vibrant shopping district of Orchard Road and features 233 luxurious guest rooms and suites, two outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre and several award-winning restaurants where guests can experience Singapore’s finest cuisine
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St Martin’s Courtyard is described on its website as “central London’s newest inspirational shopping and lifestyle destination”. I suppose where and what you eat could be considered a component in a lifestyle. Mine is all over the place …
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Biff! Bang! Dishoom makes a noisy start | Restaurants
This is the first of a new series of articles to keep you updated with the latest news, opening and recommendations for London’s restaurant and bar scene. If you would like further information or to make a reservation, please contact Bon Vivant on 0207 278 0642 or please visit http://www.bonvivant.co.uk London Restaurant Festival The London Restaurant Festival is a citywide celebration of eating out, designed to showcase London’s diverse and exciting range of restaurants
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London Restaurant News
No matter how many miles you would happily travel for a good meal, how close your house or flat is to your favourite local restaurant or how good you are at whipping up a hearty dinner for ten in seconds flat, sometimes there’s absolutely nothing better than kicking back in your own front room on a Saturday evening and tucking into a takeaway curry. When I first moved to London, I made a concerted effort to try all the local delivery places at least once so that if the opportunity arose I wouldn’t inflict visiting friends and family with oily kebabs and soggy naans and send them back up North muttering about the standard of London food
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Curry Capital (delivery), Shoreditch
The capital of Belgium is the city of Brussels , completely surrounded by Flanders (Dutch- speaking) and considered by many to also be the capital of the EU or European Union. Brussels is the crossroads of European culture as well, with the Germanic being to the north and the Romance (French) in the south. It is no wonder that Brussels is considered to be the archetypal “melting pot” of Europe due to the significant role the city plays on the European continent.
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Art Nouveau in Brussels
Last night, as I shuffled down St Martins Lane on my way to dinner, I couldn’t help casting a glance towards Cantina Laredo. Everything looked the same as my previous visit – the phalanx of superfluous staff huddled around the entrance, the hotel buffet décor, the tourist clientele.
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Dishoom, Covent Garden
Great Keppel Island Spoiling visitors with its unbridled natural beauty, Great Keppel Island is the largest of the eighteen islands in the Keppel Group that sit off of the Queensland coastline. The island is a proverbial paradise, rife with lush coral gardens, cool blue waters, and sun-saturated beaches. A suitable getaway for both singles and
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Dream Holiday: Best Tropical Islands near Australia
Think: surfing , gorgeous sunsets, convertibles, yoga on the beach, big waves, year-round sunshine, Prada sunglasses… that is what you will find along the stunning California coast ! As a native Californian, I can say with utter confidence that the following six beaches are the most beautiful and offer the most breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline ! Enjoy the glorious “ Golden State !”
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Dream Holidays: California’s Best Beaches
We’re setting our sights stateside this week as we lay our affections on Stonehurst Place , a bright spark of a B&B in Atlanta , that would have been right up Scarlett O’Hara’s street a few years back… Style Southern B&B belle Setting Princely Piedmont Park Why this week? Until September, a weekend at this 19th-century artwork-filled inn comes with one night free ; Smith members can stay Friday and Saturday, and not pay for Sunday.
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Hotel of the Week: Stonehurst Place
Covent Garden is only a brief walk away, presenting easy access to London?s theatreland and a good assortment of bars and restaurants . Though with the Swissotel The Howard?s renowned Swiss service and 189 elegantly styled rooms and …
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Hong Kong is one of the most ideal places to see where a complex history and interwoven cultures have created one of the truly great modern cities of the world. Visitors can be overwhelmed by the culture and society before they have even seen any of the sights, especially on a short visit. But here are some that visitors should definitely see, no matter how great their culture shock
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What to See in Hong Kong
Northern India ’s largest city is Delhi and the capital is that part of the city known as New Delhi . If you’re contemplating a vacation in Delhi and you have never visited there before, here are a few suggestions about the customs of the country, getting around , staying safe, and a few things you should definitely see while exploring the city
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A Guide to Delhi, India
Many people know that Yellowstone National Park was the first such park in the world, and almost everyone knows about the majestic beauty of the park. It seems that fewer people are aware of just how big the park is and how far away from major cities and airports it is.
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A guide to Yellowstone National Park
Brooklynite in Berlin, g raphic designer Ebon Heath, is the current artist in motion at concept gallery with a difference, MADE This weekend, while lucky enough to be reviewing the fabulous new Soho House Berlin *, I was honoured to get an eyeful of Ebon Heath ’s typographical creations in the most inspiring art space imaginable – a ninth-floor studio in the sky. In the same Alexanderplatz high-rise that houses hip bar and club Week-End , a group of visionary Berliners – Philip Gaedicke (below left), Nico Zeh (middle), Tadi Rock and Luise Biesalski – are taking art to a new level, as I have previously blogged about for the New York Times . FONT OF HOUSE The New York graphic designer is the latest creative to be embraced by German art gallery MADE, and the Dumbo resident is here in Mitte working on his jewellery and mobiles in situ
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From DUMBO, now MADE in Mitte
Anyone who has been following this blog for long enough will have noticed that I don’t really talk about wine very much. At first it was because I decided I didn’t know enough about it to make any salient points, and so I just kept quiet rather than run the risk of embarrassing myself. Following that, there was a period of time where I made a conscious effort to learn more and write more about wine, and I can’t thank enough wine lovers like Robert Macintosh of Wine Conversation and Dan and Gareth of Bibendum who have gamely and enthusiastically organised some wonderful events and tastings for food bloggers in the face of what must have been a frustratingly slow and amateurish response (although I’m talking mainly about myself here).
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Beer & Cheese Tasting at the White Horse, Parsons Green
The city of Hannover is located in southern Germany and is the capital city of the region known as Lower Saxony. For the first-time visitor you should be aware that Hannover is no longer one of Europe’s typical cities. Destroyed in large part by the ravages of World War II , there are only a few of the more significant historical landmarks left.
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Top 5 Attractions in Hannover
Gastropubs are pubs that retain a traditional atmosphere yet provide seasonal meals. In Hampstead the Bull and Last is one such pub that even offers a Homemade Chacuterie Board. I look forward to the Beer Battered Haddock, Pea Puree, Chips & Tartare Sauce (add a Wally for 75p) and would not pass on a dessert menu which includes Yorkshire Rhubarb Clafoutis w/ Stem Ginger Ice-Cream.
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Pubs or gastropubs
Hix Oyster and Chop House Since March, Jon has been training to do a relay swim across the English Channel . Beginning tomorrow evening, he and his teammates will be waiting for their crossing boat pilot to tell them “today’s the day.” And then they’ll be setting off from the dark shores of Dover sometime after midnight, dodging tankers, jellyfish and waves to (hopefully) reach France in 12-15 hours’ time
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Hix Oyster and Chop House, Clerkenwell