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London's top hotels setting the Olympic standard Jul 27 2012

London's top hotels will be fit to bust with VIP guests and well-heeled sports fans attending the Olympics. Food Critic Richard McComb tests the five-star treatment at three of them.Read

Travel: You're in for a treat in Crete! Jul 25 2012

THINGS have changed since the last time I was in Crete more than 20 years ago – and it’s all due to the new “Russian Revolution“.Read

Edinburgh is a city full of entertainment Jul 20 2012

Enda Mullen discovers a beautiful city which fully lives up to its reputation.Read

Honeymoon period lasts in luxury resort Conrad Koh Samui Jul 13 2012

Conrad Koh Samui would be the perfect place to relax after a wedding, says Richard Jackson.Read

Travel: Toddler Cerys kept well entertained at Marsden Cottages in Devon Jul 10 2012

Young Cerys Caffery stays at Clifton Court, one of north Devon’s most desirable destinationsRead

Discover all there is to Munich Jun 29 2012

Ross McCarthy samples the delights of Munich and enjoys a festive beer or two.Read

The magnificent landscapes of Jordan Jun 22 2012

Hiking, exploring or just looking up at the stars, Chris Henwood discovers Jordan is a place like no other.Read

Walking on the wet and wild side in Ireland Jun 15 2012

Laurence McCoy is bewitched on a camper van holiday to Ireland's rugged west coast.Read

Discover true sophistication in Portugal Jun 08 2012

Edward Stephens is shaken and stirred after uncovering a shocking truth in Portugal.Read

Travel: Bustling Bangkok is full of surprises May 30 2012

IT’S a million miles from the Bullring.Read

Relaxation and revelry in Ennis, County Clare May 18 2012

Boutique shops, music nights and breathtaking sights are all close at hand in and around Ennis, County Clare. Kat Keogh reports.Read

Travel: A wet and wild time in Orlando May 16 2012

WHAT word connects Elvis, Stephen and Cobra?Read

Augill Castle is family friendly May 11 2012

Justine Halifax finds a family feel at a grand old venue.Read

Visit Bosinver in Cornwall for the perfect British getaway May 04 2012

Alun Thorne and his family found a place in Cornwall where re-charging batteries comes as standard.Read

The lap of luxury in Brussels May 04 2012

To appreciate Brussels' gastronomic glory, Richard McComb needed a bolt hole for rest and recovery before the next meal. There are plenty of economy options but our Food Critic opted for classic comfort.Read