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Hotel offers new Dan Brown 'Inferno' tours of Florence

Hotel offers new Dan Brown 'Inferno' tours in Florence

Following the hotly anticipated release of Dan Brown’s latest novel Inferno, Royal Demeure’s Helvetia & Bristol Hotel in Florence will be offering visitors exclusive guided tours around some of the locations where Brown’s enigmatic thriller is set.

Kazz Padidar foraging in Jersey

Fine dining meets foraging at the Jersey Food Festival

This month will see the launch of the second Jersey Food Festival from May 18 – 26 where visitors will the chance to try their hand at foraging as well as enjoying fine dining.

Top five luxurious things to do in Florence

Top five luxurious things to do in Florence

Italy is synonymous with luxury and where better for a luxurious city break than the Renaissance city of Florence? Here are some of our top five luxurious activities to do in the city, from gourmet eating, to opera in the Gardens of Boboli and Italian leather glove shopping.

Playa de Palma is a good spot for short break

What makes Playa de Palma perfect for a short luxury break?

If you're jetting off for a short break in the sun, you'll want to stay in a place where everything is within easy reach. Playa de Palma in Mallorca is an excellent choice because it's got great weather and is close to the city and a wonderful beach.

Visit some of these great bookshops in Dublin

Dublin's best bookshops

With the Dublin Writers' Festival due to kick off in May the great and the good of the literary world will be looking towards Ireland's capital. But you don't have to be in Dublin at the time of the festival to enjoy a good read, as there are a wide variety of excellent bookshops in the city.

New helicopter tour of London

New London sightseeing helicopter service launches

The UK’s first public helicopter service to sell individual seats online launched yesterday with sightseeing flights from The Barclays London Heliport in Battersea.

Malta's rural side

Enjoying Malta and Gozo's rural delights

It's easy to forget that Malta is not just a single island, but is in fact an archipelago. As a result, on the chain's principal island of Malta, it is often the capital of Valletta that grabs all the headlines. But there's also plenty to see off the beaten track.

Spring arts festivals in Cork

Cork is where the culture is with a full programme of festivals this spring. Whether it's literature, films or choral music that you are into, Cork has it all this April and May, so there is no excuse for not being abreast of the latest cultural developments.

Cyprus's archaeological big three

With Cyprus's astounding Mediterranean climate - in which there are some 11.5 hours of sunshine a day during the summer months - it is perhaps unsurprising to note it's a popular destination for sun-loving tourists. In addition to receiving pleasant year-round weather, however, the island has a wealth of stunning architecture you really ought to explore.

Getting ready for a sunshine biking holiday

Whether you relish the opportunity to get closer to nature, enjoy the smug feeling of going green or just love the health benefits involved, taking up cycling is becoming a popular trend.

Hyatt Regency London to hold Great Gatsby themed nights

To coincide with the with the release of Baz Lurhman’s long awaited Great Gatsby movie, The Montagu restaurant at the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill will be celebrating the roaring twenties every Thursday throughout May.

Marrakech's Djemaa El Fna: a feast for the senses

Marrakech is one of Morocco's most vibrant cities, with plenty to see and do on a luxury break here. One attraction you should make sure you don't miss is the Djemaa El Fna square, which is located in the old Medina area of Marrakech.

Nothcote has been named Pride of Britain Hotel of the Year 2013

Pride of Britain hotels, the consortium of 44 privately-owned independent British hotels and spas, has announced that Northcote hotel in Lancashire has been named as Pride of Britain Hotel of the Year 2013.

Relax in the sanctuary of Jesmond Dene

Chic city getaways are fantastic for couples, but if you're looking for somewhere that offers a little tranquillity too, you may find it's quite hard to strike a balance. Jesmond Dene in Newcastle, however, is the ideal destination, being a quiet haven just minutes from the bustling city centre.

The Goring Hotel named London’s top place for afternoon tea 2013

The Goring Hotel has been named as ‘London’s Top Afternoon Tea’ 2013 by the prestigious Tea Guild. The awards are considered as the Oscars of the tea world and the accolade is highly sought after by London hotels.

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Top five luxurious things to do in Florence

Top five luxurious things to do in Florence

Italy is synonymous with luxury and where better for a luxurious city break than the Renaissance city of Florence? Here are some of our top five luxurious activities to do in the city, from gourmet eating, to opera in the Gardens of Boboli and Italian leather glove shopping.

Scandinavian chic in the heart of Palma de Mallorca

Hotel Tres, Palma de Mallorca

Esme Fox finds a boutique refuge and plenty of culture in Mallorca’s historic capital – Palma.