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Cologne – fit for a king
By Kate Donoughue on 19/06/2012 14:09:15
Live like royalty in this Rhineland hotel
Pity poor Prince Johann Wilhelm II. He constructed a palatial pad near Cologne to impress his new wife but died in 1716 before they had the chance to use it. The palace has now been transformed into the rather regal Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
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City Guide: Cologne
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/05/2012 12:02:42
From Roman ruins to howling monkeys and chocolate fountains, Germany’s famous cathedral city offers a wealth of family-friendly attractions
Cologne CathedralWith its twin spires stretching high into the heavens, you’ll have to exercise a good deal of technical agility if you want to snap Cologne’s famous cathedral in one go. Work on the cathedral started in 1248 to provide a home
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Christmas markets in Europe
By Junior on 08/08/2011 10:34:35
Get your family into the festive spirit at some of Europe’s Christmas markets
in Copenhagen, Denmark, has a lovely market and a quirky village of mechanical elves. Stay at the D’Angleterre from £322 per night (www.dangleterre.com). Finally, Cologne in Germany has a number of markets, as well as nativity scenes, concerts and an ice rink
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Germany’s first feng-shui inspired Christmas market
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/11/2011 16:06:11
Festive shopping at the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg is a tranquil affair
‘Frenzied’ and ‘frantic’ are two words that might well spring to mind when you think about Christmas shopping. But at the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, situated on the outskirts of Cologne, things couldn’t be calmer or more convivial... From December
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Ralph Lauren spectacular of Fashion, Art & Technology
By Matthew Holroyd on 11/11/2010 12:41:30
Unveiling a fabulous Ralph Lauren digital show that lights up London's Bond Street
facade of the impressive building, featuring catwalk shows, giant cologne bottles, galloping Polo horses and a special appearance from the man of the moment, Ralph.
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Shop watch - Junior takes a trip to Suri Cruise's favourite store Bonpoint
By Matthew Holroyd on 19/08/2010 14:01:13
Junior visits Bonpoint's flagship Marylebone store beloved by celebrities
Situated on the picturesque Marylebone High Street, the beautiful Bonpoint flagship store spreads over two floors and houses the covetable babies', girls' and boys' fashion collections, as well as toys, Bonpoint's signature cologne and candles, plus
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Take a break at the elegant Evian Resort
By Catherine Hudson on 07/12/2012 14:14:55
Pastry making for the children and sailing for the adults; a world of activities for the whole family awaits at the Evian Resort
nights in a Deluxe Southside Room start from £2,155 for two adults and two children, including flights and private car transfers. For details, tel: 01244 897 517; www.elegantresorts.co.uk Read more...Cologne – fit for a kingGet the royal treatment
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Cosy up in an Alpine country retreat
By Catherine Hudson on 07/12/2012 16:50:00
Enjoy a chic country break away in France at the divine Les Fermes de Marie
.fermesdemarie.com Read more...Take a break at the elegant Evian ResortStarry SorrentoCologne – fit for a king
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Year round sunshine in Crete's Daios Cove
By Catherine Hudson on 07/04/2013 14:07:00
Ample opportunity to escape and unwind with the whole family at the Daios Cove, Crete
,200 for two adults and two children sharing a one-bedroom suite on a half-board basis for seven nights. For details, tel: 020 8682 5040; www.scottdunn.com.Read more...Enjoy warm Italian hospitality at Borgo EgnaziaClub class in TenerifeCologne – fit for a king
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Shop 'til you drop from Delhi to New York
By Junior on 15/08/2011 15:58:48
Look at these must-have holidays for shopaholics from the tantalising scent of spices from Delhi's market stalls to the world's greatest toy store in New York
. Come Christmas time and a flurry of traditional gift markets descend on European cities. Cologne in Germany offers four big markets – the best one for children is the Alter Markt in front of the Town Hall, where there’s a vintage roundabout, puppet theatre, Santa
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