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How to grow an avocado tree
By Fiona McKim on 18/04/2012 14:28:19
You don’t need sunny climes to grow this exotic plant
(within two to six weeks) you can pot the seed in a small planter with rich, peat free compost.With careful pruning and repotting for growth, your avocado plant can grow as tall as 20m high.It may not bear fruit within the first ten years – or ever – so
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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Gloucestershire
By Fiona McKim on 26/07/2011 17:53:46
Discover Britain's most terrific trees, beautiful blooms and superb shrubbery
Standing proud in a sprawling 600 acre site, Westonbirt Arboretum is home to one of the worlds finest collections of trees and shrubs, or as we like to think of them, V.I.T’s (very important trees)Many rare and exotic species from every corner
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10 of the Best UK Beaches
By Suzanne Milne on 13/08/2010 13:28:51
Nothing beats a day of play on a beach. So grab your bucket and spade and get set for fun!
1. Porthcurno, Cornwall With dramatic rock formations on either side, white sand, turquoise sea and exotic plant life, this narrow strip of land couldn’t be more striking. There is a car park just beyond the sands, and on the cliff tops
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Six ways to have a greener holiday
By Clayton Johnson on 03/08/2010 17:39:33
A few simple changes will ensure you travel with a clear conscience
Finding eco-friendly ways to holiday is easier than you may think. The excellent Clean Breaks by Richard Hammond and Jeremy Smith (Rough Guides, £18.99) is full of fabulous adventures – from horse riding in Scandinavia to birdwatching in the Caribbean
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An Adventure
By Jane Anderson on 26/01/2009 12:36:10
Become a family of intrepid explorers - either here in the UK or further afield
in the Alta Badia Valley in the Dolomites, the picture-perfect village of San Cassiano (1,537m) is home to one of Italy’s finest hotels, The Rosa Alpina. This well-loved family hotel is favoured by everyone from Prince Albert of Monaco to Tom Cruise and Katie
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Deeply adventurous holidays
By Junior on 18/08/2011 15:41:56
It’s easy for you and your family to become intrepid explorers with a little know-how. Near or far, just take the plunge and discover a new world
Nestled in the Alta Badia Valley in the Dolomites, the picture-perfect village of San Cassiano (1,537m) is home to one of Italy’s finest hotels, The Rosa Alpina. This well-loved family hotel is favoured by everyone from Prince Albert of Monaco to Tom Cruise and Katie
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The glamper's guide to camping
By Junior on 02/08/2011 15:05:36
There has never been so much choice and variety in the world of camping. So from treehouses in France to the Wild West of the US, here’s how to camp in a little more luxury
, families see the spectacular Grand Canyon, visit a Navajo Reservation in Monument Valley, take in a rodeo and enjoy a spot of horse riding at Bryce Canyon. It costs from £2,041 per adult and £1,933 per child in July and August, including flights. Visit www
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Winter sun destinations
By Junior on 17/08/2011 17:40:19
When our British nights start drawing in, hot sunny days are only a few hours away. So how far are you willing to fly?
’ll feel like you’ve stumbled on the real Arabia when you visit the Sultanate of Oman. The capital, Muscat, is an unexpectedly spotless city, centring on the Grand Mosque, which packs in 20,000 worshippers daily. This is also reputedly the land from whence
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A taste of Thailand
By Junior on 24/08/2011 12:31:50
From rugged rainforests and idyllic sandy shores to stunning cityscapes, Thailand offers a host of opportunities that teach valuable life lessons…
, and two nights on the Elephant Hills Jungle Safari, including all flights and transfers, from £1,694 per person, based on two people sharing. To book, quote ref FE9049. Tel: 01306 747008 or visit www.kuoni.co.uk
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Shanti Maurice in Mauritius
By Junior on 31/08/2011 12:14:51
From striking a pose in limb-lengthening yoga sessions to catching a wave for water sports, the Shanti Maurice in Mauritius has plenty of surprises…
at Chamarel, ending the day at La Vanille Reserve, home to 2,000 Nile crocodiles and over 1,000 giant tortoise, the largest numbers in captivity. For a few Mauritian rupee, we bought veggie treats to tempt these prehistoric creatures with and, once we got them
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