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A first-rate holiday in Cyprus
On 04/08/2011 in Perfect for...
Cyprus is the perfect location for a holiday with the children
Mountains, which form a spine along the centre of the republic, while Limassol has some stunning antiquities nearby at Kurion, as well as easy access to the central Troodos and the island’s wine-growing districts. If you’re looking for a real escape, head
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Your Continental Year
On 20/04/2010 in Europe
Where to go and what to do in Europe for every season
January Spring blossoms in CyprusCyprus is gorgeous in winter – which is really their spring. The trees are heavy with pink almond blossoms and the temperature is cool enough to take hikes, gentle bike rides and explore some of the island’s
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Children's author Georgia Byng on her favourite books
On 22/10/2007 in Books
Georgia Byng, author of the incredibly hypnotic Molly Moon's books, admits to being Raymond Briggs' number one fan, as she reveals her five all-time favourite children's books
and their fates are completely magnetic.Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael MorpurgoEgmont, £4.99Again a story that is brilliantly imagined and so very transporting. A boy is shipwrecked and ends up on an island where he meets an old Japanese man who's been
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Five of the best walks through autumn leaves
On 02/09/2010 in Leisure
Welcome the autumn with a bracing, crunching and swishing walk through leaves ablaze with colour
at the Potting Shed for advice on bringing autumnal colour into your home. Time: 10.30am–5pm. Cost: £13 adult, £7 children 5–15 (castle and gardens). Ages: All. Tel: 01732 865224; www.hevercastle.co.uk3. Escape to Brownsea Island, an island in Poole Harbour
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Get crafting with Make Hey!
On 23/02/2012 in Art & Craft
Vintage bike seat covers or crocheted baubles? Craft book Make Hey! is a mine of creative inspiration. We caught up with its nimble-fingered author, Pip Lincolne
Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in Hobart, Tasmania, the southern most island state of Australia. It's such a beautiful place, with most homes in reach of the beach and lush countryside, but it's quite cold too!Do you have
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Five great destinations for a White Christmas
On 23/11/2010 in Travel Reviews
Whether it's super-soft snow, soothing sands, or white-water rafting, you can have yourself a white Christmas with these fantastic festive breaks
, the beaches of Bryher and Tresco islands will be their usual sparkling white, banked with dunes and winter flowers.The plush, relaxing houses sleep either eight or six and rental includes membership of the Club’s fabulous facilities, which include swimming
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Kids welcome: the world's most stylish hotels
On 15/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Purveyors of good taste and design, Mr & Mrs Smith, select six of the world’s most chic and child-friendly hotels
and large swimmers), plus a few extras (private-island beach club, 60-foot yacht) and you’ve got the makings of a perfect holiday. The relatively undeveloped Trang Province offers plenty of back-to-nature outings, including sea-kayaking in Had Chao Mai
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Joe Blogs sleeps over at London Zoo
On 16/11/2011 in Fashion news
Smart Boy About Town beds down with the Hexbugs and wakes up with the penguins…
the crowds arrive and the penguins are really perky. You should try it…Love JxxJoe's wardrobe: Jeans by Next; T-Shirt by Mini Boden; Red puffa jacket by River Island; trainers by Geox.
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An eco-friendly New Year break
On 20/12/2011 in UK
Ease yourself into 2012 with a relaxing break on the Isle Of Wight
gastropubs and restaurants, families seeking a revitalising yet still chilled-out start to the year should find this chic little island fits the bill nicely.For eco friendly luxury accomodation, try Niton Barns, located in the picturesque village of Niton
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Where The Wild Things Are
On 20/04/2010 in Films & DVDs
he sinks his teeth into her arm, Max runs aways, gets into a boat and floats off to a fantasy island inhabited by the Wild Things – a motley crew of attention-seeking beasties, given names like Judith, Douglas and KT, who are also prone to throwing
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