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Villa Didon, Carthage, Tunisia

By Paul Johnson on Feb 07, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Tunisia

On top of a hill that overlooks the Bay of Tunis, Villa Didon has ten suites in an mipressive setting. The accommodation is also home to Tunisia’s best restaurant – Alain Ducasse’s Spoon Tunis. The best time to visit is in May and June, or September and October. Villa Didon sadly doesn’t have its

The best of Bangkok dining

By Paul Johnson on Feb 06, 2006 in Asia, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand

If you’re looking for great Thai food and good value, try Lemon Grass in Bangkok. This restaurant can be found on Sukhumvit Road. It’s been around for some years now but continues to get good reviews from local restaurant critics. Try the minced chicken and ginger served in cabbage leaves and the signature

The Vineyard At Stockcross extends January Sale

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Looking for a UK hotel outside of London where you can enjoy exceptional food? Then look no further than The Vineyard At Stockcross. It’s situated in Newbury, Berkshire, just 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport and has a Michelin-starred restaurant serving delicacies such as roast Anjou squab with treacle, and turbot with oxtail. What’s

Fine dining in Launceston, Tasmania

By Paul Johnson on Feb 04, 2006 in Australia, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants

If you’re seeking one of Tasmania’s best dining experiences, look no further than Fee & Me. The restaurant has accrued a number of awards over the years, including Gourmet Traveller Best Restaurant in Tasmania, Tucker Seabrook Best Wine List in Tasmania, and the Restaurant and Caterers Association Best Restaurant in Tasmania.

Orchid Restaurant in Torquay (UK) awarded third AA rosette

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The Orchid Restaurant at the Corbyn Head Hotel has just received a highly coveted 3 AA rosette rating, making it Torbay’s highest rated restaurant and within the top 10% of all restaurants in the UK. Situated on the first floor of the hotel, with spectacular views across the bay, the 25-cover restaurant was first awarded

Valentine's brunch at Gaylord Springs

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Tennessee, USA

Celebrate with more than just a box of chocolates! Enjoy a fabulous brunch including made-to-order omelettes, waffles, a variety of entrées and delicious desserts, plus a complimentary glass of Champagne, at Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Tennessee. Also, why not ask about golf gift certificates for the golf lover in your life? The brunch is available

Heston Blumenthal OBE

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Heston Blumenthal, Chef Patron of The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire, one of just a handful of restaurants worldwide to have three Michelin stars, has been awarded an OBE by Her Majesty The Queen, in the New Years Honours List. After a tremendous year of accolades culminating in the Fat Duck being voted The Best

Colombia's Hilton Cartagena 25th anniversary

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Colombia, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Celebrating its 25th anniversary with a $2 million makeover, the Hilton Cartagena in Colombia is offering special discounts to guests. The silver anniversary offer includes a 25% (25, get it?) discount on room rates, as well as 25% discount on hotel dining, not to mention a commemorative souvenir. It is valid until 31st May 2006.

Valentine's dinner show at Sea World Nara Resort, Gold Coast

By Paul Johnson on Feb 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Events, Going Out, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany

Spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a fabulous dinner show at Sea World Nara Resort‘s Ocean Room. You will be treated to a gourmet 3 course meal (including selected beer, wine and Champagne) as the world-renowned performing artist Rhonda Burchmore delivers a dazzling Valentine’s Day program especially for you. All for $165 per

Wedding proposal at La Samanna?

By Paul Johnson on Feb 02, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Going Out, Netherlands Antilles, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants

This Valentine’s Day, La Samanna in the French West Indies is helping romantics do the expected, unexpectedly, with a creative idea for a wedding proposal packaged with a romantic getaway. Imagine the surprise of your beloved as they are lead past the restaurant seating and are instead taken to the exclusive cellar. Here, the sommelier

Alma de Cuba, Liverpool UK

By Paul Johnson on Jan 31, 2006 in Bars, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The latest addition to the Liverpool restaurant scene appears to be getting rave reviews. Located in a a 200-year-old Polish Catholic church on Seel Street, some are going so far as to describe it as one of the most spectacular bar and restaurant venues in Europe. It also seems to be one of the places

Spice up your Friday nights in Budapest

By Paul Johnson on Jan 30, 2006 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Hungary, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Spice up your Friday night and discover the special tastes of Hungarian paprika cuisine and the great diversity of Hungarian wines at the Apicius Restaurant in Budapest’s Corinthia Aquincum Hotel. Sample from the different appetizers and main courses prepared from all kinds of Hungarian paprika, be it small or big, sweet or hot, red, yellow

Private Dining Room at Nahm Restaurant, London

By Paul Johnson on Jan 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The award winning Nahm restaurant at The Halkin hotel has opened the new Private Dining Room, in direct response to customer demand for such a facility. Seating up to 30 people, The Private Dining Room is available to hire for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as meetings, presentations and product launches. It is also

Celebrity living in London

By Paul Johnson on Jan 25, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie flew out of London Heathrow Airport today following a brief visit to the UK. They stayed at the famous Claridges hotel in Mayfair, London, last night after arriving that day. According to reports, Jolie stayed at the hotel while Pitt went out for dinner at Locanda Locatelli with

Fort Worth restaurant seeks five star experience

By Paul Johnson on Jan 25, 2006 in Going Out, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Texas, USA

Gunsmoke Grill in Fort Worth TX is already a great little steakhouse, but the new chef wants to make it even better. She wants to make it a “five-star” fine-dining restaurant. In two years, it has gone through three chefs and countless concepts, from college-area bar and grill to Southwestern dining to cowboy beef

The Arundell Arms, Lifton, Devon

By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

From now until 10th March 2006, Head Chef Steven Pidgeon invites you to sample the new season lunch menu at The Arundell Arms in Devon, UK, at a special price of £12.50 for two courses. The hotel has been owned and run since 1961 by Anne Voss-Bark. A former winner of the Woman Hotelier of

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