May 14th, 2010
We love…

DO you know a dad who deserves a treat? The Daily Express and high street favourite Bhs have teamed up to offer three lucky readers the chance to transform their image with the help of expert stylists.

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May 14th, 2010
Vienna’s International Festival
There are heaps of reasons for visiting Vienna, such as the Baroque Zoo or the Hofburg Palace.  Guest writer Cristina Dima even fell in love there.  May is the perfect time to go, because the Vienna International Festival is on!  Called the Wiener Festwochen, it’s a month of arts grandeur and [...]
May 13th, 2010
Fears grow for Kiwi missing in London

Family in shock over disappearance of New Zealander last seen at a nightclub A major search is under way in London for a New Zealand man who has been missing for six days after failing to return home from an evening at a nightclub.

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May 13th, 2010
Painting the town blue: Boris Johnson announces London ‘cycle superhighways’

One of Boris Johnson 's flagship projects to turn London into "the best city in the world" was today confirmed as a project to paint some of the capital's busiest cycle lanes a rather Tory shade of blue.

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May 13th, 2010
Review of Sails Brasserie at The Boat House, St Aubin’s harbour, Jersey
I had dinner in Sails Brasserie at St Aubin’s Harbour on the Channel Island of Jersey in May 2010,  accompanied by Jackie Gully of Jersey.com.  The Brasserie is on the first floor of The Boat House overlooking the harbour.  We selected from the £25 three course set menu [...]
May 13th, 2010
Beach holiday advice from the Ancient Romans: Sperlonga
Looking for a Mediterranean summer resort with history? How about 2000 years of history? Ancient Roman Emperor Tiberius used to enjoy spending summers in this beautiful seaside retreat on the Tyrrhenian Sea and, millennia later, modern-day Romans still escape the city’s sweltering summers by relaxing on the beach of  beautiful [...]
May 12th, 2010
Victory Day in London

Hundreds of people had gathered in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, in the grounds of the Imperial War Museum for the annual ceremony at London's memorial to the fallen Soviet fighters to mark the day the Nazis surrendered and peace broke out in Europe.

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May 12th, 2010
Night of the Museums Warsaw 15 May 2010 at Warsaw Historical Museum
Speaking to someone this week who was born in Warsaw, I was reminded of one of my favourite museums – the Historical Museum of Warsaw. I love how it’s built into several great historical buildings on Warsaw’s main square, as well as how well-prepared the exhibits are. They cover pretty [...]
April 15th, 2010
Latest Information On Ash Airport Disruption

Ash from a volcanic eruption in Iceland has drifted into the UK forcing airports across the nation to close.

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April 15th, 2010
flydubai and Wataniya Airways expand in Gulf; Angouleme’s London…

" the Kuwaiti airline that celebrated its first anniversary in January - " has this week announced Rome and Vienna as its next two European destinations.

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April 15th, 2010
Athena’s Retreat – Priene, Turkey
I was actually on my way to Selcuk to explore the huge castle which sits on the top of a hill and was constructed by the Selcuk Turks who predate the Ottomans. Whilst driving along a secondary road from Didim via Söke to Selcuk on yet another European destination trip, [...]
April 14th, 2010
Book Review: Slow London

Following one of our number's valiant attempts to put the brakes on with Slow Club we received notice of a new London guide book aimed at helping us all do just that.

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April 12th, 2010
Three face trial over blaze murders

Two waiters and a teenage boy are due to go on trial at the Old Bailey over the murders of two sisters in a fire at their family home.

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April 9th, 2010
City View Hotel London

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April 8th, 2010
The London Dossier: Chapter 8 – Children

A weekly look at Len Deighton's London Dossier, a guide to 'modern' London published during the height of the allegedly swinging sixties.

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February 23rd, 2010
Philly-based firm to design new US London embassy

It will be a fortress, but there's not a fence in sight. U.S. officials announced Tuesday that a light-filled cube by Philadelphia-based architecture firm Kieran Timberlake has won the competition to design the United States' high-security new embassy in London - billed as the greenest and one of the most [...]

February 23rd, 2010
£19 Travelodge UK rooms for stays 12 March – 31 May 2010
Travelodge UK have 200,000 £19 rooms available for stays from 12 March to 31 May 2010. You’ll need to book 21 days in advance and pay the non refundable £19 room price when you book. Edinburgh West End Travelodge Travelodge promotions are one of my top Europe travel tips as they offer [...]
February 22nd, 2010
Ronnie Wood – Ronnie Wood’s Shopping Date

Ronnie Wood took his new girlfriend, Brazilian architecture student Ana Araujo, on a shopping spree this weekend.

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February 22nd, 2010
Train delays and cancellations at Derby station

TRAIN commuters face delays this morning due to a broken down train at Market Harborough in Leicestershire.

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February 20th, 2010
Top Cape Town Day Trips & Excursions
Cape Town, South Africa, has plenty to offer on its own, but venture slightly further afield and there’s a whole lot more to explore – whether it’s wine and brandy, heartening township projects or glorious coastal scenery. Here are some top picks for unforgettable Cape Town day trips. [...]
February 19th, 2010
How Cheap is Your Airline?
Ryanair, everyone’s favourite European airline (tongue-in-cheek) has decided that they will go ahead with plans to charge £1 to use the toilets in flight. Civil Aviation Authorities here in the UK have ruled the change in policy isn’t against the law. Ryanair have already been criticised for additional fees [...]
February 18th, 2010
National Trust may purchase Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios–where the Beatles recorded countless hits–is up for sale. The historic significance of the site has generated calls for the British National Trust to purchase the studios. For more information, see the National Trust website.Lo... [...]
February 18th, 2010
Who to trust in travel?
Dear Mr & Mrs Smith readers, As we all know, the way we book travel has changed so much in the last decade. So who to trust when you’re seeking stylish stays? I discuss trust in my latest post for The New York Times. Trust is especially crucial for anyone who cares [...]
February 16th, 2010
Hotel design: Lucy Mangan vs Victoria Beckham
Apparently Victoria Beckham has been asked to design a hotel in Dubai. We loved The Guardian’s Lucy Mangan’s entertaining article If Posh Spice can design a hotel, why can’t I? published last Saturday. Lucy Mangan reviewed the Bull Hotel in Dorset for Mr & Mrs Smith. [...]
February 14th, 2010
US grants one world airline alliance antitrust immunity

It said the benefits of the oneworld alliance would be lower fares on more routes, increased services, better schedules and reduced travel and connection times.

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February 13th, 2010
Trans-Atlantic venture between carriers should clear antitrust hurdle, but with conditions

In this July 8 1998 file photo, an American Airlines jet taxies past the British Airways maintenance headquarters at London's Heathrow Airport.

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December 29th, 2009
Top 25 Things to Do in Australia & New Zealand
Welcome to the 2009 Viator Traveler Awards: Australia & New Zealand edition! It's time to announce the winners in Australia and New Zealand. We’ve combined input from traveler reviews and photos, data from the millions of travelers who visit Viator.com each year, plus data on what [...]
December 28th, 2009
Three Winter Treats – The Croatian Version
Winters can be difficult with the long cold, dark spells. But thankfully the winters are also a time for some of the best holiday treats. Recipe books are whipped out, special ingredients are purchased and extra effort is taken to create some rich strong flavours that help dispel the icy [...]
December 28th, 2009
Why I loved Brussels
I visited Brussels from 12 – 15 December 2009 and discovered that it’s an exciting, vibrant city, so I want help put paid to this myth that Brussels is a boring. Here are four reasons why I loved Brussels: 1 Christmas events and decorations The Christmas Light Show at Grand Place was [...]
December 25th, 2009
Hotel of the Week: Lion Sands, Ivory Lodge
Having scaled the dizzy mountain heights last week, this time we’ve hunted down the ultimate adventure for Smith amateur explorers. Top of the food chain is Lion Sands in Kruger National Park. Style Boutique bushveld Setting Extraordinary plain Why this week? Christmas is upon us, and while tradition may have encouraged you [...]