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The Feathers in Woodstock - A Very Special Hotel
The Feathers in Woodstock is a delightful combination of ancient architecture outside and contemporary comfort inside. This unique hostelry has twenty-six stylish bedrooms and offers excellent food in its restaurant. It is ideally placed for exploring Woodstock and Blenheim Palace.
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Woodstock and Blenheim Palace a Perfect Pair for a Great Outing
Woodstock in Oxfordshire is a wonderful example of an old English town with streets lined with independent shops, cafes and restaurants and hotels and public houses occupying seventeenth century buildings including the old coaching inns. It is surrounded by the grounds of the magnificent Blenheim…
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Three Quirky Excursions in the Kurzeme Region of Latvia
Kabile Manor, Ēdole Castle and Ventspils Radio Station based in an old Soviet Radio Station are unique attractions found in the natural landscapes of the Kurzeme region in Latvia. Be enchanted by the songs of the Suiti singers, a UNESCO protected culture.
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Some Joys of Jūrmala in Latvia
The arts and architecture feature strongly in Jūrmala a Baltic coastal town in the Latvian region of Kurzeme. Its long stretch of sandy beaches and proximity to Riga, the capital, have been attracting visitors since the mid-eighteenth century and even more so since the advent of the railway in…
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Beyond the Beach at Pāvilosta in Latvia
Pāvilosta in Latvia – and I quote - is like the border between the man-made world and the primeval forces of nature, authentic and true. Therefore, this place is much loved by people who are looking for true emotion, peace and tranquillity.
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Kuldīga in Latvia and its Seventeenth Century Showcase
Door by door, shutter by shutter Kuldīga in Latvia is restoring its lovely old buildings to their former glory. It is a labour of love undertaken by its residents and supervised by experts based at the Restoration Centre.
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Adventures with a Mifi
The MiFi is a small portable device that provides a secure connection to the internet for several people at one time. It is available to hire, already set up for the destination to be visited. A must for those who have to work while travelling outside the UK.
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Leeds Castle in Kent - The Complete Day Out
Leeds Castle near Maidstone in Kent has so much to offer its visitors that a day is not enough. Day tickets to enter the castle and grounds are valid for a year. Attractions include a tour of the castle, walks around the extensive grounds, a falconry, a maze and underground grotto, and a fabulous…
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Discover Saint Omer in Pas de Calais, France
Saint Omer in Pas de Calais a department in Northern France is very proud of its heritage. This includes the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral and the hand cut canals traversing the Audomarois marsh. This area, the largest marsh under cultivation and a natural habitat for wildlife has led to the…
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Houghton Lodge and its Tea Rooms in the Test Valley, Hampshire
The Test Valley in Hampshire is a unique landscape. Clear chalk streams thread their way through a gently undulating countryside bordered by lush water meadows and beautiful properties. The sweeping lawns of Houghton Lodge reach down to the banks of the River Test famous for its fly fishing.
