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Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Hercules continues his legacy

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Newsflash from the European Nature Trust: The first uropean Elk born north of the "Great Glen' in 1100 years!  Last Friday afternoon, the 20th May, "Hulda", a European Elk imported from the north of Sweden in 2007, gave birth to her first calf. David Clark, Alladale Wilderness Reserve's Head Ranger, reports that mother and calf are in great shape. "Hercules", the sire of the calf (the ...

10 Inspired Summer Destinations

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If traipsing to the same hotel in the same country every summer is getting monotonous, perhaps it’s time to add a little flavour to your stale routine. Qube has ten of the most extraordinary places in mind. Africa Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique – Encompassing the most beautiful stretch of the African coast, Mozambique satisfies several holiday desires in one. Snorkel meandering rivers ...

Thursday, 19 May 2011

Keeping up the spirit of the Renaissance

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Last week saw the grand opening of the new 5-star St Pancras Renaissance hotel (a renovation of the former Midland Grand). The opening marks the end of the revamp of St Pancras International station. Overseen by general manager Kevin Kelly, the project aimed to restore the hotel to its original Victorian grandeur, and has apparently succeeded – it is currently hailed as ‘the most romantic ...