Boutique bargains Malmaison, the boutique chain with hotels in 16 UK cities, is offering a winter stay for two for £75 in 13 locations, including Edinburgh, Belfast and Brighton, provided they spend at least £50 in the restaurant. The Cheltenham one is a little more expensive at £85, Oxford is …
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Bag the best deals Snow-risky early December, the cold depths of January and the sunny end of April are almost always the cheapest times to go. Get a heads-up on deals by signing up to newslettters from ski companies, such as Skiworld. A recent flash sale had seven nights half-board …
Read More »A local’s guide to Ghent, Belgium: artisanal beer, bargain vintage and docklands clubbing
Food Ghent is blessed with an exciting eating-out scene, with unpretentious, creative young chefs favouring local, seasonal ingredients with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. I recommend Aroy Aroy, the latest venture of chef Jason Blanckaert, who has abandoned his Michelin stars and just cooks what he likes. Right now …
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