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Road works and Rail engineering cause chaos
Visitors travelling to the South West this Easter bank holiday should brace themselves for delays as our road and rail networks are put to the test.
The rebirth of the Westcountry
The Westcountry has shaken off its country-bumpkin image and reinvented itself as a cultural hotbed, says travel book firm Lonely Planet.
Fall in love with the city of Bath.....again!
The city of Bath has a well-earned reputation as one of the world's most romantic destinations.
Relaxing, rejuvenating Padstow!
Traditionally a fishing port, the small Cornish town of Padstow has emerged as a popular tourist destination.
Barcelona flight set to take off
Budget airline Flybe is introducing nine new routes from its two airports in Devon and Cornwall.
Dartmouth becoming leading hub for cruise liners
The stunning seaside town of Dartmouth is fast becoming a leading tourist hub for cruises liners from around the globe.
Flybe announces new flight routes
Flybe, the Exeter-based low-cost airline, has announced it is launching nine new routes from its two airports in Devon and Cornwall.
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South West has a 'hunger' for new hotels
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More than 2,000 new hotel rooms are needed to meet demand for holidays and visits in the South West, according to the region's largest firm of international property consultants.
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South West is the tourist's top spot
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The South West has become the top choice for British tourists, according to the Channel 4 programme, Britain's Favourite Holiday.
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Tourism worth £8.9bn to region
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Tourism contributes £8.9bn to the South West economy each year, a new study has found.
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Travel tips to beat the credit crunch
Tots to Travel, experts in family-friendly travel, have these tips on how to cut costs when travelling with children.
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Med diet protects against diabetes
A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish could help protect against Type 2 diabetes, a study finds.
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South Africa the most popular gap year destination
Research from Year Out Group shows that South Africa, followed by Canada and Kenya, is now the most popular country for structured gap year placements.
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HOTEL Of The Week
World's most expensive hotel suites
The luxurious Two Story Sky Villa at The Palms in Las Vegas has been crowned the world's most expensive hotel suite by US business magazine Forbes.
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PROPERTY Of The Week
Cornworthy home on market for £4m
A contemporary designed property with commanding River Dart views has gone on the market, with offers sought in the region of £4m.
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WINE Of The Week
Camel Valley Bacchus 2006
The sun is starting to peek out from behind the snow clouds, the spring flowers are in full colour, the evenings are lighter again … at last we can look forward to the spring/summer season ahead.
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RECIPE Of The Week
Grilled Exmouth sea bass fillet, dill potatoes, crispy Serrano ham and roasted Somerset purple garlic salsa
By Tim Golder, head chef at Topsham's prestigious Oliva Restaurant, which was named best restaurant in Devon at the 2007 Devon Life Food and Drink Awards.
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VILLAGE Of The Week
Cove's long history rich with ship wrecks and smuggling tales
Hope Cove probably derives from the Old English hop meaning a circular valley...
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PRODUCT Of The Week
World's fastest Blu-ray burner launched in UK
Electronics giant LG Electronics has launched what it claims is the world’s fastest Blu-ray rewriter and HD DVD-ROM drive in the UK.
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RESTAURANT Of The Week
Boxwood Café review: Raving about Ramsay
999Today food critic Natasha Heard reviews the delightful Boxwood Café, part of the luxurious Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge, London.
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