Quick Tips
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TRAVEL
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London Heathrow
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The London Airports, especially Terminal 5 but we have heard irate reports of Gatwick as well, seem to be disfunctional this year. So be warned, you may face large delays in being processed.
Despite a very fast and easy checkin with BA that with the pre-boarding on their easy to use website (stark contrast to Virgin Atlantic site!) we waited 45 minutes for our one piece of carry on to be examined. There was only one passenger ahead of us. First there was no one to examine the carry on's in our line, then when he did arrive he moved as slowly as possible to detect motion. The passenger ahead of us was so irate, the then punished the inspector by moving just as slowly to repack his bag. Apparently, a passenger is under no obligation to move and the inspectors cannot request that they do so. So be warned.
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Featured Hotel
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Hilton Hotel London Heathrow Terminal 5
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If you do having to pass through LHR, then the brand new and excellent Hilton London Heathrow Terminal 5 as it is called, is a great place to spend the night. Perfect sound proofing, modern interior in great taste, and speaking of taste, they bake their own breads! Outside unpreposessing but the interior excellent. Even swans in the small river in front. Beautiful views of Windsor Castle in the distance.
Its about 20 minutes by shuttle from the airport, so allow time. Or you can always take a taxi.
www.hilton.com/heathrowterminal5
tel: +44 1753 766467
fax: +44 1753 766406
More coming later.
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Nostalgia
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Mrs. Keeple's bread
gone but not forgetten.
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 Mrs. Keeple's bread, as we knew it in 1973, was also F.H. Wells General Stores and host to the most wonderful British bakery around for a generation in Camberley, Surrey, England. This is a story of what was but is no more. Enjoy a journey into a nostalgic past of fine country breads by a baker of the old school in a coal fired oven and kneeded by hand.
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An E-Magazine of Luxury Hotels, Top Restaurants, Inns &
Other Up-Scale Travel and Food Reviews from Peter and Linda D'Aprix
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All our coverage is editorial and entirely subjective reflecting our own personal experiences.
We are dedicated to doggie friendly establishments but not exclusively.
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Spring Issue 2012
Featured Hotels and Restaurants
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USA
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Near Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Tickle Pink Inn, nr Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA
 One of the best hotel views over the Pacific in a charming, hillside hotel just a bit further south on the coast from Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Fall asleep to the sound of the surf, all rooms with sea views. No restaurant, but expansive Continental breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese. Some rooms and suites with fireplaces.
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UK
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Between the New Forest and the sea, Hampshire.
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Chewton Glen Hotel *****, New Milton, Hampshire..
 Chewton Glen is more than a luxury country hotel - it is a spa and country club with golf and other activities situated between the ancient New Forest and the English Channel just a few minutes walk from the beach. Superb cusine. Lovely in the spring andsummer and warm and cozy in the autumn and winter. It is a luxury destination in itself, not to be missed.
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FRANCE
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A Classic Beauty right on the sea at Juan-les-Pins.
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Hotel Belles Rives*****, Juan-les-Pins, France.
 Located just a few hours by autoroute from Paris in the heart of the Burgundian countryside, the annex is a romantic ancient water mill and his world class cuisine has been at the top of the field for too many years to mention. There are lovely upscale classically French rooms,18 hole golf course and spa just a stone's throw from Paris and 3 Michelin starred chef, M. Marc Meneau's, name attached! In the spring after the rains of winter, the lush grounds will be in full riot of flowers and fresh buds on the trees.
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An Oasis on the edge of Saint-Tropez.
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Hotel la Bastide de Saint Tropez *****, Saint Tropez, Var, France
T his charming, peaceful, upscale retreat is a balm to the soul. Just on the outskirts of the village of St. Tropez, within walking distance of the cafes, the restaurants and the center of town. Perfect for romantic get-aways or family summer vacations. Open year round, the spring brings out the flowers and the leaves on the ancient olive trees. It features a very fine restaurant (Below).
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One of our favorite hotels in France!
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Hotel "La Bastide de Marie****", Ménerbes (near Avignon), Provence.
I "La Bastide Marie" is simply one of the most charming and discrete deluxe luxury country inns we have come across. Tucked away in a valley carpeted in vineyards at the base of the village of Ménerbes, not far from Avignon and a stone's throw from Bonnieux; this area of the Luberon is a nature park in itself. A land of rustic beauty.
Excellent "market" style menu with just two choices for each of 3 courses. Ingredients at their prime coupled with a deft touch and an appreciation of the tastes of Provence, this is "haute rustique" at its best.
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