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Third Age Wellness at a Luxury Longevity Retreat
How I lost two kilos, grew taller and got a takeaway of tips on how to age well. Jane Egginton visits the unique Lucia Magnani long life clinic with diagnostics, mud treatments and five meals a day as its USP. Mussolini enjoyed the health giving properties here a century before my stay, along with the pleasures of the decadent Grand Hotel next door which today has a Michelin starred restaurant. Guests of the clinic eat dinner at the hotel, but are giving a prescribed menu
Jane Egginton
Jan 14


Dominica takes the spotlight
Waterfall: credit: Scott Sporleder ONE OF THE CARIBBEAN’S HIDDEN GEMS TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT The Nature Island of Dominica in the eastern Caribbean is known for its lush rainforest, waterfalls and sparkling lakes rather than big hotels, lively nightlife noisy bars and rum and reggae. But it could be the Caribbean destination of choice for eco conscious travellers in 2026 as plans for a new international airport, one of the world’s longest cable cars, beautiful luxury eco-lodges
judithbaker
Jan 8


Ancient Rome's Vegas
Baia in a suburb of Naples has ancient underwater sites predating Pompeii. It is home to a 2000 year old sunken city where the Romans would holiday and entertain. The underwater Archaeology Park has amazing well preserved sites including the Pisoni Villa and the mosaics of Villa Protiro all surrounded by schools of fish. See the well preserved walls and statues. It is possible to pass through marble bathrooms and reception areas which would have been enjoyed by Roma
judithbaker
Nov 3, 2025


Angler restaurant Moorgate
A Michelin starred restaurant on the top of South Place Hotel in the City of London with a stunning rooftop terrace and fresh sustainable...
judithbaker
Aug 18, 2025


What to do in Tirana Albania
Long overlooked by tourists, the small Balkan country of Albania is opening up to visitors and has already been tipped as one of the...
judithbaker
Apr 1, 2025


Hotel Maria Helsinki
Hotel Maria. Helsinki’s new Nordic stunner has old world beauty too. The Hotel Maria is a stunning property in central Helsinki which had...
judithbaker
Apr 1, 2025


Gulet cruise around Montenegro
The islands of Montenegro are filled with fascinating sites and natural beauty and what better way to experience them than by a leisurely...
judithbaker
Apr 1, 2025


Sri Lanka takes off again
Sri Lanka’s fortunes may have taken a dip over recent years with the combination of political unrest and COVID, so it is a pleasant...
Eat Drink Travel
Jan 27, 2025
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