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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


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


Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort
Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort is found in the relatively undiscovered Maremma region of Tuscany between Mediterranean beaches and...
Eat Drink Travel
Jan 23, 2025


Would You Swap Your Car for a Bottle of Wine?
‘You travelled by train?’ Anthony, the friendly waiter at Bedruthan Hotel’s Wild Café asks, with real interest. ‘That means we give you a...
Jane Egginton
Jul 30, 2024


Montpelier Plantation Nevis
Late last year Judith and Jane visited the lovely Caribbean island of Nevis As one of the earliest colonies and the closest to the UK (in...
Jane Egginton & Judith Baker
Feb 17, 2024


Drink Brean -Rich's Cider
For a true taste of Somerset head to Rich's Cider Farm which has made cider for 70 years. See vintage farm machinery and cider making...
Eat Drink Travel
Oct 10, 2023


Family friendly Brean
Brean has accommodation to suit all families, from fun pods to lodges. Children are sure of a good time with activities, parks and play...
Eat Drink Travel
Oct 10, 2023


Historic Brean
History buffs, walkers and nature enthusiasts will love exploring Brean Down Fort, a historical site located on the headland of Brean...
Eat Drink Travel
Oct 6, 2023


Eat Brean
Treat yourself to Cream Tea overlooking the 18th green at Brean Country Club. Here, the great British tradition of cream tea comes in a...
Eat Drink Travel
Oct 6, 2023
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