How long have you been holidaying in the Algarve?
Eric Morecambe recommended it to us in the mid-70s when we met up as families and we’ve been addicted to it ever since. I’ve owned a lovely four-bedroom villa here for 13 years, which we share with friends.
It overlooks the lovely, long beach half a mile away at Meia Praia, near the pretty town of Lagos. Nobody overlooks us and when you’re swimming in the pool you feel like you’re in a lovely, private gard...

One of the UK’s most highly respected and recognised actresses, Carol Harrison has appeared in some of Britain’s most well-known TV shows, including ‘A Touch of Frost’, ‘The Bill’ and ‘Casualty’ and has also starred opposite Ray Winstone and in the cult hit ‘Human Traffic’. As the fiery and passionate Louise Raymond (Tiffany’s mum), her storyline with son-in-law, Grant Mitchell gripped the nation and won ‘EastEnders’ its first BAFTA for Best Soap.

Carol talks ...

After graduating from the University of Birmingham and jobs as a lorry driver and security guard, his road to success began when he first found fame alongside Lenny Henry in the cult show ‘Tiswas’. Following a 17-year stint presenting the popular Breakfast Show on Capital Radio, he clocked up numerous other TV credits before taking the chair in the hugely successful ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ – one of the biggest British game shows of all time, with a format, catchphrases and ...

“There is a lot of uncertainty and everyone is trying to cut costs where they can. Travel is one of the first things businesses will look at,” said Jeremy Glaser, a hospitality industry analyst at Morningstar. JP Morgan analyst Joe Greff lowered earnings estimated for all lodging companies under coverage, citing factors such as lower corporate volumes and higher group cancellation rates. He also lowered ratings on Marriott International Inc and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc ...

DAYS 1-2 – FLY TO DELHI

Departing London for an overnight flight to the Indian capital, Delhi. Arrive late morning on Day 2 and transfer to the elegant Claridges Hotel.

DAY 3 – SIGHTSEEING IN DELHI
Located on the banks of the River Yamuna, Delhi is one of India’s most colourful and exciting metropolises. A major cultural, political and commercial centre, the old and new cities exist harmoniously together. Embark upon an enlightening sightseeing tour visit...

Healthy start

Missing meals doesn’t help us lose weight and it isn’t good for us, because we can miss out on essential nutrients. There is some evidence to suggest that eating breakfast can actually help people control their weight. Try a bowl of wholegrain cereal with some sliced banana and a glass of fruit juice.

Importance of starch

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Famous property often makes the news. Whether it’s the scene of a grizzly Hollywood homicide, the home of a global star or the location of an historic event, when these buildings come up for sale, you are guaranteed to hear about it. It has been recently revealed that the owner of Wheeler End recording studios, based on Huckenden farm in Buckinghamshire is to sell the property.

The recording studios have long been a favourite of the widely lauded but musically challenged Oasis, w...

And they all have one thing in common – apart from their millions. Once they’ve built or bought their hotel, they step back…and appoint a manager to make the place run smoothly from day to day (usually someone with plenty of experience). And this, of course, is the key.

So many less well-heeled hopefuls see their dream turn into a nightmare the minute the first guests arrive, because they have little or no experience of the service industry. They quickly find out that...

Visitors to Beijing, where most of the events will be staged, can expect to be almost overwhelmed by the westernisation that will be in place for the opening ceremony on August 8.
Beijing is already encouraging its citizens to adopt many niceties for the benefit of foreign visitors. Orderly lines and less stilted translations are in. Spitting on the sidewalk – normally acceptable – is out.
The Chinese are a pragmatic people and they see the Olympics as a great opportun...