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Handbook of Doing Business in South East Europe by Dietmar Sternad / Prof Thomas Doring, Palgrave Macmillan, £85
The Handbook of Doing Business in South East Europe provides a comprehensive yet compact account of the business environment in southeast Europe. Academic experts present data and analysis on the major political, legal, economic, cultural and social issues and trends which have an influence on business activities in the region....

Honda VT750S Special Edition (approx £6,000)
Honda’s enduringly popular VT750S – both classic and retro styles – are now available in special editions, further refining machines well known for delivering an all-round driving experience. Both feature ‘Championship White’ body work and luxurious chrome-finished details. All riders will appreciate the light, confidence-inspiring handling.

Æ+Y Phone (approx £36,000)
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Currently, it is a long and often costly process to move your pet overseas. Be it a cat, dog, horse or other animal, all will have to go through some sort of quarantine whether travelling within Europe or further afield, perhaps to Australia or the US. Bear in mind that each country will have its own rules and regulations for bringing a pet into the country from the UK, so find out exactly what the requirements are before you make any plans.

You can sign your pet up to...

Arguably one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, and since it features so frequently in film and literature Rome has, perhaps unfairly, been called a cliché. In any case, the locale needs little introduction, even to those who’ve never visited the ancient city. But it didn’t reach the top of the tourist charts without good reason, and it’s understandable that people are drawn to the historical fortress city like bees to honey.

Aside from being a true tourist magn...

The capital of Greek island Crete, Heraklion (or Iraklion) is an historical centre and major cultural city. Over 150,000 of Crete’s population are located there, making it the biggest city on the island, and the fourth in Greece overall. It was founded in the ninth century, but dates back far beyond that as one of the most ancient seats of civilisation in the world.

As such, it has pretty much unrivalled historical significance.

It is partly that rich history that has establis...

As popular as ever with the super rich, never mind essential for travel between smaller islands in remote parts of the world, boats can be just as important, if not more, than the car and plane. With planes facing the strictest safety checks and cars forever due an MOT, boats are no different and companies out there make it their profession to ensure the highest standards for anything and anyone floating above the deep blue sea.

Marine surveyors will oversee all aspects of marine vesse...

South African-born Prue Leith is a well-travelled multi-tasker with a steady stream of projects on the go. Among her many roles, she’s a restaurateur, caterer, TV cook, broadcaster, author and cookery writer, and she’s also the brains behind Leith’s School of Food and Wine. Moreover, she serves as a non-executive director of Orient Express Hotels Ltd, and is one of the co-founders of the charity business, The British Food Trust.

What is your favourite type of world cuisine?
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Round Mountain Ranch, listed by Jeff Buerger with Hall and Hall, is a complete package: a multi-dimensional property featuring the most desirable amenities of today’s investment-quality rural real estate. This property offers a rare combination of recreational attributes, exceptional water and fishery resources, abundant wildlife, a location contiguous to over a million acres of national forest and first-class improvements set up a for high-end equestrian and/or cattle operation. Located wi...