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Sunday, November 02, 2008

It's peaceful here on top of the world: Ladakh 'Little Tibet'

Ladakh, known as 'Little Tibet', is a bastion of Buddhist calm in a wild and remote region. Sarah Barrell gets a taste of village life in the Himalayas.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

City slicker: A guide to Genoa

A new film is about to put this Italian port in the spotlight. Sarah Barrell offers a guide to the sights for new, and returning visitors.
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Sunday, October 12, 2008

Stay the night: The Randolph, Oxford

A great opportunity has been missed in the recent makeover of Oxford's most venerable hotel, says Sarah Barrell.
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Sunday, September 07, 2008

The rise of the urban eco-hotel

Big chains and bijou boutiques across the world are saving energy without saving on style. Sarah Barrell reports on a rural idea taking root in the city.
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Sunday, August 31, 2008

Stay The Night: Thalassa, Paphos

Sun, spa and an ancient Cypriot ruin all to yourself. 
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Sunday, July 27, 2008

Hotel Of The Week: San Domenico House, London

The little Chelsea hotel with big aspirations.
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Sunday, July 13, 2008

Even at the age of 400, Quebec's still young at heart

Celebrated as an olde worlde outpost of France, this city is far more modern than it seems at first glance, says Sarah Barrell.
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Sunday, July 06, 2008

Times are tight – but there’s always cash for a holiday

There may be trouble ahead but they aren't keeping holiday-makers at home. In fact, the travel business is reporting continuing growth. Sarah Barrell explains. 
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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Well and truly hidden Oman

Zighy Bay is the Oman's latest luxury offering. But, asks Sarah Barrell, will guests get any sense of the country it's in? 
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Sunday, June 08, 2008

DJ Spoony: A day on the fairways, a night on the tiles

As the US Open tees off this week, DJ Spoony explains why his love of golf has given him a passion for travelling.
Independent on Sunday travel section
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Sunday, May 25, 2008

Does Cyprus know where to draw the line?

The recent election of a president on an election ticket could herald a new era of tourism for the island, says Sarah Barrell
Independent on Sunday travel section
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Thursday, May 01, 2008

Home from Home?

Despite historic British rule, Cyprus offers a surprisingly authentic experience away from the madding crowds for those who seek it, discovers Sarah Barrell
ABTA Magazine, May issue (pages 80-86)

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Sunday, February 17, 2008

Italy: From top to toe, it's a bumper year in the Boot

Celebrate Palladio and Puccini's birthdays or learn football from a World Cup star, says Sarah Barrell
Independent on Sunday travel section
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Saturday, February 02, 2008

Five Best European City Hotels

The Independent Saturday Magazine
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Sunday, January 13, 2008

On the Eco Trail, from Madagascar to New York

Green-minded travellers are set to enjoy some of the best holidays on offer this year. Sarah Barrell picks her favourites
Independent on Sunday travel section
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Friday, December 21, 2007

Behave yourself! This is New York's the Land of No

They're a bossy bunch on New York's Fire Island. But despite the list of don'ts, Sarah Barrell warms to the place.
Independent on Sunday travel section
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Sunday, October 07, 2007

Luxury Breaks: Now you can buy a piece of the American Drea

A new trend in holiday-home ownership harks back to the days of the Great Camps, says Sarah Barrell
Independent on Sunday Travel section
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Saturday, June 24, 2006

Rich pickings in the orchard of Europe

The Telegraph Travel section
It's close to the Costa Blanca, but it remains a deeply Spanish little city, says Sarah Barrell.
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Saturday, May 27, 2006

Five Best: American Retro Motels

The Independent's Traveller magazine
Trailers without the trash: Sarah Barrell steps back in time for a taste of 1950s kitsch
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Sunday, April 16, 2006

San Diego: Some like it really cool

The Independent on Sunday
San Diego may be less than two hours' drive from Los Angeles but it couldn't be further removed in spirit. West Coasters like to call the city "LA without the attitude" but this is to miss, entirely, San Diego's unique qualities. Nothing like its northern neighbour in layout, size, attitude or atmosphere, if San Diego had to be compared to any of its coastal compatriots it would perhaps be San Francisco.
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