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The Timeless Glamour of Hotel Bars

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The movies have a lot to answer for. From Pretty Woman to Lost In Translation – some of our most treasured pieces of cinema feature a memorable hotel bar scene.  Would Dustin Hoffman have been so seduced by Mrs. Robinson if their first rendezvous in The Graduate hadn’t been at The Taft Hotel? Up on the silver screen, the hotel bar is full of timeless romance and a delicious sense of the clandestine – it’s where the action is. It is also where you can rely on a mean cocktail and the swift efficiency of good old-fashioned service.

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High in the Sky

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One way to truly see the sights of a city is from high up in the sky. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best places from which to take in spectacular views of 10 of our favourites.

Barcelona
The Christopher Columbus monument stands tall at the bottom of the city’s bustling Las Ramblas, not far from the sea, inviting visitors to ascend to the top and enjoy breathtaking views of the Catalan capital and Cataluña’s coastline. Or, head up one of the towers of the renowned Sagrada Família or to the rooftop terrace of Casa Milà.

Berlin
On a trip to the German capital, be sure to rise to the top of the Fernsehturm, the city’s TV Tower. Have a drink or snack in the revolving restaurant whilst enjoying a 360º vista of Berlin’s magnificent monuments.

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Churros

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What is it?

Churros is a traditional sweet Spanish dessert or snack made from fried dough, often referred to as a Spanish doughnut.

Origins

Centuries ago the first churros were made by Spanish shepherds high up in the mountains, as fresh baked goods were impossible to come by. Travellers living in the hills created a churros paste, which they fried in a pan over an open fire, and it soon became their daily staple food.

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Cupcake Crazy

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A craze that has taken the world by storm is the cupcake – and with good reason! Small but perfectly formed, the cupcake was created as an individual serving, designed to bring a little piece of joy to a person’s day. Ideally served with a cup of tea or coffee, or a hot chocolate for those with a real sweet tooth, it’s the ideal treat – morning, noon or night!

They do say, after all, that the best things come in small packages…

Here’s our pick of the best places to enjoy a perfectly-sized piece of deliciousness! Continue reading →