Hand Picked Blog
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A Weekend in the New Forest
If you love to explore the great outdoors here is our guide to the perfect New Forest weekend break.
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Offbeat Brides
If you are wondering how to personalise your wedding, then look no further than Terri and Nat Rivero who fused their passions in life to make their special day at Rhinefield House Hotel truly unique to them.
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Afternoon Tea Baby Showers
Make your baby shower a day to remember by celebrating it with a special Afternoon Tea at Hand Picked Hotels.
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First Dance Etiquette
This month we look at first dance etiquette tips and alternative ideas for couples that prefer not to be in the spotlight
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Explore Jersey
With a choice of Hand Picked venues in Jersey, the most southerly of the British Isles makes for a superb getaway whatever time of the year it is.
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Halloween
The origins of Halloween and what you should be doing to celebrate the spookiest night of the year.
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Achieving the Dream Wedding on a Budget
There are plenty of ways to cut down on your costs when planning a wedding and still have a relaxed, fun and perfect day, as Tara and Steve Purchell discovered at Audleys Wood Hotel, Basingstoke.
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A Weekend in Bath
The team at Bailbrook House share some of their favourite ways to while away a weekend in Bath and the surrounding area, as well as some of the best cycle routes for those keen to explore on two wheels.
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Live like Royalty: Top Six Royal Breaks
Live like royalty with Hand Picked Hotels and walk in the footsteps of the monarchy where you too can play king or queen for a day, a night, a weekend…
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My Big Fat Geek Wedding
If you are looking to pull off a wedding that is equal parts nerdy and cool, here is a perfect example of a geek chic couple doing it their way at New Hall Hotel & Spa.
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