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Visiting Kent
There are so many things to see and do in the beautiful Weald of Kent, and either of our two Hand Picked Hotels makes a great base for a long weekend.
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Let your creativity flourish in the great outdoors
Spending time in the open air is healthy for you – as well as increasing your Vitamin D levels, your endorphins and overall focus also spike.
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A family affair
Finding a special way to incorporate their two daughters into their wedding at Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa was a key priority for Kerrie and Stuart Toop.
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Detox and body scrubs for summer
Enjoy the benefits of our spa treatments to help detoxify the body
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Guides to Bridesmaids
This month we look at the role of the bridesmaid and how it has changed over the years.
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Visiting Stratford-upon-Avon
Located just six miles from the town centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, Ettington Park Hotel is perfectly located for sightseers, shoppers and theatre-goers.
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Going against tradition
Traditional weddings are becoming a thing of the past, as more couples throw out the rule book. We meet Tristan and Duncan who did just that and hosted a three-day extravaganza that will live with them forever at Crathorne Hall Hotel, North Yorkshire.
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