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Living in the country means enjoying peace and calm far away from urban stress. The country retreats we create for ourselves reflect this difference. A measure of the value we place on our rural sanctuaries is the attention paid to every aspect of their design and construction. Today’s rural retreat..

The exotic beauty of the Asian coastline and the Pacific islands have always been attractive to Western tourists. Here is a lavishly illustrated guide to the most contemporary and innovatively designed hotels in countries from Turkey to Japan, with Thailand and Indonesia in-between, and Australia an..

The dining capital of the UK, London is home to an ever-expanding crop of scene-making restaurants. This new edition gives a fresh overview of the hippest places to enjoy a meal on the town. With a broad selection that encompasses diverse cuisines and dining styles, this guide features eateries wher..

Toronto's city limits are vast, but fortunately for the visitor most of the city's key sights, better restaurants and livelier nightspots are concentrated in the city centre. "The Rough Guide" map will point you in the right direction with its comprehensive street index and handy listings of the bes..

The Rough Guide to Europe 2005 edition is the ultimate budget guide to the continent. There is a 24-page full-colour section containing a selective and subjective taste of the continent's highlights illustrated with dozens of photos. There are lively accounts of all the main attractions, from seeing..

From all over the Americas, and especially from Europe, the hip and discerning are flocking to sample Miami’s glamorous dining scene. The famed Art Deco splendor of South Beach, in particular, contains gorgeous eateries the equal of those anywhere in the world. As you might expect from the unofficia..

Today, Brussels is not simply the capital city of Belgium. As the home of the European Union and NATO, it is also the political and administrative capital of Europe. However, one of Brussel’s great strengths is that it has retained its traditional charm. Modern day Brussels offers restaurants of all..

With a tradition of excellence in the culinary arts, Zurich’s many exciting hot-spots bear witness to its status as a magnet for commerce and art. Quality and attention to detail are the hallmarks of this Swiss standard bearer. The restaurant interiors photographed here encompass the sleek as well a..

Vienna's elegance and monumentality reflect its once exalted status as the showpiece of an empire but Austria's capital is also a generous, open-armed city where everyday life plays itself out in world-famous caf?s, wine taverns, and restaurants. Here is a selection of the most fashionable places to..

One of a new series of authoritative guides teNeues is introducing this season, Cool Shops Milan takes the reader on a tour of the best stores and boutiques in this dynamic, fashion-conscious city. While there are several famous shops included in this selection (Emilio Pucci, Paul Smith, Jimmy Choo)..

Spain’s capital is also its most ebullient city. To experience Madrid is to explore its restaurants and eateries, prop up its countless bars, and be swept up in its nocturnal charms. In this diverse and open-armed city is a thriving restaurant scene with menus serving dishes of infinite variety in t..

Perched on the edge of Lake Michigan, America’s third largest city has long been famous for its modern architecture, raucous character and tumultuous history. During the past couple of decades however, it has become just as well known for its thriving restaurant scene. There is food and ambience to ..