I am a big fan of actually getting to grips with the food we eat. Just unwrapping the packaging on a piece of steak or fish and dropping it into the frying pan is all to easy. How many of us go squeamish at the thought of killing and gutting a fish but are perfectly happy to gobble down a Dover Sole without a second thought?
Well, there’s nothing to stop any of us popping to a coastal spot, river or lake and catching your dinner. However, most of us will want some guidance and that’s where River Cottage Catch and Cook days might be of help.
Based on the southern coast of Great Britain the Catch and Cook day talks you through the rudiments of angling, hands on cooking and filleting followed by a full on piscatorial feast.
The River Cottage web site says:
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Ever wanted to explore Egypt on a Nile Cruise? The Oberoi Zahra luxury cruiser maybe the way to do it.
At all inclusive rates of £1,750 ($3,500) per person it shouldn’t blow the bank either.
Luxury features include:
• Twenty-five Luxury Suites are tastefully appointed with timber floors and elegant interiors. Large windows in the suites and in the ensuite bathrooms offer panoramic views of the Nile.
• The spacious Grand Suites with separate living rooms, private terraces and jacuzzis redefine luxury on the Nile.
• Spa, swimming pool and gymnasium.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are apparently enjoying the delights of the exclusive Desroches Island Resort in the Seychelles. You can hardly blame them with Summer 2007 a complete wash out in the UK.
Desroches Island is simply idyllic, boasting only a very small number of bungalows set within sun drenched gardens.
The resorts is set on the edge of a white sandy beach just one hour flight from Mahe. Its 20 well appointed junior suites, arranged ten on either side of the central restaurant, bar and lounge area and are connected by a covered walkway.
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In:Spa is a luxury wellbeing retreat that includes an expert team of massage therapists, nutritionists, chefs, yoga teachers and personal trainers. This team can help you achieve weight-loss, improved fitness, greater flexibility, stress relief and a heightened sense of wellbeing.
The In:Spa web site describes the start of your holiday:
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We looked at some of the highlights of Turkey here.
In this context I was interested to note that you can now enjoy what’s called the “Life Craft Experience” - a life coaching holiday offered aboard a traditional Turkish Gulet or sailing boat.
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