A taste of Corsica

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We had big plans for our long weekend in Corsica in May.

Driving, hiking, rugged mountains, deserted beaches, excellent food, fabulous wine – we were keen to try everything we’d heard about this island-mountain of the Mediterannean.

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Weekend in Istanbul

It was a perfect family weekend – just three hours on an aeroplane and we were in a different world.

Istanbul was pulsing with life and history, warm hospitality, colourful bazaars and gorgeous food.

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