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Sustainable travel: How luxury staycations can cut your carbon footprint
4 March 2024
Discover how the UK’s best luxury hotels are leading the way for more sustainable travel and the benefits of slow travel.
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Beat the Heat: Perfect summer serves with Double Dutch
16 August 2024
Things are hotting up this summer – but Double Dutch bring the answer with their perfect summer serves. We caught up with founder Raissa de Haas to talk all things Double Dutch, and get their take on the best cocktail recipes for the summer.
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The Handle 2024
Our annual captivating print edition dedicated to British seasonal produce, provenance and exciting travel tips.
Discover 40+ recipes from renowned chefs in the PoB Hotels’ collection, oodles of inspiration for your idyllic British getaway, delve into sustainable dining practices, explore the art of cultivating your own produce, and glean expert wine-pairing tips. The Handle is your gateway to a host of unique experiences.
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