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Cheese, calvados and other morsels

To chef Philippe Valet, Normandy’s bustling markets and seafood-centric brasseries are where visitors can get an authentic taste of the region’s excellent local produce.

Glamping

These days, it’s all about the fun and adventure that camping brings, but minus the grime, unpredictable weather, and bathroom nightmares.

In sparkling form

By fusing a winemaking tradition with a hip image, Giorgio Polegato, president of Astoria winery, aims to broaden the appeal of prosecco enjoyment.

A worthy gourmet escape

It seems like the wine region of Margaret River is sparing no expense to give its Barossa Valley and Hunter Valley neighbours a run for their money when it comes to fiestas.

Wine dinners

Head down to La Cicala at Club Street, and Jim Thompson at Dempsey Hill for a wine dinner. Savour Portuguese wines such as Cape Roca Vinho Verde White and Monte Cascas Colheita Red Douro.

Banking on history

Lebanese winery Chateau Muscar may have been founded in 1930, but it can count on the country’s 6,000-year-old winemaking tradition to inspire and drive them to produce quality wines.

The spice of life

Chengdu may be an increasingly modern capital in Sichuan, but the locals know how to slow down and indulge in the city’s diverse cuisine and other simple pleasures, says chef Du Fei.

Caffeine by day, tannins by night…

Caffeine by day, tannins by night may well be the unspoken motto at Caveau Wines & Bar, the Les Amis Group’s latest opening on Scotts Road.

Staycations are a breeze to plan when you need a short breather, but Montigo Resorts, which combines the tranquillity of an island retreat and the panache of a world-class resort, also qualifies as a choice getaway without the fuss.

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