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  Three-Sexty
Three-Sexty
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Istanbul doesn't necessarily come to mind when you think of foodie destinations, but that's not to say it doesn't have some glittering gems. Just take a look at 360, home to breathtaking views and some seriously slick interior design. It's sexy enough to make you reconsider jumping from the balcony. 
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  Beach Bunny
Beach Bunny
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Being our hometown, we've a soft spot for Marbella here at Gunpowder. Sun, surf and sand abounds, and it can be difficult to choose between beach clubs when the skies are blue and the rays white-hot. But Buddha Beach is one of your best bets, with more sultry Thai style than is humanly healthy.
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  Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight
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After Italians know a thing or two about style, which is why Milanese architects Piero Lissoni and Nicolette Canesi excelled when they got their mitts on Istanbul's much-loved Bentley Hotel. Forget Istanbul - this is all about being Istancool.
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  Wheel Love
Wheel Love
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There's a lot of pressure to give your loved one the big O this Valentine's, but if you can't give your loved one a toe-crunching climax then give them the next best thing - a romantic ride on the London Eye. With views out over London, you'll really sweep him/her off their feet.
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  Baby, It's Cold Outside
Baby, It's Cold Outside
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Nestled in a valley on the summit of Mont Blanc lies a destination with a difference. Winter holidays in the French Alps may conjure up images of sweaty ski socks and swollen ankles, but a trip to Chamonix, the highest commune this side of Russia, could be just the ticket, says Emily Hassall.
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  Northern Cool
Northern Cool
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Over the past few years Manchester has transformed itself into a location for chic city breaks, fine dining, stylish shopping and stacks of culture. Donning Oasis-style attire - shades included, of course - Judy Darley checks it out.
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  King Louis
King Louis
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Travel is one of life's greatest pleasures, but getting lost isn't. That's why we always pack our trusty Louis Vuitton travel guides, updated this year with the 2010 set. Stylish and oh-so chic, you shouldn't be seen ambling around a city centre without one. Get lost - and found - in style, we say.
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  Eye Spy
Eye Spy
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The London Eye is our favourite attraction - and for good reason! Not only is it the captial's most iconic landmark, but it is always at the forefront of innovation. Just last week the world's largest cantilevered observational wheel unveiled its latest crowd-pleaser; a spectacular new 4D cinema experience offering a complete multi-sensory expeirence.  
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  Stay With Me
Stay With Me
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It's not often you get to stay at a designer hotel on the cheap, but superstar designer Karim Rashid has opened the doors to a high-end hotel that doesn't charge through the roof for the luxury. We, for one, are all for living the high life on a shoestring.
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  Wash & Go
Wash & Go
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Travelling light is never an easy feat - at least it's not if you want to look your usual gorgeous self during your time away - but it's made that little bit easier when designers such as Nadav Rikover come up with clever solutions. His Travel:Men package is the work of a genius - and someone who, like us, clearly struggles with travelling light.
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  Into The Blue
Into The Blue
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Few people know about Alentejo, yet it is home to some of the most gorgeous hotels in Portugal. After umming and ahhing, we decided to let you in on our little secret - just don't tell anybody else, OK? Judy Darley checks-in and checks them out.
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