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Guide Molly Breakspear took us through the house, each room seemingly grander than the next: the dining room, where 12 leaves can be inserted into the table and 40 people can be seated (“They do seem to spend a good bit of time at the dining table,” she says), down the 150-year-old grand staircase, from which cast members seem to materialize and de-materialize with some frequency; to the bedrooms, where dalliances occur. (Yes, Lady Mary, I am talking about you and the Turk, but we forgave you when you finally realized Matthew was the one for you.) … [Read more...] about Under the spell of Highclere Castle and ‘Downton Abbey’

Adding tree and grass cover will be part of the project, Ninh said. There are currently 459 trees along the street, but 60 of them, which are stunted, will be cut down and replaced with new ones, helping increase tree and grass coverage by 20 percent, he said. … [Read more...] about HCMC begins 14-month project to upgrade flood-prone street

“I get all these crazy calls about the league stripping him of his ownership because he’s not good, but I think most people are resigned to this fate,” Dukes said. “I’ve seen Robert Griffin breaking his leg, and all the controversy with Shanahan on his way out, Jim Zorn and all the horrible bingo card jokes — this is worse than all of that right now.” … [Read more...] about Redskins appear to have hit rock bottom

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Rooms at The Andaman can be dated and small and there are reports of bits and pieces needing fixing (and them not being fixed immediately). Reception staff can apparently be slow and clueless on occasion. All that said, this is a great hotel for families looking for a cheaper hotel with a fantastic pool area and a good beach. The monkeys in and around the property are fun although the kids club has rather unmotivated staff. While this hotel is not comparable to the true luxury options, it is around half and sometimes as little as a third of the price so offers a cheap bargain on Langkawi. … [Read more...] about Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels In Langkawi, Malaysia