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Smith scribe Millie Field gives you the lowdown on how to eat, sleep and drink in true Madrileño style
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Smith scribe Millie Field gives you the lowdown on how to eat, sleep and drink in true Madrileño style

Plunging gorges and towering peaks reached by ancient shepherds’ trails make this mountain range in northern Spain a must for adventurous travellers, like on-the-go editor Ben Olsen

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Smith editor Caroline Lewis finds that coastal vineyards, intuitive treatments and convivial cows make this Dorset farm retreat a perfectly non-virtuous spa stay

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