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Girls' weekends usually conjure up the image of cocktails, pampering and shopping-related shenanigans. But we fancied something a little different. While we certainly wouldn't say no to champagne afternoon tea and gourmet food, we also wanted plenty of fresh air and countryside pursuits. Too much to ask? Not for Abergavenny. Not only would the splendour of the most scenic national park be on... ]]>
Bored of the same old sex positions? Want to know the best positions for women? Fear not, there's a whole new world out there of super sexy positions just waiting to be discovered. A whole 365 of them to be exact... Welcome to our new and improved ‘sex position of the day' guide.No matter how sexually savvy or connubially clued-up you are, boredom in the bedroom can sometimes be... ]]>
By Catherine JarvieLow libido problem: stress Top of the list for a low libido has to be that old favourite: stress. Perhaps you're working so hard that you barely have the time, let alone the inclination, to even think about sex as anything other than a fond and distant memory. Or it could be that you're so close to burnout that your sex drive has become another casualty of the corporate war,... ]]>
A country full of contradictions, bright colours and a fascinating political history and population, Cuba really is quite unlike any other place on earth. Havana and honeymooner's paradise Varadero may be Cuba's most famous destinations, but to experience what makes Cuba so special you need to go beyond.On the opposite end of the island from Havana is the edgy, pulsing city of Santiago de Cuba... ]]>
The hotelLa Trémoille is a 10-minute walk from the Tuileries Gardens yet hidden on a quiet street off the beaten track, so getting away from the ever shifting crowds and noise in the heart of the city is easy. Built in 1883 as a private house, it became a hotel in 1923 and by the 1960s it was the place to go for jazz - both Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong have played in the piano bar.... ]]>
It's handbag.com's 10th birthday! To celebrate, the handbag.com staff reveal what they were doing way back in 1999, kicking off with fashion director Belinda White... I was working at Vogue as a fashion assistant which meant travelling the world to seriously glamorous locations and meeting world famous photographers and models on a regular basis. I was young, free, single and out every... ]]>
By Catherine JarvieLong distance relationships get a pretty bad press. The image of the besotted couple willing to criss-cross the country (or the world!) in a quest to keep their love alive was once part of a nothing-can-keep-us-apart romantic idyll. But the rise in cheap airfares and work-related jet-setting has meant that more of us have had the opportunity to witness first hand that the... ]]>
If it's a taste of London life you're after, you can't get any more central than the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel. Situated overlooking bustling Leicester Square, the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire offers all of the luxury of a five-star hotel with the effortless contemporary style symbolic of every other Radisson hotel across the country.  Despite being situated in such a lively... ]]>
In April 2009, Mickey Mouse invited everyone to his year-long celebration, Mickey’s Magical Party at Disneyland Paris, which features new entertainment, a new attraction and special offers all mixed in with a year jam-packed with seasonal events.Whether you’re seven or 77, guests of all ages can participate in party games at It’s Party Time… With Mickey And Friends... ]]>
The arguments raging around Katie Price's revelation that she was raped and her refusal to name the ‘celebrity' rapist (has there ever been a more grotesque tag?) have shifted from the tabloids - Colleen Nolan in the Mirror -  to the blog-eats-blog world of websites. Perhaps surprisingly, some of the most damning attacks have come from self-proclaimed feminist blogs and feminist... ]]>
By Zoe Lea If you’re looking for a quick way to liven up your relationship or want to get a date with someone you’ve been lusting after, then pick up your mobile, let your fingers do the talking and get text flirting! Not sure what to do? Read on for our 10 sexy text flirt tips... Let's get dirty! Sex talk and how to do it From quirky to classic, top 10 great date ideas All... ]]>
It ain't the vacation, it's the location Geography does strange things to the mind. Put us in a foreign environment and we lose all sense of our old selves and those familiar worries of day-to-day life. In some respects, it's a little like those heady, early days when you first fall in love: past and future matter not a jot – it's all about the here and now. This is one of the reasons... ]]>
Sex talk and dirty talk is something of a tricky subject. What gives you the horn could have your partner in stitches, or vice versa. But handbag is here to help with sex tips from author and sex educator Midori, on "aural seduction techniques". If you haven't tried it before, you may well be deeply impressed with the power of your words. All you need to reach the 'big O' in our... ]]>
LA is probably one of the most glamorous holiday destinations in the world and whether you're venturing out there to party, shop or get one helluva tan, it won't disappoint. Beverly Hills LA is often portrayed as little more than a party destination, but look a little closer and you'll see there's much more to it than meets the eye. People looking for the ultimate relaxation break... ]]>
 By Wersha Bharadwa  As much as we love sex, sometimes it can be a veritable minefield. Want to avoid the pitfalls of pleasure? Check out our top 10 no-go sexploits to ensure smooth sailing in sexland.  What's your biggest sex no-no? Tell us below... See more sizzling sex tips here Everything you need to reach the Big O in our 101 sex tips special  Get more... ]]>
By Katie Corcoran Angled lines, modern architecture, clean streets and shops, shops and more shops - welcome to Singapore! There's plenty to keep the traveller occupied in this contemporary city, from lazing on the beach, discovering the pretty botanical gardens, drinking an iconic Singapore Sling (the Bellini's come a very close second, by the way), to taking a trip on the sky train and... ]]>
By Bridget MarchWith North America's highest gay population after San Francisco (although strongly Catholic) its residents are tolerant. At times we felt more in Europe than we do at home, as the predominantly French-speaking Montreal has a uniquely international feel with its eclectic architecture and mix of immigrants. Stay We stayed at one of the city's most loved boutique hotels, Le... ]]>
You don't need movie star megabucks to inject some A-list living into your relationship though, what you do need is enthusiasm, a touch of style and a bit of effort to help you put the spark back into your love life. Even a takeaway curry can be transformed into something special when you have the know-how. A touch of style Glamour starts with attitude and approach. If you want to eat your... ]]>
Stepford husbands, 'new men' and metrosexuals… all are held up as proof of men's progressive attitudes towards women, home, family and personal appearance. However, if you thought we could finally have our cake and eat it, be warned - dating remains the one area where some women have difficulties accepting change.Sensitive menUnfortunately for men, women can find the very sensitivity... ]]>
I hate pornography. It objectifies the female body and demeans the male viewer. When a man looks at porn, he sees the pornographer's projection of his most basic, and base, desires. Whoever made those images is holding up a mirror and saying, 'Look, this is you.' And that picture looks ugly, I can tell you. There are other reasons why I hate porn: it's about power, rapacity and all the bad... ]]>
Marriage is suddenly fashionable again. According to the latest figures, it is on the increase for the first time in years, which is great if you like wedding receptions. Oh bliss, more interminably dull speeches, pallid food and well-meaning oldies telling you that you'll meet someone some day. Well, bugger that. One in three marriages ends in divorce and the benefits of being single are... ]]>
Practising Taoist Tantra can help you become a more effective lover, as you learn the art of pleasing both your partner and yourself. In Tantric sex, while the act itself is important, it's the moments leading up to it which make it far more pleasurable. Learning the secrets of touch makes for longer and more pleasurable sexual encounters, and prolongs peak moments into ecstasy. ]]>
Men and women have been communicating with each other for thousands of years, but we still get our wires crossed all the time. Why? Because sometimes, it's like we're speaking two different dialects of the same language: men speak Himglish, and women speak Femalese.   Picking up where Men Are From Mars et al left off, relationship expert Jean Hannah Edelstein has picked through the... ]]>
Are you an iPhone addict? It's not just a great tool for texting and checking out the internet on the go - there are also hundreds of applications ready for you to download to your handset, from calorie calculators to gig finders. We've picked our top five applications for career girls - juggling work and play has never been easier... ]]>
By Jenni Trent Hughes Since the first genteel ladies started touring the Continent, we've been packing our bags to check out the local talent. One of the funniest books I've read was called Excuse Me Miss, Do You Know The Way To The Acropolis? It had been written by an English woman living in Greece as a guide for single women travelling to the Mediterranean. The idea was that by reading... ]]>
By Bonnie Yuill Your name is so personal - it's how you identify yourself, and it's how others identify you. And everyone wants that first impression to make them sound more attractive, intelligent and respected. The superstitious Romans took this very seriously and came up with the saying 'nomen est ornen' - names are destiny - But just how true is it? Can something like changing... ]]>
Does it feel like you and your partner's sex life is stuck in first gear? Going nowhere and a constant effort? We spoke to Bettina Arndt, author of the new relationship-saving book The Sex Diaries to learn more about the minefield of men and woman's differing sexual desires... The Sex Diaries: Why Women Go Off Sex And Other Bedroom Battles by Bettina Arndt, £9.99 is published by... ]]>
According to the experts, since Britain sank into a recession we've all been hiding under the duvet and investing more time and energy, normally reserved for our careers, into our sex lives. Never one to miss an opportunity to educate and inspire between the sheets, we delved deeper to discover what's new in the world of sex so you can continue to enjoy time spent indoors... ]]>
Long idolised for their Je ne sais quoi, French women possess a sexual sixth sense that can't be beat. Paris might be the city of love, but French women are the ambassadors. So what actually makes the French female so alluring and how can the rest of us get our hands on it?   For French women, sexiness isn't pouting and looking good. It's the whole package. Sensual delights and... ]]>
Far from conducting our friendships with egalitarian goodwill, research has revealed that we feel most comfortable in the company of people whom we believe to be equal or - whisper it - even slightly below us, in social terms. Not only that, but wealth, status and power impacts directly on our health: in relative terms it doesn't matter whether you own a humble council flat or an eight-bedroom... ]]>