From the soft, white sandy Beaches of Barbados to the best of rural France, Country Life International Spring 2016 is jammed full of amazing ideas for your next holiday home
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Barbados: The British choice Holly Kirkwood visits Barbados as it celebrates 50 years of independence, and reports on its enduring appeal from beachside stand-alone properties to resorts up in the hills, with all their bells and whistles
Which Costa are you? Spain’s two most prestigious costas attract a very different sort of holiday-home buyer. Cathy Hawker balances the pros and cons
Fly private Liz Rowlinson explains how to make the most of a private jet from ramp presence to empty legs
How to renovate in France Renovating a dilapidated château in the French countryside is a dream for many. Martha Terry speaks to the experts who can make it a reality
City escapes: the holiday home tribes Where do the elite head off to when they need to relax? Cathy Hawker identifies the local tribes
Jetiquette: the art of the private plane Liz Rowlinson explains how to make the most of a private jet from ramp presence to empty legs
Interiors Achieve the timeless elegance worthy of an Old World hacienda
An oenophile's dilemma Bordeaux or Tuscany? We compare these two most famous wine-growing regions to help you decide where to buy
Luxury news Hetty Chidwick sips wine in a Provençal vineyard, pots a pool table, ensures her locks are glossy and has stylish accessories
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Why are humpback whales flocking to the UK?Humpback whales are typically infrequent visitors to the Cornish coast, but this year they've been spotted in increasing numbers in the South-West, the Isles of Scilly and as far up the Channel as Sussex.
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Classical style meets fun and flair in a seven-bedroom manor in CornwallAt Polstrong Manor, the current owners have combined period charm and elegant modern interiors to create a flamboyant country home 10-minutes from the beach.
