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Editor, author of @HoxtonMiniPress Opinionated Guidebooks. Comms for @bywaytravel
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Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

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By Sonya Barber 
| Condé Nast Traveler Spain
Primera impresión: Un dramático escondite de mármol junto a Park Lane. El servicio: Cálido y cercano. Gastronomía: Comida italiana de lujo y unos negronis de escándalo. Camas y baños: Comodísimas y con vistas al parque. El público: Fans de Four Seasons de todo el mundo. Resumen: Garantía de comodidad y elegancia discreta. EL AMBIENTE Justo al lado de la calle principal, el Four Seasons lleva marcando el listón para el resto de hoteles de Park Lane desde su apertura en 1970.
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Bulgari Hotel London | Traveler

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By Sonya Barber 
| Condé Nast Traveler Spain
Primera impresión: Elegante, grandioso y extraordinariamente brillante. El servicio: Cortés y sofisticado. Gastronomía: Comida italiana de lujo al estilo de Nueva York y cócteles al anochecer. Camas y baños: Amplios y elegantes. El público: Puro Knightsbridge. Resumen: Tan impecable como la marca… y algo más asequible. EL AMBIENTE Las joyas de Bvlgari son puro oro, brillo y glamour, así que lo natural es esperar que la oferta hotelera de la marca italiana fuera igual.
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New Book:An Opinionated Guide to London Markets

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By Sonya Barber 
| London TV
New Book:An Opinionated Guide to London Markets in Business An Opinionated Guide to LONDON MARKETS by Sonya Barber Published March 2025 by Hoxton Mini Press Paperback £10.95 Roll up, roll up! Street food! Flowers! Antiques! These are the best, most vibrant markets in London. Peruse mid-century furniture at Hackney Flea Market, feast on falafel wraps and British cheese in Borough, soak up the vibe at Camden Lock and then buy a bunch of fresh eucalyptus or a five-foot monstera at Columbia Road.
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The best outdoor bars in London

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By Sonya Barber , Anya Meyerowitz, Connor Sturges 
| Condé Nast Traveller (India)
4. Flat Iron Square Scurry a little way along Southwark Street away from the hubbub of Borough Market, and you’ll find a welcoming setting for an al-fresco drink and a casual supper. Cruise the street food stalls serving snacks such as pizza slices or fragrant Lebanese pitas and sample the beer from the onsite brewery. There are DJs every weekend, plus they show sports on the big screen too (tennis fans take note, this is popular for watching Wimbledon).
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The best places in Europe to see autumn leaves

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By Sonya Barber 
| easyJet Traveller
What with all those crunchy, crispy, golden leaves, autumn is definitely one of our favourite times of the year. Watching the trees do their multicoloured dance and shed their summer plumage is a yearly ritual we can’t get enough of. Ask most people where they’d love to go for the ultimate autumnal show and they’ll probably say something like “I’d love to spend ‘fall’ in New England” with a faraway look in their eyes. And sure, New England has some pretty great autumnal scenes.
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The spookiest Halloween destinations in Europe

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By Sonya Barber 
| easyJet Traveller
Always the most spooktacular holiday of the year, Halloween is celebrated in a whole load of weird and wonderful ways across Europe. Whether you want to get dressed up and dance, scare yourself silly exploring haunted castles or just embrace those crunchy autumnal vibes with some next-level pumpkin carving, these are the best places in Europe to get your ghoul on this Halloween.
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The best things to do in Izmir

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By Sonya Barber 
| easyJet Traveller
When people think of city breaks in Turkey, they most likely gravitate towards good ol’ Istanbul. But there’s another, often-overlooked city packed full of history, diverse culture and delicious food: Izmir. Located on the west coast of Anatolia, it’s off the main tourist trail (despite being the third biggest city in the country), meaning that the epic market, museums and restaurants are filled with laid-back locals.
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27 Best Restaurants in London Right Now

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By Sonya Barber 
| Flipboard
10 hours ago Experts weigh in on what makes this Italian treat different from the classic American frozen dessert. All summer, Americans have been flocking to Italy to enjoy the fresh pasta, pizza and, of course, plenty of gelato. The latter has a particular hold on American travelers, many of whom declare that …
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The 27 Best Restaurants in London

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By Sonya Barber , Elizabeth Winding
| Condé Nast Traveler
London is a city whose diners are adventurous to a fault—spawning all kinds of niche pop-ups and fleeting, Insta-fueled trends. Beyond the gimmicks, though, the best restaurants focus on ingredients and craft, whether it’s hand-rolled pastas or fiery clay-pot cooking. Our picks for where to eat runs from Michelin-starred dining rooms to tiny neighborhood joints, those serving exquisite tasting menus to versions of down-home cuisines that span several continents.
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27 Best Things to Do in London

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By Sonya Barber , Ramsay Short
| Yahoo Canada
Read full article What not to miss in the capital that has everything. When you hear about kidney stones, you probably don't think of kids. However, new data says maybe we should. Over the last couple of decades, more and more children are being diagnosed with kidney stones. So much so that Children's Hospital of Michigan has a pediatric kidney stone clinic. Here are two great ETF picks for investing in the Big Six Canadian bank stocks.
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27 Best Restaurants in London

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By Sonya Barber , Elizabeth Winding
| Yahoo Canada
Architectural Digest An icon of the New York City skyline, the Art Deco masterpiece that is the Empire State Building shines over Manhattan every night. Throughout the year, the building changes the color of the lights at the top of structure, often done to honor holidays, cultural events, or significant anniversaries. Thanks to its ellipsoid shape, the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing has a unique nickname: The Egg.
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27 Best Restaurants in London

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By Sonya Barber , Elizabeth Winding
| Yahoo Life
From elegant to offal, and everything in between.
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27 Best Restaurants in London

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By Sonya Barber , Elizabeth Winding
| Yahoo Style Canada
The Canadian Press B.C.'s wildfire season is most destructive on record and hasn't peaked yet: minister VANCOUVER — British Columbia hasn't yet hit the "peak" of its wildfire season, but it has already broken the record for the total area burned in a year, the province's minister of emergency management said.
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5 reasons to visit Calvi this summer - and beyond

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By Sonya Barber 
| easyJet Traveller
Music festivals First-time visitors to Calvi are usually surprised to learn that the town has a thriving music scene and lots of fab events to plan a trip around. From June 30 to July 3 2023 there’s Calvi on the Rocks, a week-long dance marathon that’s been going for 20 years, featuring a stage under the spectacular citadel and secret beach parties. For something a bit more sedate, try Jazz in Calvi (June 22-25 2023), which has gigs taking place across various spectacular venues in the town.
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Jessie Ware on her Jewish upbringing, doing a batmitzvah now and her new memoir!

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By Sonya Barber 
| Jewish News
Jessie Ware is spinning a lot of plates. First off, the Mercury Prize-nominated musician is getting ready to tour the UK with her discotastic latest album What’s Your Pleasure? She has a new self-described ‘foodoir’ out, Omelette. She’s continuing to record her hit foodie podcast, Table Manners, in which she and her mother Lennie invite famous friends over for Friday night dinner (making her one of the best-known voices in the UK food world).
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BOOKS

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By Sujata Burman, Rosa Bertoli , Sonya Barber , Rachel Hamilton
| hoxtonminipress.com
Home BOOKS Page 1 of 2 Sort by: BUY THE SET: Books 1-9 in the Tales from the City series £95.73 £159.55 FREE UK SHIPPING Save 40% when you buy this bundle. Standard price of each book between £16.95 - £17.95. Price if bought separately £159.55.
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London city guide

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By Sonya Barber 
| americanway.com
The best things to eat, see and do in the UK capital London has never been a dull town—we had a pretty good theater scene in the Elizabethan era, and then there was the Swinging Sixties. Now, though, things are almost getting out of hand. From the spruced-up wharves along the riverfront to the hipster haunts of Shoreditch, this ancient city is undergoing a frenzy of revival and reinvention.
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The best of London, England

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By Sonya Barber 
| americanway.com
London has never been a dull town—we had a pretty good theater scene in the Elizabethan era, and then there was the Swinging Sixties. Now, though, things are almost getting out of hand. From the spruced-up wharves along the riverfront to the hipster haunts of Shoreditch, this ancient city is undergoing a frenzy of revival and reinvention. History and tradition are still going strong, of course, but there is also a sense that a new chapter is being written.
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27 Best Restaurants in London Right Now

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By Sonya Barber , Elizabeth Winding
| Condé Nast Traveler
London is a city whose diners are adventurous to a fault—spawning all kinds of niche pop-ups and fleeting, Insta-fueled trends. Beyond the gimmicks, though, the best restaurants focus on ingredients and craft, whether it’s hand-rolled pastas or fiery clay-pot cooking. Our picks for where to eat runs from Michelin-starred dining rooms to tiny neighborhood joints, those serving exquisite tasting menus to versions of down-home cuisines that span several continents.
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