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Inside Britain's poshest B&B: It makes Buckingham Palace look small and has a history filled with scandal, class war and tragedy. Now you will be able to enjoy sumptuous luxury at Wentworth House, writes MARK PALMER

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 17, 2024
Work has started at grade 1-listed Wentworth Woodhouse, the dilapidated stately pile with as many rooms as there are days in the year - a mansion which makes Buckingham Palace look like a tiddler. Ensuite rooms in the 'Bedlam' wing will offer a luxury night's sleep, a sumptuous breakfast fry-up and a chance to revel in one of the finest houses in Britain, which, after many uncertain years and a fair number of scandals, is now the object of a £200 million restoration programme planned over several decades.

Airlie Beach Music Festival: The one place in Australia where you can still party

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 9, 2023
This surprisingly popular spot in Sydney for the past seven years is a little bit of culture shock. After lockout laws dampened the city's nightlife, this surprisingly-lively destination is a bit of a culture shock. The area is heavily dependent on tourism and was hard by Covid lockdowns, but there were no boarded-up establishments on view, but there were no boarded-up stores open. Rather, the place was brimming with music and excitement at a major music festival, and there were no bouncing bouncers in sight.