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I have found the very best hotels in Cape Verde for a luxury stay

Escape to these Atlantic Ocean islands off the west coast of Africa and stay at one of these low-key luxury resorts

The Independent UK

Best hotels in Cape Verde, from eco-lodges up in the mountains to beachfront boutiques

From eco-lodges and guesthouses to beachside resorts and boutique hotels, there’s a variety of places you can stay in Cape Verde

The Independent UK

10 best family hotels in Cape Verde from kids’clubs to watersports and beaches

For a cheaper family holiday, why not try jetting out to Cape Verde and staying in one of these kid-friendly resorts and boutiques

The Independent UK

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Florida father infected by bacteria that caused severe blisters on leg

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Flesh-eating bacteria left dad with horrific symptoms: ‘It’s the most excruciating pain I’ve ever felt’

Ben West, 38, was infected with Vibrio Vulnificus after fishing with his family late last month.

The Independent UK

Nevada County Installs 'Panic Buttons' At Polling Stations

So far only one incident has led to the police being called in Washoe County

Latin Times

Nevada County Installs 'Panic Buttons' At All Polling Stations

So far only one incident during early voting has led to the police being called in Washoe County

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'The windows shook': tug boat crew's unique view of lightning show

Deckhand's perspective on watching the epic storm from the harbour.

Newcastle Herald

‘It’s a public health issue’: inside the fight to change Native American mascots

As a team with a Native logo prepares to play at the Super Bowl, a timely documentary asks for sports to again reconsider the use of stereotypes

The Guardian - US

‘An extraordinary feat’: Phantom of the Opera ends its 35-year Broadway run

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical is set for its final performance in New York, leaving behind an intense fanbase

The Guardian - US

The Museum of Broadway reveals the show behind the show

A new museum celebrating the history of Broadway is now in New York's theater district.

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Why I chucked my stuff in storage and became a digital nomad during a pandemic

After six months on the road, Ben West shares his findings of swapping the nine to five for four countries in four days

The Independent UK

Why Uruguay is South America’s most underrated stop

Big-scale nature, few tourists and a rich cowboy culture – don’t miss out on this continent’s wildest stop, says Ben West

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