Country Life International Spring 2016
From the dreamy beaches of Barbados to a Tuscan hillside, Country Life International features some of the finest locations and holiday homes in the world.

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
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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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Dawn Chorus: How to bag a Vacheron Constantin watch like Brad Pitt’s 222 and why London’s Sloane Street is looking better than ever
Everything you need to know today, including a new version of the watch Brad Pitt made headlines with at Wimbledon, the Harvey Nichols pasta pop-up and Sloane Street’s £40million face lift.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Name that dog, England's highest mountain and eight more questions: Country Life Quiz of the Day 18 February 2025
Test your skills, knowledge, and ability to take wild guesses based on scant evidence in Tuesday's Quiz of the Day.
By Toby Keel Published