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1.	A World of Tea More...
	Some useful in-depth information about the history and cultivation of tea.
	http://www.stashtea.com

2.	African Heart Safaris More...
	African Heart Safaris is a great Web site if you are planning a trip to Africa.
	http://www.africanheart.com

3.	Ale Street News
	We were attracted to this site because it had received a number of awards. There is certainly tons of information here about boutique breweries, home brewing and beer in general. Also some good articles.
	http://www.alestreetnews.com

4.	Bonjour Paris
	Its excellent articles and features make this much more that just a straightforward travel guide. for example, the Food and Wine section currently has stories such as 'Alain Ducasse: France’s Super-Chef' and 'A Beginner’s Guide to French Cheeses' and the very practical 'Great Restaurants at Half Price', a stand-by late-booking service covering many parts of France. Restaurant reviews are comprehensive and cover a range of styles and prices. Bonjour Paris also hosts Chat sessions and Discussion forums, many of which are on food-related topics.
	http://www.bonjourparis.com
	Address: Paris

5.	Chez Panisse web site
	The Chez Panisse Web site is a great place to view the daily menus for this iconic establishment.
	http://www.chezpanisse.com
	Address: San Francisco

6.	Cooking.com
	An extensive collection of cookware, tableware and small appliances for sale through this site. There are also links to a quite extensive recipe collection sourced from publications such as Food and Wine or the Cordon Bleu Cooking School.
	http://www.cooking.com

7.	Divina Cucina Cooking School
	Beautifully designed home page for the Divina Cucina cooking school in Tuscany.
	http://www.divinacucina.com/

egullet.com

A Web site dedicated to conversations about food, wine and fun! Forums range from in-depth discussions of the restaurant scene around the globe to detailed explorations of the science and lore of cooking.

No matter what your area of interest there will be something here for you.

http://www.egullet.com

9.	Epicurious More...
	Formerly the Epicurious site. An extensive food and travel site with lots of valuable information. Mainly concerned with the United States.
	http://www.concierge.com

10.	Fodors Restaurant Index More...
	Although, given the depth of its coverage of so many cities, it is likely to be out of date at times, Fodor's Restaurant Index is a must-visit site if you’re planning to visit any of the cities it covers.
	http://www.fodors.com

11.	Graham Tigg's Dining in France
	A small but independently-reviewed selection of restaurants, especially recommended for the Languedoc, Normandy, and Burgundy.
	http://www.languedoc-dining.com

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Greatfood.ie More...

This lovely Web site, based in Ireland, is packed with useful information for food lovers.

Information is categorised into the following topics - News, Recipes, Ingredients, Books, Cookware and Wine as well as hints and tips.

http://www.greatfood.ie

13.	ILoveCheese More...
	ILoveCheese is an imaginative and informative Web site that provides the reader with a lot of well-written information about cheeses throughout the world.
	http://www.ilovecheese.co.uk

14.	Imperial Tea Court web site More...
	An excellent site where you can shop for tea or learn more about this fascinating subject in their tea classroom.
	http://www.imperialtea.com
	Address: San Francisco

15.	James Beard Foundation More...
	There is a lot of useful information about United States restaurants and chefs on this site. Occasionally they travel outside the United States and give mention to a Canadian or Italian event, but its main focus is the US.
	http://www.jamesbeard.org

16.	Makan Time in Singapore More...
	An interesting and individualistic site that is almost like an underground guide (a people's guide) to eating in Singapore.
	http://www.makantime.com
	Address: Singapore

17.	Patricia Wells
	Patricia Wells' own web site (see also www.iht.com/iht/dine for her International Herald Tribune articles). This is good for the latest news (e.g. this is where we found out the changes to Michelin stars for 1999). Especially useful is her Paris Page which lists her current favourites in Paris. We’d trust her any time.
	http://www.patriciawells.com

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World

This useful site contains information about all the hotels that are members of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group. There are some excellent properties listed here, for example Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia, Raffles Hotel in Singapore, The Huntington in San Francisco, The Jefferson in Washington DC and the lovely St James in Paris.

Each property has a full description including contact information via conventional means or via e-mail. There is additional information for each site including extra photographs, a full description of the property and the room rates.

If you like the look of the property then you can make a booking on-line.

http://www.slh.com

19.	St. John USVI
	This site has information about St. John in the United States Virgin Islands including where to stay and an insider’s guide to St John vacations.
	http://www.stjohntraveler.com/

20.	Tablet Hotels More...
	The Tablet Hotels Web site has changed the way we do our hotel bookings at foodtourist.com. We have been so impressed by both the selection of the hotels and the way in which the information is presented that we have even become an affiliate.
	http://www.tablethotels.com

21.

Tasting Menu

A Web site we really like - mainly because the recommendations seem to coincide with ours!

Particularly strong on Seattle restaurants. The recommendations for this city are good.

We love the diary idea.

http://www.tastingmenu.com

22.

Telephone and electrical plugs for travellers

Going to Zimbabwe for a conference? Dropping in to Egypt on your way home? Don’t leave the country without first visiting the 'kropla' Internet site

Here you will find all the information you need for telephone and electrical connections in every country of the world. To find which type of electrical plug you need, simply scan down the list of countries and click on the plug type and a clear, three-dimensional diagram of the plug you need is displayed. You can also look up all the telephone connectors and international dialling codes.

http://kropla.com/

23.

The Farm Cottage

The Farm Cottage at Chez Le Brun is exactly the type of quiet, relaxed environment that inner-London executives crave for a break from the stress and worry of their frenzied existence. The cottage is close to the charming, historic village of Confolens - but not too close, so the only sounds you hear are the bleating of sheep and the chirping of birds! However it is only a short drive into the village to buy your vegetables at the market or your baguette for breakfast.

It is a very comfortable cottage with two bedrooms, so it is ideal for a family or a small group who want to escape city life for a relaxing break.

http://www.frenchfarmcottage.com/

Address: Chez le Brun, Esse, 16500

Country: France

Phone: +33 (0) 545 713 845

24.	The Tea Centre More...
	A small site but one that is quite well-designed and informative. Mainly a promotional site for their stores.
	http://www.theteacentre.com.au
	Country: Australia

25.	Travel.com.au
	This is the site we mainly use when booking overseas trips. The information is reliable and timely and if you need to contact the staff for any reason they are knowledgeable and caring. An excellent service.
	http://www.travel.com.au

26.

Vinote.com

This Web site embodies a great concept. Many of us have cellars which we don't maintain very well. We have the wines down there, but we don't know how many we have and we don't know how long they have been there!

Vinote has the two solutions - software to record the wines in the cellar and bottle tags to identify the bottles in the cellar and to reconcile against the database.

There is also a set of useful links to other software and suppliers.

Well worth a look.

http://www.vinote.com

27.	Wheelhouse Luxury Apartments
	Wheelhouse Luxury Apartments are delightful accommodation with a spectacular view over the wild and remote Macquarie Harbour. If it is comfort and luxury you are looking for then this is the obvious choice when you visit Strahan on Tasmania's rugged West Coast.
	http://www.wheelhouseapartments.com.au/
	Address: Strahan, Tasmania
	Country: Australia
	Phone: +61 3 6471 7777

28.	Williams-Sonoma Web site More...
	The Williams-Sonoma Web site is an invaluable resource for food lovers looking for kitchen appliances or information about food such as recipes and cooking techniques.
	http://www.williams-sonoma.com

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Wine Spectator Web site More...

The Wine Spectator is one of the best wine magazines in the world. Their professionalism also extends to their Web site which is a treasure trove of information about wine, food and travel.

We like the articles but be wary of some of their wine recommendations. They tend to support the 'full on' styles of reds, for example, rather than those with more subtle yet ultimately more satisfying complexity.

http://www.winespectator.com

30.	Yahoo Travel
	This is a highly structured web site that will suit some but not others. Travel is structured by location or lifestyle choice. The site is extensive and the information useful, but if you are planning a trip to a few counties you might find the searching tedious.
	http://travel.yahoo.com.au