Latest articles by Martha Hayes
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5 Hip Ways To Get Into The Christmas Spirit (And Not A Creepy Santa In Sight)
Tacky winter wonderlands, lame Father Christmases and try-hard TV ads; bah, humbug, indeed. Struggling to get into the festive mood? Enlist the help of this little lot...
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The Big Trip: Belize
With wild jungles, Mayan ruins and serene beaches, could this exuberant corner of Central America be the hot new place to go? Martha Hayes packs her boots and bikinis
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Great British Boltholes: The Sun Inn, Cumbria
Martha Hayes discovers a cosy hideaway in Kirkby Lonsdale
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8 Ways To Celebrate Halloween That Are ACTUALLY Awesome
Forget sitting at home dodging trick-or-treaters, make like fancy dress queen Heidi Klum and go all out on the 31st…
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Danielle Steel’s gripping new novel is the ultimate page-turner
Pour yourself a glass of red, run a long, luxurious bath, and don’t forget the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign.
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The 10 Festivals You Need To Try In 2013
From boutique to totally bonkers, here’s my must-do festival list for 2013 – in no particular order (that would be way too hard).
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If There's One Thing You Do This Weekend...
Go and see Spring Breakers!
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If There's One Thing You Do This Easter...
Our entertainment editor, Martha Hayes, has picked out some of the best events going on this Bank Holiday
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The Big Trip: California
A music festival is a great way to kick off a holiday – especially if it’s in a sunny desert near LA. Martha Hayes gets it on at Coachella
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Who’s the daddy
Yes, I’ve noticed it’s the Olympics. Yes, I’m proud to be British. Yes, I’ve fallen in love with London all over again. But what’s with all the ‘Best of British’ themed menus everywhere? One of my favourite things about the city is how deliciously diverse its restaurants are. You really can get a genuine taste of any country in the world without getting on a plane. And so, it was off to Babbo in Mayfair for quite possibly the best Italian I’ve had outside Lake Garda. Visiting London during the Olympics? If it’s somewhere a bit special you’re after, read on…
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Why I love Nick Grimshaw, by Martha Hayes
Marie Claire's entertainment writer Martha Hayes on why Nick Grimshaw taking over the Radio 1 breakfast show from Chris Moyles will help her out of bed in the morning
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Tempo, London
Raising the bar - Tempo is the restaurant bringing a touch of Italian chic to Mayfair
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Marie Claire meets...Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Spiller singer and dancing queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor tells Martha Hayes all about getting her groove on again, being a young mum and how to cope when you've got two rock stars in the house...
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Help Japan
Get involved and do your bit to help Japan's earthquake victims with our pick of the fundraisers
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All the fun of the (art) fair!
Culture vultures listen up. The Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea Park, London this weekend. Not only the perfect way to while a way a few hours, it’ll also give you plenty of ideas on how to pimp your pad
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New must-see TV: The Model Agency
Take a look at who's who in C4's brand new show, The Model Agency
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How to survive Valentine's Day
Whether you love it or loathe it, you’re coupled up or going solo – avoid clichéd rom coms and packed-out restaurants with our guide to the coolest things to do this Valentines weekend…
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Anna Nicole Smith's life to be made into an opera
The life of Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith was certainly akin to a soap opera, but an actual opera? The Royal Opera House seem to think so with their latest production, Anna Nicole
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Martin Scorsese's Boardwalk Empire hits UK screens
Wave goodbye to your social life - the most talked about TV sensation since Mad Men has begun on Sky Atlantic so we're bringing you the low-down and the who's who of the hit show, Boardwalk Empire
