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Monday, January 26 2004  
Dirty Weekend
Pack up and get away

If you don't quite trust your parents' recommendation for a romantic getaway, I know a couple who may be able to help out.

The perfect travel companion, Mr and Mrs Smith is a stylish hotel guide covering Britain and Ireland.

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As Sheilas and Bruces party in the various Elusive Camel and Walkabouts across town to mark Oz Day, Aussie Quo Vadis chef Curtis Stone will head up the new restaurant at Bluebird Club. 350 King's Rd, SW3. 020 7559 1000.

Grammy winning saxophone player and composer Wayne Shorter and his quartet play at the Barbican. 7:30pm. Silk Street, EC2. £14-22.50. 020 7638 8891 or online.

Top travel writers anonymously stayed in hotels around the country, so they could really suss out the service. The tongue-in-cheek title refers to the names clandestine couples used to check in under and, truly, this book is perfect for couples looking for a romantic minibreak.

With over 300 pages filled with glossy photographs and witty reviews, reading Mr and Mrs Smith is like having a friend give you the inside scoop on which room to book, what restaurants to dine in and where to play in your local area.

So whether you're after a romantic retreat, a designer hotel, a luxurious spa or just a cosy inn, this couple will find you something much better than the convent your mother suggested.

Write us with ideas, feedback and comments, or if you have information about events

Lush abstract paintings from bohemian Mary Heilmann on private view this evening at Hauser & Wirth. 6:30-8pm. 196A Piccadilly, W1. Free.

Last chance this week to see The Floating World's images from the Int'l Space Station and Hubble at Blue Gallery, the Design Museum's History of Modern Design and camp Victor/Victoria at Bridewell.

Mr and Mrs Smith Hotel Collection
£19.95 from website or Amazon.co.uk

RP

Indie rock icon Lloyd Cole is at the RFH tonight. 7:45pm. Belvedere Rd, SE1. £15-20. 020 7960 4242 or online.

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