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Never has the tongue-in-cheek adage of ‘ what a month this week has been ’ rung truer than in the week of getting this love-filled February issue out to you wonderful readers .
In a spectacular pendulum swing , it was a bonkers time of lows ; moody January days , fabulous businesses having to close their doors , continuing strike action , and some just plain weird occurrences - power cut anyone ? To some incredible highs , including , not least , meeting , visiting and profiling some of the most influential and amazing people and businesses that are fully leading an exciting charge across the county at the start of 2023 !
So it is with great pleasure that we bring you this wrapped-in-love issue , boasting not only pages of Kentish wedding-fuelled inspiration from p90 ; but a whole plethora of features for you to love this month . From splendid secluded staycations on p28 to date night dining hotspots on p66 ; new travel destinations to fall in love with , in the form of our first-hand review of Florida ’ s Palm Beaches on p144 , to bringing some love to your doorstep as we inspire you to elevate your home ’ s curb appeal on p159 . And that ’ s not forgetting the town set right in the heart of the county that is leading the regeneration charge , with everything from contemporary dance to gin distilling , award-winning lagers to architecturally amazing entertainment complexes , that ’ s right , get ready to find some love for iKHQ ’ s home town of Ashford too starting on p34 !
FALL IN LOVE WITH THE INCREDIBLE VIEW FROM THE PALM BEACH MARRIOTT SINGER ISLAND BEACH RESORT & SPA ( P144 )
On a final note , remember the most important thing you can do right now is show some love to your local businesses . From supporting your local highstreet , dining in an independent restaurant and shopping at your local farm shop to picking a Kentish made present or some homegrown produce to enjoy , it really does make all the difference , and of course continues Kent ’ s charge of supporting local in the way that we can easily do best - thank you Garden / Wine Garden of England !
Here ’ s to a love-filled , locally-supporting month ahead !
Spread the love Kent !
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Publisher Adam Ready Editor Samantha Ready Features Editor & Administration Manager Karlene Gannon Deputy Editor Polly Humphris Features Writer Ashleigh Britten Features Writer Olivia Riccini Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Lorna Morris Graphic Designer Kareena Ross-Cumming Sales Manager Jen Crisp Senior Account Manager Jerry Barrett Senior Account Manager Alex Perseval Intern Mia Chapman Contributors Charlie Bond , Charlotte Couchman , Dr Emma Margrett , Jen Stuart-Smith , Rick Schofield Cover : Chilston Park Hotel , Lenham
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