Lisa Hosking, who runs two independents on the High Street, Wild Fig Deli and Aromatika, a beauty products firm, thinks independents make Totnes a destination.

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That combined with a world class airline (Emirates), luxury hotels, as well as vast shopping and entertainment options make it a destination for people from all over the world.

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Stop in at its Musee du Savon (Soap Museum) to see how the sudsy stuff is traditionally made, before continuing south to Tyre, a city rarely visited by tourists, whose ancient ruins make it a fascinating destination.

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