Palau, the remote Pacific idyll that harbours big ambitions
The remote Pacific islands of Palau offer that modern rarity of genuinely unspoilt nature
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Kahani Restaurant: Sloane Square’s best-kept secret
Indian restaurant Kahani is the solo venture of acclaimed chef Peter Joseph. Spear's Aisha Alli samples the latest ambitious menu
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Boodles’ new jewellery collection is a nod to family history – and to African nature
The African adventure that led to Boodles' latest collection was itself inspired by a piece of family history
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Echoes of Odysseus: why the spoken word still holds power
As Odysseus returns to film, a look at how oral storytelling could shape how we listen, remember and process information
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London’s luxury cigar scene is under threat
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill puts the future of the capital's traditional cigar merchants and luxury sampling lounges in doubt
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The best art advisers in 2026
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best art advisers for UHNWs seeking expertise on collecting and curating art
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The best classic car advisers in 2025
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best classic car advisers for HNWs requiring assistance with investment, restoration, maintenance, purchase…
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The best whisky advisers in 2026
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best advisers for collectors and enthusiasts navigating the world of whisky
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Big four auction houses scramble amid $10 billion art market slump
A sharp downturn in the global art market threatens to hit the major auction houses where it hurts
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The Spear’s reading room: notable books to read now
The books to read now, including Helen Lewis on geniuses and Elon Musk, and Ian McEwan much-anticipated 'science fiction without…
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Robert Macfarlane’s new book asks ‘Should nature have legal rights?’
The British nature writer explores the idea that natural entities deserve legal standing in 'Is a River Alive?'
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Ex Libris: The Secret History of Gold, by Dominic Frisby
Dominic Frisby brings a lightness of touch to his account of how gold has both inspired and corrupted for centuries
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Fabrics collection celebrates King’s country oasis at Highgrove
The King and Queen have thrown themselves into an ambitious new design collaboration at Highgrove
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Why Larry Ellison’s SailGP is attracting high-profile investors from Anne Hathaway to Kylian Mbappé
Emerging sports leagues have become a much sought after investment opportunity among boldface names and billionaires
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‘Space is the only frontier left’: The rise of the ultimate $1 million luxury family holiday
For the super-rich, luxury travel has become both an art form and an arms race. Get ready for a summer…
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Mansour Ojjeh’s exceptional McLaren car collection up for sale
The 20-strong collection of rare supercars is tipped to fetch $70 million
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VistaJet founder Thomas Flohr: ‘Our subscription model hits the sweet spot’
Recent legal battles haven’t spoiled the billionaire's appetite to expand the private jet subscription business in Asia and Africa
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Isha Ambani announced as committee chair for Cate Blanchett-co-hosted Serpentine summer party
Ambani, daughter of Asia's richest man, Reliance Industries boss Mukesh Ambani, has been confirmed as chair of the inaugural Host…
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Regal charm and faded grandeur at the storied Hartwell House
Once home to an exiled French king, this National Trust-owned Jacobean and Georgian manor offers a quietly luxurious escape
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Singapore at 60: Shangri-La’s city-and-sea resorts make a diamond duo
Spear's heads to Shangri-La Singapore and Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa to find out why these hotels enjoy such enduring popularity in the…
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