Kenya's hour of need is the chance of a lifetime
The country’s image has suffered badly of late, despite its majesty – yet this very problem presents a rare opportunity…
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The 'Flashes of Thought' that drive Sheikh Mohammed
A new book by the emir of Dubai offers a glimpse of the ambitious philosophy behind the growth of the…
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Exhibition Review: Fighting History at Tate Britain
Above: Allen Jones ‘The Battle of Hastings’ (1961-2), Tate In a society obsessed as much as it is oppressed by…
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Luxury is dead
‘What Is Luxury?’ asks the name of the new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Good question.…
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Venice’s iconic gondolas may soon be sunk as the city is in turmoil over the shrinking numbers of those equipped…
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New Honesty Hampers set to create picnic envy
These hampers can only be described as sumptuous. Think garden banquet rather than picnic. These are the kind of hampers…
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Review: Fiddler on the Roof at Grange Park Opera
When I think about what makes the great British country opera season special, I turn my mind to the wonderful…
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Review: Indigenous Australia, Enduring Civilization at the British Museum
Above: ‘Kungkarangkalpa’; Kunmanara Hogan, Tjaruwa Woods, Yarangka Thomas, Estelle Hogan, Ngalpingka Simms and Myrtle Pennington; 2013; Acrylic on canvas. ©…
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With these bread recipes from Frankonia you can make some serious dough
Potato and Rosemary Bread (pictured above) 375g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 160g wholemeal bread flour55g instant…
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A change of heart — detoxing on the banks of Lake Altaussee
Two years ago, aged 37, I had a heart attack. I was following my usual Saturday routine, exercising in Hyde…
ByA change of heart ’ detoxing on the banks of Lake Altaussee
Sebastian Gibson, who travelled to Austria’s Viva Mayr clinic following a health scare, describes his new appreciation for holistic medicine…
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Chestertons Polo in the Park marks the start of summer
London’s summer social season starts this year with Chestertons Polo in the Park which takes place on 5-7 June at…
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With a £1.5 million cigar collection the Wellesley’s humidor is puff to beat
If there’s one scent as alluring as that of fine Cuban cigars, it’s that of fine Italian pizzas. At the…
ByWith a ’1.5 million cigar collection the Wellesley’s humidor is puff to beat
With cigars from Castro’s personal roller and a 1789 cognac, the Wellesley is a bastion for luxury says Zak Smith…
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Lanserhof Tegernsee, Germany
AMENITIES Gut Steinberg 1-4, 83666 Marienstein/Waakirchen Phone: +49 8022 1880-0 Email: info.tegernsee@lanserhof.com Link: lanserhof.com The philosophy behind the LANS Med…
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Review: Rivea restaurant at the Bulgari
In some respects one feels sorry for Regine Sumiere. Owner of the Chateau Barbeyrolles vineyard in Provence, she should surely…
ByAround the World in 80 Hotels: Ch’teau Les Carrasses in Languedoc
Monisha Rajesh visits the magnificent old winery with a tasteful mix of modern chic and classic charm There’s nothing like…
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Patek Philippe’s CEO on their Watch Art Grand Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery
The UK and Switzerland both have a strong horological heritage; how do they complement each other historically? How we can…
ByPatek Philippe's CEO on their Watch Art Grand Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery
Mark Hearn, UK CEO of Patek Philippe, takes us through the watchmaker’s new exhibition, revealing their most complex timepieces and…
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The modern butler is a world away from his Edwardian ancestor
While many harp back to the golden age of service and the idea of the privileged and their loyal retainers…
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