What new BBC show Gold Digger can tell us about Pre-Nups
‘She needs a trusted advisor who will cut through the noise and tell her to be a realist’, writes Marjha…
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Jason Cowley on what Qatar can learn from Japan’s World Cup success
Jason Cowley on what Japan knows about hosting a major sporting event – and what Qatar needs to learn Contrast…
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‘There is a feeling of being completely out of one’s depth’ – Spear’s meets Colin Davidson, portraitist to the stars
Whether he’s painting the Queen or locals in Belfast, Colin Davidson brings a unique twist to his portraits. Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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A journey into Italy’s mythical Egadi islands – ‘There’s been a rebirth’
Ancient mythology and the ghosts of a now-dormant fishing industry bring the mystical Egadi islands alive, writes Sillvia Marchetti ‘Forget…
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Grace Hotel, Mykonos review: ‘All air and light and warmth’
Christopher Jackson visits Mykonos – and finds a gem of a boutique hotel just before the season starts Mykonos is…
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Nihi Sumba: The Indonesian island that ‘stays with you long after you’ve left’
You’ll come for the luxury – but it’s the big heart of this Indonesian retreat that makes Nihi Sumba unforgettable,…
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Les Platanes review: A very welcome French bistro in Mayfair
This new contemporary French Bistro will more than satisfy fine and casual diners alike, writes Arun Kakar Bruton’s Place is…
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PPFM: What to see, read, buy and do in November
Pinch Punch First of the Month: From cinema to books, art and eating out, this is the Spear’s guide to…
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Stars align for the Mayfair Literary Festival
Claridges, the Connaught and the London Library, are among the venues celebrating Mayfair’s cultural history this Autumn, writes Hugo Inkson…
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Château du Grand-Lucé hotel review: ‘Chic is thrust to the fore’
Andrew Harris heads to the Loire Valley and discovers that the meticulous renovation of Château du Grand-Lucé is neither staid…
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Why medispas are taking over the world of wellness
Medispas have melded the worlds of medicine and spas to create enviable all-round wellness centres, writes Jo Foley Medispa is…
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UK art exports jump amid ‘weak sterling’
New research from Boodle Hatfield has found that the UK’s art exports are surging as Brexit comes to bear, writes…
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Clive Aslet: What Modern architects have in common with Classicists
The best Modern architects seem to share the same values of human scale and local distinctiveness as the Classicists, writes…
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Jonathan Ray: Why a good Riesling is hard to beat
Whether it’s from Alsace, Germany or even the New World, a good Riesling is very hard to beat, writes Jonathan…
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Sunshine, stars and sustainability – Monaco Yacht Show report
A UK firm has cleaned up at the Monaco Yacht Show, where themes of sustainability were again prevalent, writes Arun…
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How Caravan took over London: William Sitwell meets the founders
A trio of Kiwis have conquered London with their Caravan restaurants, and their convoy looks likely to go even farther…
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Coining it: Nick Foulkes on a true collectors item
It’s difficult to imagine generations in a distant future getting quite so excited about 2,500-year-old bitcoin or contactless payment –…
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Weekend in Beirut: the Paris of the Orient is back
You won’t escape the scars of the war, but there’s more to the Lebanese capital than you’d think, writes Christopher…
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William Cash on betting and Boris’s ‘winning’ charisma
Don’t fancy sitting in traffic for hours on race day? Simply enjoy it all from a private room of a…
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Heesen’s Home: Is this the quietest superyacht in the world?
A new charter from Heesen reduces fuel use and noise – and even promises to make food taste nicer, writes…
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