February reads: Four of the best books out now
Looking for something to read? Here are three recommended reads from Spear’s The Making of Murdoch, by Tom Roberts (Bloomsbury,…
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Are ‘gong baths’ the solution to our stresses?
As sound healing grows in popularity, more and more people are turning to gong baths to relieve stress, writes Jo…
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Exploring the ‘tremendous beauty’ of Zimbabwe
From lions to elephants and vultures, Zimbabwe’s wildlife offers an array of thrills – but even they struggle to match…
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Akoko: A taste of London’s West African fine dining debutant
Akoko on Berners Street promises to put West African cuisine firmly on the London food map, writes Rasika Sittamparam Akoko…
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Why are we so averse to verse?
Why does poetry seldom, if ever, aspire to be part of a national conversation, asks Sam Leith I’ve been writing…
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Five legendary chefs with a total of nine Michelin stars to surprise guests of Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko and Bansko Ski Resort
A culinary event unlike anything Bulgaria has seen before takes place on 20 and 21 March 2020 Kempinski Hotel Grand…
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Author Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia on Nigeria’s literary flowering
Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia’s debut novel both reflects current Nigerian life and hints at how it should progress, she tells Arun Kakar…
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This new Four Seasons chalet in Megève is as super-luxe as you think it is
The Four Seasons’ newly opened Les Chalets du Mont d’Arbois makes for a luxurious long weekend – but, dear God,…
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Conservation is not just about preserving wildlife
Across Africa, conservation is doing more than preserving wildlife and landscapes – it is helping transform the lives of the…
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‘If you ask the price, you can’t afford it’ – Waldorf Astoria’s new Maldives retreat reviewed
Rising sea levels have not prevented Waldorf Astoria from becoming the latest hotel brand to set up shop in the…
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Non-stop from London to Sydney: is Qantas flight 7879 the new Concorde?
It’s not supersonic (yet), but Qantas’s flight 7879 – which takes passengers non-stop from London to Sydney in 19 hours…
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Suite as! Aboard the new and improved British Airways Club Suite
BA still boasts one of the most extensive long-haul networks, and for its Business Class passengers, the future is looking…
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WEEKEND IN: Verbier
With the use of a private plane, a weekend hop to Verbier can be enjoyed to the absolute max, writes…
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‘A modest triumph and a triumph of modesty’
The memoirs of a close friend of the Queen and Princess Margaret shed new light on the era, writes Christopher…
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OUT NOW: The Spear’s 500 Travel Guide 2020
The 2020 Spear’s 500 Travel Guide is here, the definitive guide to HNW travel for a new decade writes Alec…
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Gaucho Fitzrovia review: Argentine steak that’s a cut above
Arun Kakar visits Gaucho’s revamped Charlotte Street branch, and finds that simplicity is a virtue In a steak-heavy city like…
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Why a visit to Burgundy is hard to beat
One of the many attractions of Burgundy is the option of going along and exploring where all its fine wine…
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History, culture, and 340 days of sun: why Limassol is one of 2020’s hottest destinations
The Cypriot city’s burgeoning reputation as a luxury destination has just been given another boost, discovers Sophie Killip Stepping out…
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Licensed to thrill: Aston Martin’s DBS Superleggera reviewed
The DBS Superleggera is a Super GT you could use as a daily driver, writes Gareth Herincx The Aston Martin…
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Britain’s answer to Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren’s genius is that he has shaped a whole nation’s taste at a profound level, says Nick Foulkes. But…
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