How to go the extra Nile
A luxurious cruise on the Oberoi Philae down the Nile brings an ancient civilisation back to life and reveals the…
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Review: The Old Bell Hotel, Wiltshire
Quality food and drink mean a weekend in Wiltshire’s ancient Old Bell Hotel is a delightful trip back in time,…
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The wedding that Britain needs more than ever
Despite embarrassing relatives – and not just on one side – and a plethora of salacious tabloid headlines, even rain…
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Review: Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
The timeless aesthetics of this 18th century enclave provides urban dwellers with a much needed escape, writes Edwin Smith As…
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Why Mauritius is a must for refined travellers
Multicultural Mauritius is celebrating over 50 years of independence, and there is much to celebrate about its sense of pride…
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Why change is the only constant for online art
Significant challenges lie ahead for the online art market, but industry players are determined to meet them, writes Arun Kakar…
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Is our monarchy nearing a dramatic end?
Our monarchy is facing a series of plot twists that may even lead to cancellation, writes Tanya Gold A royal…
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Why British fashion still looks to Diana
Prince Harry’s mother will be missed at the royal wedding – but her influence will be seen in the dresses,…
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A luxury stroll through Rome
Even in the bustling Eternal City, you can find happy ports of peace, writes Christopher Jackson Rome is such a…
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Review: Raymond Blanc’s cookery school
Raymond Blanc’s cookery school at Le Manoir brings out your creative side in the most perfect of settings, writes William…
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Wealth and addiction: inside the troubled HNW mind
The deaths of banking heir Mathew Mellon and Swedish DJ Avicii raise concerns about mental health among HNWs. Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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New Patek Philippe collection debuts in Mayfair
Pragnell on Mount Street hosts the launch of the 2018 Patek Philippe Exhibition Collection Pragnell celebrates the opening of its…
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Gut feeling: the case for intermittent fasting
Is intermittent fasting the way ahead for a healthy body and brain? Jo Foley investigates We all know that by…
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Review: Bennelong, Sydney Opera House
Peter Gilmore’s new offering in Sydney’s landmark opera house is a triumph, writes Andrew Harris Captain Cook had originally sailed…
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How Philip Pearlstein led a revival in realist art
Philip Pearlstein has made the most of a unique range of influences, from wartime experiences to plumbing fixture catalogues, in…
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Why this private island is a paradise for the eco traveller
Resplendent with dazzlingly colourful wildlife above and below water, the Indian Ocean paradise that is Alphonse Island is a treat…
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How Tudor brickwork inspired a Lutyens masterpiece
Staying true to his style, Edwin Lutyens used the ruins of Basing House, the largest private house in Tudor England,…
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A trip to the Maldives made me yearn for a butler
Even if you’re not used to it, having a dedicated servant at your beck and call can be addictive, writes…
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The return of Connolly, Mayfair’s century-old leatherers
Why the luxury brand’s calfskin loyalty card is the ultimate status symbol, writes Nick Foulkes It is quite remarkable, the…
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Why I made a U-turn on luxury cars
Is owning a high-end car really worth all the social pitfalls, asks Sam Leith I’ve bought a new car. Very…
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