‘A rare place of pilgrimage indeed’ – tracing the incas on the border of Bolivia and Peru
Follow the trail of the Incas with an island-hopping trip to Lake Titicaca, on the border of Bolivia and Peru,…
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Review: Hotel Savoy, Florence
One of Florence’s best hotels has done a marvellous job of updating itself – and the city never disappoints, writes…
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Stanley Johnson on the ‘unbelievably scenic’ turtle beaches of Principe
The island of Príncipe is a heavenly destination for us humans, as well as an ideal spot for rarer species,…
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‘This is more than a city of tapas and tipples’ — a weekend in Madrid
The Spanish capital is home to a swathe of superb museums and a positively regal food heritage, writes Arun Kakar…
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A trip to Gstaad in the Pilatus PC-12: ‘The Alps have a drama of their own’- Spear’s aviation
A trip to Gstaad in a Pilatus PC-12 is the ideal way to see the majestic Alps from the best…
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Into the kingdom of Bhutan: ‘Is there really more to life than money?’
Bhutan is held up as a symbol of happiness, an antidote to our obsession with money. But is this true,…
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Review: Il Palagio, Tuscany
Christopher Jackson heads to Tuscany and finds a well-kept secret now open to the public My desire to possess the…
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SuperYachtsMonaco’s Jim Evans: ‘Owners and charterers are far more demanding today’
The SuperYachtsMonaco founder talks to Arun Kakar about how younger generations are changing the superyacht market – and how the…
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How Iceland became a ‘destination for food adventurers’ – Spear’s travel
A curious side-effect of Iceland’s banking crisis has been a subsequent boost in tourism and a growing buzz around the…
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WEEKEND IN… Munich
Modernity and tradition are strangely comfortable bedfellows in Germany’s second city, writes Arun Kakar A bierkeller is never too far…
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Inside the Taj Exotica: a ‘Maldivian classic’ – Spear’s Travel
The Maldives has few untouched islands left. Can one of its first luxury resorts still be one of its very…
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Hotel Plaza Athenée Paris review: ‘I became rapidly a moral relativist’
Christopher Jackson defies George Clooney and takes great pleasure in staying at the Paris branch of the Dorchester Collection A…
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Honeymooning on the ‘spectacular’ Amalfi Coast – Spear’s travel
Imaginative hotels along a famous stretch of Italian coastline make a perfect setting for a honeymoon – once you get…
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Review: Sani Resort
Want an easy and luxurious holiday with the kids? Christopher Jackson has just the place It’s counterintuitive for anyone besides…
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Why HNWs are looking for ‘spirituality’ on holiday – Lucia van der Post
The world’s rich are seeking something spiritual from their free time – something that material wealth can’t bring them, writes…
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São Paulo is ‘the very essence of what makes Brazil so special and different’ – Spear’s travel
Swim with phosphorescent plankton in Paraty and taste the urban bustle of São Paolo to experience two sides of Brazil’s…
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Here are our picks for 10 of the world’s must-see museums. Gaze upon valuable treasures from the Rosetta Stone in…
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How Ritz Carlton revived Laurance Rockefeller’s resort in Puerto Rico
Andrew Harris experiences the delights of Laurance Rockefeller’s Dorado Beach resort in Puerto Rico, as revamped by Ritz Carlton On…
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WEEKEND IN…Vienna
At the heart of Europe lies a city rich in both historical treasures and creative energy, writes Rasika Sittamparam ‘The…
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Discovering Iran’s ‘ornate marvels’- Spear’s travel
Events of recent decades have kept tourists away from Iran – but now a new train tour is helping to…
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