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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World Wealth Report reveals HNWs reaching new highs – but it's not good news for all
Josh Spero finds somewhat cheering news for depressed billionaires in the new Capgemini/RBC report – but others are losing out…
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Celebrating its 150th birthday, The Langham (and Lady Gaga) launch extraordinary expansion plan
As I came to the end of a pleasant chat with the CEO of the Langham Hospitality Group, responsible for…
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To really reap the rewards of hedge funds, make yourself their business partner
In 1940, Fred Schwed’s book on the charlatanism of Wall Street asked: ‘Where are the customers’ yachts?’ The question stuck…
ByWhen disaster strikes charities shouldn't give up
Reports of the closure of Save the Children’s offices in Pakistan hint at a tendency to submit when the going…
ByRussian HNWs flood to London to escape Putin's clampdown
As billions of pounds flow illegally into London from Moscow and Russia’s wealthy decamp en masse, John Underwood looks at…
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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…
ByFifa's sins pale in comparison to the machinations of Brussels
Stephen Hill calls for the EU to face the same scrutiny as football’s troubled governing body Sepp Blatter has presided…
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Venice’s gondolas may soon be gone forever
Over breakfast on the waterfront terrace of the Gritti Palace, I watch Venice come to life as the rising sun…
ByVenice's gondolas may soon be gone forever
Venice’s iconic gondolas may soon be sunk as the city is in turmoil over the shrinking numbers of those equipped…
ByAshmolean launches fundraising drive to keep 'pre-eminent' Turner
Claire Roberts on how you too could slash your inheritance tax bill by bequeathing treasures to the nation The Ashmolean…
ByCohabiting couples need a legal ’Pre-hab’ even if not married
Unclear law means ‘Pre-hab’ agreements are essential for HNWs says Rosie Schumm, even if they’re not married and don’t have…
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St Barths, where the ultra-rich play Monopoly with real hotels
There’s something they say in St Barths: ‘It’s so different here from the rest of the Caribbean, because there’s never…
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Review: Borgo Egnazia, Puglia
If you want an assured luxurious retreat in Puglia, a part of Italy which can be sometimes down-at-heel (excuse the…
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Around the World in 80 Hotels: Urso Hotel, Madrid
This is only the first month of my jaunt around the world’s top hotels, but already the snob in me…
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History meets luxury aboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express
At a time when the UK is considering a break from Europe, it’s nice to see that there are still…
BySheffield's Going Public art philanthropy project reveals the future's promises and threats
Josh Spero hears from those at the heart of a new project to generate art philanthropy for public museums (and…
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…
ByCan charities emulate Ars’ne Wenger?
The charity sector could benefit from a dose of Arsenal’s indefatigability, says Farooq Sabri of NPC The FA Cup final…
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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