The Balmoral, Edinburgh hotel review: ‘Quite an achievement’
Cool, sleek and not a hint of tartan in sight – Rocco Forte’s luxury Edinburgh outpost is quite an achievement…
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The Spear’s Schools Index: Choosing the right school for your child
Starting early and knowing what to ask are key, says Fiona McKenzie The school you choose for your child can…
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The top 10 schools in Southeast Asia, compiled by Spear’s magazine in association with Carfax Education Alice Smith School (Malaysia)…
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The top 15 schools in the USA, compiled by Spear’s magazine in association with Carfax Education The Brearley School Girls,…
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The top 10 schools in China, compiled by Spear’s magazine in association with Carfax Education American International School of Guangzhou…
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The top schools in the rest of the world, compiled by Spear’s magazine in association with Carfax Education Aitchison College…
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The top five schools in the Middle East, compiled by Spear’s magazine in association with Carfax Education Brummana High School…
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Gravity training in a world turned upside down
Regular gravity workouts will increase upper body strength as well, helping with both your focus and your balance. writes Jo…
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Sam Leith’s lockdown reads
Some of the selections here might have the effect, as well as whiling away the hours, of making us count…
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Steven Pinker on coronavirus and capitalism
The psychologist explains why unfettered free markets don’t exist and the pandemic might not reshape society Professor Steven Pinker has…
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An ‘enchanting’ journey through Laos and Cambodia
From Buddhist temples to mine-clearing rats and a range of arts, Cambodia and Laos have plenty to keep adventurous travellers…
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Summer reading: Three of the best books out now
Looking for something to read? Here are three books out now recommended by Spear’s The Deficit Myth By Stephanie Kelton…
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Exploring the ‘prelapsarian paradise’ of Amanpulo
Luxury hotelier Aman hit the jackpot when it opened Amanpulo on a small Philippine island, where spectacular nature is all…
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‘The Mark Hix story is by no means over…’
Chef Mark Hix has grand plans in store after a major setback It seemed like the restaurant world’s first high-profile…
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Beverley Knight – The Spear’s Midas interview
The singer and musical actress made herself heard during lockdown – even if her beloved shoes didn’t see much use…
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Is Cary Grant’s To Catch a Thief wardrobe the finest of his career?
Grant would look good in a bin bag, but here he has what is arguably the best wardrobe of his…
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Reflections on the ‘exciting challenge’ of dining during lockdown
Adapt we must, but don’t take lockdown as a chore, take it as an exciting challenge If nothing else, the…
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This Chelsea clinic’s ‘sci-fi-sounding’ therapies are used by CEOs
This Chelsea clinic is doing healthcare with a twist Described by the Daily Mail, no less, as ‘the world’s most…
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Lucia van der Post: Retail faces a new world after Covid-19
The coronavirus has caused a major rethink of what it is that matters in life and retailers will have to…
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How Raffles is becoming the ‘world’s best new small hotel group’
Jeannette Ho is transforming Raffles into the best small but perfectly formed new hotel brand in the world Hotel openings…
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