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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What to do if you have a high-value building dispute with your neighbours
Disputes between neighbours over building projects often attract press attention, especially when they concern HNWs or celebrities. Jess Smith and…
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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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The last frontier: African tourism’s untapped potential
Already worth $200bn, tourism could transform Africa, writes Rasika Sittamparam Tourism in Africa is growing fast – expanding by 5.6…
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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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Mo Ibrahim: ‘We invested in Africa…I made embarrassing amounts of money’
Mo Ibrahim is giving much of his fortune back to his home continent, as well as encouraging responsible governance along…
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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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The Spear’s interview interview: Nigel Farage on Brexit, Boris and being hated
FROM THE ARCHIVE: It took him 25 years, but in 2016 Nigel Farage achieved what he went into politics to…
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Meet Jack Ma’s favourite African start-up
The Nigerian tech start-up LifeBank saves lives by rapidly delivering medical supplies to those who need them most. Founder Temie…
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This is the start of a crucial decade for Africa
Not before time, Africa is on the verge of a rapid economic expansion – but who will benefit from it?…
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Lord Lucan sighting: Has the last great Fleet Street mystery finally been solved?
If reports of Lord Lucan’s discovery in Western Australia prove positive then it could be the scoop of the century…
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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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Why diamond mining in Africa is a double-edged sword
Diamond mining has revitalised Botswana – but elsewhere in Africa, some of the industry’s processes still lack clarity. By Edwin…
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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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Is this the end of ‘quickie’ divorces?
The days of a quickie divorce are numbered – if you want to name and shame, it’s time to get…
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Davos Diary: Day 5
The death of the status quo, looking forward to a female future, and why Donald Trump should be feeling the…
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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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Bulgaria’s leading lifestyle hotel welcomes passionate ski lovers
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko offers the ultimate ski and spa experience in the winter capital of the Balkans The…
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