Madrid is Europe’s capital of glamour
Right across the street from the Prado, the Mandarin Oriental Ritz opened its doors last year after a three-year transformation of the original Ritz. The project involved…
British Airways has become a national humiliation
At the beginning of the year, British Airways boss Sean Doyle made a bold, and many would say, long overdue pledge: 2022 would be the year that…
The best luxury hotels in New York to book right now
From the marble-floored foyer, with its smart, navy-clad staff to the lounge-style Club Room, filled with art, sculptures and books, there’s a restrained, old-world glamour to The…
The top luxury hotels in Cornwall for a five-star stay in the Duchy
Comfortable beds, hearty food, heartstopping views – this is the most that guests ever really ask for when checking into a Cornish hotel (or many favour self-catering…
The thrifty way to holiday this summer
So while prices have risen in lira, a cup of coffee in the popular destination of Marmaris, on the south coast, now costs just 59p on average,…
Forget ‘Londongrad’ – the French Riviera is the Russian elite’s real playground
Sechin, chief executive of energy giant Rosneft, was the first major figure targeted on the Côte d’Azur as his yacht, the Amore Vero, was seized by French…
How to holiday like the super-rich – when you’re not a millionaire
For those who crave such insider knowledge, but don’t plan on sinking tens of thousands into their annual holidays, Maury has some tips. She suggests investing in…
The midlife guide to holidaying like the super-rich
For those who crave such insider knowledge, but don’t plan on sinking tens of thousands into their annual holidays, Maury has some tips. She suggests investing in…
The world’s most exciting new hotels for amazing holidays in 2022
This year’s hottest hotel openings are a varied bunch, from bumper-size projects that were half a decade in the making to little island retreats that have quietly…
Why I decided my 60th birthday was finally the time to conquer my fears on holiday
With my fear of heights conquered, it was now time to tackle my other phobia. The aim of every safari is to see the Big Five –…
Revealed: The world’s most luxurious ski resorts
When skiing first became popular, it was considered the realm of the aristocracy and celebrity film stars, and energetic sporty types who combined a love of adventure…
Tracey Emin hits out at the Covid testing system and accuses the Government of ‘coming to get her’
“My PCR test was negative before I got on the plane and my test when I came back to the UK. I’ve had both Covid jabs and…
Eight beautiful British holiday rentals for multi-generation Christmas getaways
After last year’s cancelled Christmas plans, a family gathering this year will feel all the sweeter. But you’re not the only ones planning a big festive get-together:…