The 10 best art patrons

As a new show at the National Gallery explores the influence of Paul Durand-Ruel, the dealer who ‘made’ the impressionists, Rachel Cooke highlights other great patrons and collectors

Cruise Critic awards 2015 looked at the best ships across more than a dozen categories

Disney Cruise Line bags top awards for 2015 Cruise Critic Awards. If you are looking for the best overall cruise line, Disney Cruise Line is the choice, says Cruise Critic awards 2015 presented by the largest online cruise community with more than 100,000 cruise reviews. For the third year in a row, Disney Cruise Line … Read more

The 10 most expensive paintings ever sold

A Gauguin painting has sold for a reported $300m, making it the most expensive painting ever sold. See how it compares with other pricey paintings that have sold for vast sums

The top 6 most luxurious residential areas in London and Monaco

It’s little wonder that the world’s most affluent property buyers are attracted to London and Monaco. The cities’ property markets are like two peas in a pod, with very similar attractions, prices and buyer profiles. Each city has its own ultra-prime areas, plush enclaves with a feel very different to the rest of Monaco or … Read more

The Most Expensive and Luxurious Skincare Creams

  While there are countless skin care products to choose from that range from the really affordable to the extravagantly expensive, there are certain products that stand out as being just as effective as their price tag is high. Check out the most expensive and the most luxurious skin care creams below to see which … Read more