The most unmissable culture of 2016

Tarantino goes bounty-hunting, Botticelli takes you to hell, Bowie goes dark, and Jericho fills that Downton-shaped hole … in our bumper guide to the best 150 arts events to look forward to this year

Part luxury hotel. Part cruise ship. Morphotel changes shape to surf the ocean.

This futuristic concept for a floating hotel could be the coolest way to travel the planet. The Morphotel floating luxury hotel designed by engineer – architect Gianluca Santosuosso changes shape to surf the ocean. Morphotel is a system developed around a half-mile long spine that curves with the water currents. It would constantly travel at … Read more

10 of the best new museums

After an alternative to the usual museum trips? This roundup of new and improved exhibition spaces and galleries should be just the ticket

Edith Piaf’s Paris: exploring the Little Sparrow’s city

Paris is celebrating the anniversary of the singer’s birth, on 19 December, with a series of events, but from cafes to cabaret venues, it’s possible to tour the old haunts of her Belleville neighbourhood and beyond all year round

A new grand opening: Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius

On arrival at the newly-opened Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, you will feel like they entering a private residence. You are personally met and transported to the entrance of the property. The hostess dressed in a contemporary sega dress welcomes you with a refreshing hibiscus infusion made with local black tea, Chinese green tea, … Read more

The best food they ate in 2015

Kebabs in Istanbul, sea urchins in County Cork, a sensational lobster pasta in London: top chefs and food writers share their favourite meals this year