Christmas taste test: cheese and chocolate

Potted stilton, salted caramels and festive boxes of chocs – it wouldn’t be Christmas without them. Andi Oliver rates the classics

The ‘Billionaire Effect’ is alive and well across the world – and shows little sign of slowing

    The billionaire boom of the past five years has now undergone a natural correction. Report. Billionaires are transforming the business of global philanthropy. Billionaire-controlled companies have returned almost twice the average market performance over the past 15 years. This is one of the findings of the annual UBS and PwC Billionaires Insights report, … Read more

Extravagant accommodations: Prince de Galles x Lalique offer a new unique experience, like no other to be found in Paris

  Historic Paris-based glassmaker Lalique signs its first luxury suite in partnership with German designer Patrick Hellmann. This new luxury Suite offers guests a rare opportunity to spend the night on the Paris skyline. This contemporary duplex Suite on the hotel’s top floor is nestled under the roof for an incomparable stay in Paris. This … Read more

Top hotels that have made important contributions to the culinary heritage of the United States

  Many historic hotels have signature dishes and culinary traditions that have been a part of their hotel’s history for more than a century and some for as long as the hotel has been open.  Did you ever wonder where the brownie came from? Or how tomato juice came to be? Historic Hotels of America … Read more

Buying a Second Home? Here’s What You Need to Know

    Buying a second home can be a valuable investment. While many property owners buy a second home for the purposes of vacationing with the family, others choose to rent it out, converting it into another source of income. Whatever your reasons, there are several considerations that need to be made before committing to … Read more

The Former Hunting Lodge of the Third Duke of Marlborough opened as a hotel for the very first time

    Buckinghamshire is a picturesque county full of rolling green hills and stunning gardens, grand castles, and quaint towns with rich history. The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire. Located just outside of London in the heart of Buckinghamshire’s vast Langley Park, The … Read more