Skipper Pip Hare on the toughest test in sailing: ‘It’s about coping with adversity – on your own’

During the Vendee Globe, boats have broken apart and sleep is caught in snatches. The yachtswoman – currently in 18th place and still going – explains the dangerous thrill of racing solo

From Martha Washington to Melania Trump: 250 years of first lady portraiture

Portraits of presidents’ wives have evolved with the role, and although it remains highly gendered, a new exhibition aims to celebrate their contribution and to ‘rectify the absences of women in US history’

Six Dazzling Festive Trees: From Dior Christmas Tree to Charles Kaisin’s Origami

  From a sparkling Dior tree in St Petersburg to an enchanting display of origami doves in flight at Hotel Amigo in Brussels, the red carpet has been rolled out for visitors to see the glittering decorations at Rocco Forte Hotels around Europe. Dior Christmas Tree at Hotel Astoria Every year Hotel Astoria surprises its … Read more

Four Seasons returns to Thailand with an all-new riverside sanctuary designed by Jean-Michel Gathy

    The much-anticipated return of Four Seasons to Thailand’s capital is nothing short of spectacular. Four Seasons returns to Thailand’s capital with an all-new riverside sanctuary designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, featuring a collection of signature dining and bar experiences, an urban wellness centre, light-filled event spaces and expansive outdoor courtyards and terraces. Located along … Read more

How Successful Businesses Maintain High Productivity

  It’s no secret that the most successful businesses in any field are incredibly efficient and productive. What’s even more noteworthy about thriving companies is that they achieve this feat over a long period of time. Indeed, while most businesses enjoy isolated pockets of success from time to time, the best organizations manage to maintain … Read more

The new Michelin Green Star highlights restaurants at the forefront of sustainable gastronomy

    In an exclusive virtual gala broadcast from “La Puerta Del Sol” in Madrid, the MICHELIN Guide Spain & Portugal unveiled its new 2021 restaurant selection. Featuring 252 starred establishments, including 3 new two Star restaurants and 21 that won their first Star, the 2021 edition also welcomed a new distinction, the MICHELIN Green … Read more