Playgrounds for sheikhs and oligarchs: the secret world of ​London’s luxury hotels

With their discreet lobbies and Michelin-starred restaurants, the capital’s high-end hotels have become a new green zone of affluence, where the global super-rich book entire floors to do business away from prying eyes

Six uncommon luxury hotels welcoming guests soon

Leading Hotels, one of the largest luxury independent hotel collections in the world, adds six new hotels to its portfolio of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries. With features including signature restaurants by celebrity chefs and an exceptional arts and performance venue, the newest Leading Hotels reflect their destinations through luxury design, culture … Read more

Luxury cruise liner to become first hospitality brand to offer adventures for Ocean, Expedition, River, Yacht and Air

While Richard Branson announced plans to add ocean liners to his Virgin portfolio of airplanes and hotels, luxury cruise liner Crystal Cruises launched a luxury ocean, yacht, river cruises, and air travel. Over the next three years, Crystal Cruises will introduce new ships – effectively establishing three brand new classes of cruising – as well … Read more

Tosca’s tea and The Ferrari Junior Collection

Exclusive Red Afternoon Tea Inspired by Ferrari Junior Collection. An afternoon tea which captures the elegance of The Ritz-Carlton, the luxury of Ferrari and the craftsmanship of a Michelin-starred culinary team. These checkered flags, the faux wheels and the car key made from white chocolate all evoke the thrill that only Ferrari can inspire. Tosca … Read more

From Modena to the art galleries of Sotheby’s: Massimo Bottura transporting the conceptual premises of contemporary art into the kitchen

“Cooking is about not only the quality of ingredients, but also the quality of the ideas.” – Massimo Bottura – One of the foremost ambassadors of modern Italian cuisine, Massimo Bottura, will bring his celebrated three Michelin-starred restaurant, Osteria Francescana, from Modena to the contemporary art galleries of Sotheby’s London auction house this summer. Massimo … Read more

Top 10 museum cafes and restaurants in Paris

Many of Paris’s museum cafes and restaurants now offer a lot more than coffee and cake. You can now expect great food and magnificent art – and some take their cuisine so seriously they merit a visit in their own right