10 of the best long-haul adventure holidays

Get out of your comfort zone with these trips to less-visited parts of the world, from driving down Jordan’s desert highway to tackling high peaks in Mongolia

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

A star ceiling in your home cinema

There’s nothing quite like a star ceiling to add the finishing touch to a dedicated home cinema room, helping to make the room a special refuge where you can really relax. Seen in cinemas, on yachts, cars and theatres, these professional convincingly realistic starry-night effects can be added to your ceiling. Fibre-optic Infinity ceiling panels … Read more

Tech house of the future: take a look around

Smart ovens, living carpets, robot butlers and beds that remind you to have sex – then make themselves. Welcome to your home of tomorrow

El Sol: Fernando Romero x Swarovski explore man’s relationship with the sun

Mexican artist Fernando Romero, the creative director of FR-EE, captures the sun in Swarovski Crystals for this year’s design miami/ fair. The installation is Swarovski’s tenth consecutive year partnership with Design Miami/ art fair. Luxury house Swarovski returns to 2015 Design Miami/ with another iconic installation that reinforces the crystal brand’s commitment to supporting designers … Read more

Take a peak: fun new places to stay in European ski resorts

Our pick of cool new hotels in the Alps – plus the best websites for self-catering chalets, apartments and cabins