$90 for a bottle of melted iceberg? Inside the world of luxury water

People pay top dollar for ‘premium’ brands indistinguishable in blind taste tests from tap water – is it about status, wellness or something more fundamental?

Ranches, redwoods and really good wine: the California travel guide

From iconic road trips to farm-to-table feasting, via hikes, bikes, culture and canyons: Anna Hart shares her must-dos, must-sees and can’t-leave-without-eatings

Brutal beauty: how concrete became the ultimate lifestyle concept

After a generation in the doghouse, concrete is more fashionable than ever. So why don’t we take better care of our brutalist architecture?

The problem with food tourism: the chefs fighting to keep their restaurants special

Clamour for tables is all very well, but for some restaurateurs, the acclaim that comes with a Michelin star or TV fame can be bewildering and disruptive

Number 1 Hotel in Venice/Italy has been revealed

  With three restaurants and three bars, a spa and a well-equipped fitness room, as well as an outdoor swimming pool, a golf practice course and a tennis court, the San Clemente Palace Kempinski is the perfect retreat after a day in Venice. This year’s Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler have been revealed, … Read more

Idris Elba’s Parrot bar adds shot of celebrity to London’s cocktail mix

Actor’s Aldwych venture has ‘A-list surprises’, chauffeur-driven Aston Martins and DJ Driis on the decks