Ed Ruscha on Marcel Duchamp: ‘He was a guiding light’

When conceptual art’s godfather finally had a retrospective, it was in California – where a group of young artists welcomed him to a game of naked chess

New luxury hotels: The $200 million Trump International Hotel Washington DC to open in September

The Old Post Office re-opening as Trump International Hotel two years ahead of schedule. “We are preparing for what is a highly anticipated opening, and one that is unique to Washington, D.C. and the country as a whole.” Originally scheduled to open in 2018, Donald Trump’s luxury Washington DC hotel is set to open just … Read more

Best destination in the US? Fall in love with Philadelphia, says Lonely Planet

The city of brotherly love and the Liberty Bell, has been named the top destination in the US for 2016 by travel guide publisher Lonely Planet

Activists condemn trophy-hunting club for ‘turning wildlife into commodities’

Safari Club International draws hunters to Las Vegas for four-day convention billed as the ‘Ultimate Hunters’ Market’ – highlighted by auction of animal hunts

Currency fluctuations and globe-trotters boost the personal luxury goods market, but real growth slows, says study

The worldwide luxury industry surpassed €1 trillion in retail sales value in 2015 and delivered healthy growth of 5% year over year (at constant exchange rates), driven primarily by luxury cars (8%), luxury hospitality (7%) and fine arts (6%), according to the 14th edition of the Bain Luxury Study, published by Bain & Company for … Read more

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