Luxury British cruise line returns to Mediterranean cruises and overnight European stays

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth charts a new nine-month program of destination highlights. According to cruisecritic.com, most cruise lines voluntarily paused sailings for the meantime after being faced with port closures; a lack of suitable infrastructure, including flights; and increased travel restrictions that change on a country-by-country basis. CLIA, the Cruise Lines International Association that represents most … Read more

Inside the airline industry’s meltdown

Coronavirus has hit few sectors harder than air travel, wiping out tens of thousands of jobs and uncountable billions in revenue. While most fleets were grounded, the industry was forced to reimagine its future

No catwalk masks for Milan as it looks to brighter post-pandemic future

While showgoers diligently wore face coverings, the mood was upbeat and full of Italian pride

‘Barefoot bookseller’ sought to run island bookshop in Maldives

Luxury resort says island is virtually Covid-free and wants a live-in book lover to provide guests with bespoke help for their ‘reading journeys’

From iconic and rare to vintage styles: Top watches seen as ultimate investment pieces

  As the watch industry is trying to find its future in ultra-niche and luxury products, a small group of watchmaking brands have the unique power to constantly capture the luxury consumer spend. Fine watches became another investable commodity. But does that make them a good investment? In a world of unpredictable and accelerating change, … Read more

When does street art become ‘art’ art?

Whether you think graffiti is a subversive, democratic art form or a public nuisance, it harks back to our cave-painting days