In London’s richest boroughs vast subterranean enclaves are being carved out over several floors to house cars, wine, saunas and private nightclubs. How did underground living – once associated with poverty and disease – become an investment scheme for the uber-wealthy?
The health and fitness market in the UK is booming and an increasing number of people with money and energy to burn are signing up for boutique gyms
Business is booming in the UK fitness sector — industry reports reveal that one in seven people in the UK is a gym member. So it’s little wonder that the industry has attracted solid investment from budget chains offering cut-price fees and flexible contracts. But if you’re thinking of getting a foothold in the lucrative … Read more
The Saks Wellery is a lifestyle-centric shopping destination for today’s experience-seeking consumer. Saks Fifth Avenue has a long history of creating breakthrough, experiential environments in the store — in 1935, an indoor ski slope was constructed in the flagship store in order to offer skiing lessons. The latest concept shop announced by Saks Fifth Avenue … Read more
The UK’s student boom has seen a spate of new, expensive, high-spec studio flats for them to live in, even as local residents are desperate for affordable accommodation. From Coventry to Cambridge, are universities starting to resemble property developers – and does this help or hurt our cities?
Affluent travelers not only travel a lot, they focus on fitness much more too. Desirable luxury hotel amenities. Top 1%. Wealthy hotel guests place higher importance on hotel gyms than others, say the results of the 2016 Luxury Travel Report published by consultancy firm Resonance. The richest travelers not only travel a lot, they focus … Read more