Gliding through the beautiful French countryside aboard Belmond’s new luxury barges

Belmond launches two new luxury barges in France in 2017 via Belmond Afloat in France. Launching in 2017, Belmond Pivoine and Belmond Lilas explore the regions of Champagne and Alsace. Two new luxury boats are joining the fleet of Belmond Afloat in France’s luxury barges. Family-owned vineyards and French Châteaux are included in the new itineraries … Read more

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

Gold jewellery regal at Emmy Awards 2014

Regal in red & gold @ Emmy Awards 2014.  Breathtaking gowns and astonishing gold jewellery. Red was the popular choice at the Emmy Awards 2014, which works with gold perfectly. Lead actress nominee Michelle Dockery chose a selection of architectural gold pieces subtly accented with diamonds and grey pearls by Brazilian designer Ana Khouri. Thin, yellow gold … Read more

London is a property developers’ paradise. And ordinary people are being priced out

That we are heading for a crisis is not in doubt, but the huge rents on the government’s Build to Rent scheme are hardly going to help

19th century palace in St. Petersburg reborn as the first Four Seasons in Russia

  The romance of imperial life meets modern luxury at the first Four Seasons in Russia opened in the heart of St. Petersburg. Nearly two centuries after its debut as the city’s most exclusive residence, the “House with Lions” is reborn as Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg. Situated next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral … Read more