Meaningful and spiritual beauty: Cha Ling L’esprit du Thé, Pu’Er Tea cosmetics by LVMH

Cha Ling is infusing beauty with the spirit of tea.  A new luxury skingcare brand celebrates the beauty of ancient pu’er tea cosmetics. Traditional Chinese medicine has vaunted the benefits of Pu’Er tea for over 5,000 years, making it one of the most sought-after teas in the world. Harvested from tea plant forests that are … Read more

Your good health: an Alpine spa crawl

For the price of a night in the pub you can luxuriate in a top Alpine spa. Debbie Lawson tries out three in Switzerland and Italy

The perfect motivation for a future voyage. Five new Small Luxury Hotels of the World

New gems in the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection: 5 new hospitality heavens to visit. Enjoy private Jacuzzi’s in Thailand, meditation classes in China, organic Michelin-starred dining in Provence, feel like a local in Greece or explore a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sri Lanka. From a Buddhist sanctuary to a secluded Greek getaway, these … Read more

Warhol goes unseen but life’s a beach for Martin Parr – the week in art

The pop master shows his sly side, Calder prizewinners display poise, and the great British photographer heads on holiday – all in your weekly art dispatch

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

A new grand opening: Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius

On arrival at the newly-opened Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, you will feel like they entering a private residence. You are personally met and transported to the entrance of the property. The hostess dressed in a contemporary sega dress welcomes you with a refreshing hibiscus infusion made with local black tea, Chinese green tea, … Read more