In the deadly embrace of a Tarantula: The Astronomia Clarity Spider

  Ruling over the dimension of time, Planet Earth and some extremely fine haute horlogerie decorations, this white gold, titanium and silk-embroidered duck feather Tarantula by Jacob & co, the manufacturer of revolutionary timepieces and jewelry for men and women, places a very scary parallel universe on your wrist. 367 components make up the bespoke Jacob & … Read more

30 of the best spas in the UK

With lovely locations, top-notch treatments and pampering at affordable prices, our selection scrubs up nicely
20 best European spas

Going Under: Norway is home to the world’s largest underwater restaurant

The guests of this immersed gourmet restaurant are invited to dine five and a half meters below the surface while the panoramic view of the ocean floor is providing the dramatic backdrop. When it opens next spring, Under Restaurant will be the largest underwater restaurant in the world and Europe’s first underwater restaurant. Snøhetta-designed Under … Read more

Great literary getaways: 10 writers’ retreats for an inspirational break

Follow in the footsteps of George Orwell and nine other celebrated writers to the places that inspired their work

Saks Fifth Avenue to unveil 10-story-tall theatrical light show in alliance with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

  Saks Fifth Avenue continues its long-standing tradition of captivating spectators around the world with a holiday show like no other. Over a year in the making, the fantastical show is an ode to the grandeur of the Broadway stage.In alliance with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, one of the nation’s leading industry-based HIV/AIDS fundraising and … Read more

Lorenz Bäumer: The Jewellery Prince of the Place Vendôme – or ‘the enfant terrible?’,

  Article & video interview by Philippe Mihailovich. Paris’ Place Vendôme with its 28 private ‘hotel particuliers’ – little palace/manor houses- is not only perhaps the most prestigious place to live in the city but has certainly been the best Parisian address for any high jewellery house to be since the opening of the Ritz … Read more