World’s super rich keep buying up luxury goods in face of wealth decline

Sales of super-yachts rose 40% last year despite number of millionaires and ultra rich falling, according to wealth report

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

Luxury Lifestyle Awards Asia 2015: Interview with Chef Antonio Coelho, The Chief of Antonio Restaurant Macau

Dedicated to the promotion of authentic Portuguese cuisine in Asia,  chef Antonio Coelho from the Antonio Restaurant in Macau, serves a wide variety of authentic Portuguese dishes and is a Michelin-recommended restaurant. Coelho’s culinary style has evolved through wide-ranging experiences at top luxury hotels and restaurants around the world, including his homeland Portugal, Africa, Hong Kong and Macau. … Read more

Sarah in Wonderland: Café Royal on Regent Street opens first dessert restaurant in London

Patisserie Perfection: Hotel Cafe Royal London launches a new dessert restaurant by Sarah Barber. This March, The Café of iconic Café Royal on Regent Street in London will open their first dessert restaurant with a selection of exquisite tasting menus created by English pastry chef Sarah Barber. Celebrating the European tradition of café culture and … Read more

Romancing the bottle

Wine-tasting sounds romantic but Jancis Robinson has seen it go wrong. She shares her tips to avoid disaster