Why do luxury hotels have to treat us like children?
From lollies at reception to posh chocs in the bedroom, everything has to be sugar-coated – and I hate it
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10 of the best industrial-chic spaces worldwide
At these cool conceptual spaces, the design is just as compelling as what’s on offer at the shopping, exhibition, dining and drinking venues
40 of the world’s best cruise holidays
Cruises are no longer the preserve of affluent pensioners. Now there’s yoga, goth bands, wildlife watching, Star Wars parties and zombies – although not all on the same boat
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
Romancing the bottle
Wine-tasting sounds romantic but Jancis Robinson has seen it go wrong. She shares her tips to avoid disaster
How truffles went from pig food to treasure in Yunnan, China
China’s hunger for luxury foods has led to demand for home-grown fungi and a new opportunity for farmers