There are people who have always known about acupuncture, who have grown up with it, who consider it as unremarkable as paracetamol. I am not …
FOOD & DRINKS
WELLNESS AND SPA
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London’s spa scene right now is genuinely something. The UK’s only hydrobed sits in a longevity clinic steps from Harrods. A Parisian lymphatic drainage specialist …
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The Vinothérapie Spa belongs to Les Sources de Caudalie, which sits on the 78-hectare grounds of a Grand Cru Classé estate whose vines run almost …
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Wellness in 2026 feels different. It’s less about extremes and more about intelligence. Less performative, more personal. Across the UK, a new generation of retreats …
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There is a particular kind of confidence that comes from knowing you look good: not obviously enhanced, not “done,” but rested, polished, luminous. In London’s …
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Canary Wharf is a place built on precision. Glass towers rise with intent, schedules are tight, and even leisure often feels curated to fit between …
THE BEST ADDRESSES
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Ibiza’s reputation as one of Europe’s most compelling summer destinations continues to evolve, and this June the island will welcome a significant new addition to its luxury hospitality landscape. Palladium …
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Ikoyi, now settled into its new home at 180 The Strand, does exactly that. This is not just a restaurant relocation; it is a statement of intent. Larger, more architecturally confident and operating with the assuredness of a two-Michelin-star institution that knows its worth, Ikoyi has evolved from cult favourite into one of the capital’s most compelling dining experiences.
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Mallorca has had the most satisfying quiet glow-up in Europe. Not the kind that screams about it on TikTok, but the kind you notice when you land and realise the island has become sharper, calmer, more design-literate, and far more delicious than its old stereotypes ever allowed.
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FeaturedPlaces to Stay
Nobu Hotel Marbella Review: where Japanese cool meets Andalusian glamour on the Golden Mile
Set within the legendary grounds of Puente Romano Beach Resort, Nobu Marbella feels like an insider enclave: adults-only, design-led, quietly hedonistic, and effortlessly stylish. This is Marbella at its most refined: where mornings begin with sea-air runs along the promenade, afternoons dissolve into poolside languor, and evenings unfold between world-class restaurants and softly pulsing DJ sets under the stars.
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From historic trattorias that feel frozen in time to Michelin-starred dining rooms redefining Italian cuisine, these are ten restaurants that capture Milan at its most delicious; each for a different mood, appetite, and moment in your trip.
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Valentine’s Day doesn’t need roses on the bed or heart-shaped anything. The most romantic hotels in the world understand something more subtle: romance is space, rhythm, privacy, and a setting that does half the work for you. These are the places I recommend to friends who already know the good hotels: the ones who want something memorable, not performative.