Arts and Culture
Location Vacation — How ‘The White Lotus’ Is Changing Travel
The allure of movies and television is inspiring a new wave of plugged-in travellers.
“Luxury is waiting for you at The White Lotus. Your stay is bound to be... transformative.”
This is the strapline for the HBO series which has dominated pop-culture for the last four years. It’s devilishly ominous and captures the show’s sharp satire perfectly. Centred on a group of wealthy, elite travellers, they each arrive at a beautiful resort for one blissful week, only to endure their own...
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A Luxury Insider’s Guide to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Streets burst with performers, the air hums with creative energy, and for three weeks, the city belongs to the dreamers, the daring, and the wildly creative. In this guide, we’ll take you behind the scenes of Edinburgh’s most extravagant Fringe experiences: from five-star stays to private showings, gourmet dining to exclusive afterparties.
How To Achieve The Perfect Summer Tablescape
Warmer weather has declared that long lunches and outdoor brunches are officially back in season. As any host knows, there is a certain skill to serving meals al fresco, and it all begins with the right ambience. From choosing the perfect colour scheme to curating the right accessories, mastering the art of tablescaping is a must. Discover Ross’ guide to perfecting your summer tablescape this season.
The Ultimate Chelsea Flower Show Guide
Each May, the historic grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea bloom into life, welcoming garden lovers, tastemakers, and world-class designers for one of the most prestigious horticultural showcases in the world: the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. It’s a celebration of design, craftsmanship, and imagination. For one unforgettable week, nature takes centre stage.
11 Books To Pick Up For World Book Day
So many books, so little time. Every book-lover knows the relentless urge to purchase another must-read. And, with so many incredible books to choose from, picking the next can be a difficult task. Fear not, we've rounded up the crème de la crème of page-turners. We've got something for every kind of genre-lover, from mystifying sci-fi fantasies to moving memories, there's a whole world of books to discover. Read on for our selection of the best books to enjoy this World Book Day and beyond.
A Quick Guide to Investing in and Collecting Fine Art
Investing in art is expensive, but it has also outperformed the S&P 500 YoY for over 20 years (according to the Citi Global Art Market chart). Art is considered a ‘passion’ or ‘alternative’ investment, along with collectible cars, watches, and fine wine [among others]. Passion investments are dubbed as such because they require the investor to have a sufficient level of passion and knowledge about the investment. The Knight Frank 2023 Wealth Report reported that “from an investment point of view, art currently leads all other sectors in passion-related luxury investment performance across the world – in fact, at 29%, it performs almost twice the average for this class of investment”. Though a lot of this performance can be attributed to the astronomical prices paid by investors for the art. To quantify the scale; sales of the collections of Microsoft founder Paul Allen and American investor Anne Bass produced in excess of US$2.5 billion.
Nine Things To Do In London This Easter
From traditional egg hunts to quirky events that only London can pull off, Easter in this city is an experience not to be missed. Whether you're a local or a visitor, London Easter 2025 promises unforgettable moments and unique experiences. So if you're searching for things to do for Easter in London 2025, check out our curated list.