If you like homely pubs, plentiful portions and escaping the city, then you’ll struggle to do better than a trip to The Feathered Nest. This easy-going establishment in the heart of the Cotswolds offers modern fine dining in the homeliest of surroundings.   If like me you’ve never been to the Cotswolds, let me tell you what you see on The Holiday is what you get. Chocolate box village after chocolate box village, tiny high streets lined with uniform thatched houses and manicured lawns. Oh and pubs. Lots and lots of pubs. We sampled several, but it was The Feathered Nest which st ..read more

Glenburn Penthouse is a cosy, tasteful and graceful residence owned by Husna-Tara Prakash. Set away in the city’s main boulevard, with an antiquity dating back to British era plus an understated entrance, this hotel ticks the boxes for air and discretion. Hotel The drawing room lays out a theatrical welcome Image credit: Abhishek Khandelwal Once you ascend up the six floors of the edifice, the eighth will indisputably take you to a paradise that’s plush, magnificent and graceful. Here, guests can travel back in time with the décor to the opulent settler world. Versailles parquet flooring, elab ..read more

Are you a dedicated audiophile or movie maven? Do you spend hours posted in front of YouTube watching reviews of the latest and greatest tech unboxings? Are you driving a family member crazy with talk of bass boosters, OLED 4k displays and breakthroughs in sound engineering? If this sounds a lot like you, then you’re not alone in today’s digital-focused world. The way we, as a society, consume media has changed greatly from the first time black and white TV was introduced in the 20’s. We have grown from the family TV with antenna to a flat screen no more than a couple of millimetres thick in a ..read more

When it comes to fashion, trends move quickly, and it can be difficult to keep up with the latest looks. Often, it can feel like you’re constantly having to update your wardrobe to ensure you’re wearing the latest colours and shapes and ultimately, to stay relevant – so it’s perhaps unsurprising that fast fashion has become so popular over recent years. But in the luxury world, it’s all about quality – not quantity – which means investing in key pieces that are designed to stand the test of time. And, as our understanding of the ways in which fast fashion is damaging the world reaches new leve ..read more

Words by Lisa Hanley  Walking through the picturesque Eastern district of Amsterdam, where the spacious stone paved streets are occupied by 17th century walk ups, trendy cafés and restaurants, Oost simply ticks all the boxes. From an incredibly diverse scene of art, UNESCO protected canals, museums and famous markets, the cultural hot spot set within a quiet communal neighbourhood offers a welcome change from the bustling pace of the centre.  Oosterpark for instance, located at the heart of the east, welcomes local families, students, joggers and bikers from all walks of life to enjo ..read more

Looking for some style inspiration in 2023? The sartorial male knows all too well the importance of keeping up with the latest trends – but when it comes to exuding a sense of luxury, combining them with classic shapes for that timeless appeal is an essential skill that doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Whilst perusing the new season’s latest catwalk offerings is a great way to keep abreast of the latest looks, it can often be difficult to understand how the pieces shown could translate into day-to-day wear. More often than not, Fashion Week is awash with dramatic ensembles that simply ..read more

Once upon a time, luxury brands were reserved for the wealthy and the settled – those who had already made it in life and were now enjoying the fruits of their labour by splurging on opulent fashion, high-end cars and lavish holidays. But in 2023, luxury brands are working hard to appeal to millennial and Generation Z consumers, who have considerably more disposable income than Boomers and those who came before them did in their 20s and 30s – even in spite of the current cost of living crisis. Over recent years, we’ve seen some of the biggest names in luxury fashion – take Gucci, for example ..read more

It isn’t often you get invited to the hottest event happening in the world at that time, and it’s safe to say that the newest and possibly the most luxurious resort in the world right now, Atlantis The Royal, put on the event of a lifetime. The stars well and truly shone over Dubai at the weekend for the grand reveal of Atlantis The Royal, the super-luxury resort on the city’s dazzling Palm Jumeirah location and sister hotel to the equally as iconic Atlantis the Palm. Big name stars of film, TV, music and the catwalk joined the top chefs in the industry, who celebrated the openings of their re ..read more

If the intense hustle and bustle of central Istanbul doesn’t appeal and you’d prefer to enjoy this amazing city from a more peaceful place, Wyndham’s luxurious, elegant, and perfectly positioned Istanbul Kalamis Marina Hotel is an ideal choice. Located in an upmarket neighbourhood on the Asian side of the city with views of the Sea of Marmara, the hotel is still within just a 20-minute taxi ride to Istanbul’s exotic bazaars, world famous sultan’s palaces and imperial mosques, museums, coffee houses and tea gardens. It’s also close to the central marinas where you can take a luxury yacht for a ..read more

If you feel like you’re running on empty this winter, you’re not alone. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is characterised by persistent low mood, lack of energy and increased anxiety affects around two million people in the UK each year, plus a further 12 million across northern Europe – and is brought on by the decreased exposure to sunlight and shorter days that are typical of this time of year. Whilst the exact cause of SAD still isn’t fully understood, it’s thought that spending more time indoors, coupled with generally darker and duller weather, prevents a part of the brain known ..read more