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Author: Sian McFadyen

From Sicily to Sydney

Local actor Sir John Standing shares his travel memories, from bad behaviour with Peter O’Toole to filming with Cary Grant.

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Under lock and key

The “most exclusive private vault in the world” is hidden away on Mayfair’s Park Lane. We meet the man in charge of this impregnable building.

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Knock out

Boxing – good for your fitness and self-defence – is enjoying a renaissance. Here are some of the new venues in Mayfair. Get back in the box!

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In the know

Leading local estate agents give us the low-down on the best places to eat, drink, shop and chill in Victoria and Westminster.

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Behind the windows

Meet Janet Wardley, head of visual design at Harvey Nichols. She has been designing the famous department store’s window displays for 24 years.

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One to watch

Watch out for the latest trends in luxury watch fashion. Take a peek at these current wrist dazzlers from some of the world’s best designers.

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Feel-Good Factor

North Mayfair is fast becoming one of the capital’s hottest dining spots offering everything from fresh pasta to artfully plated brunch and chic cocktails.

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Reading refuges

Retreat to a quiet reading refuge this World Book Day and indulge in some of Britain’s finest books at stores and libraries on your doorstep.

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Queens of Mayfair

Meet the entrepreneurial sisters who are doing it for themselves – opening their first eatery Queens of Mayfair, serving breakfast, lunch and cocktails.

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Golden wonder

Enjoy the sheer opulence of Dubai’s landmark Burj Al Arab, often voted the most luxurious hotel in the world and a “seven-star” wonder.

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Pizza the action

In search of the perfect pizza, two brothers took a road trip to Italy. Nine years later, they’ve just opened their 12th Pizza Pilgrims in London.

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