Sail of the century
Sailor Sir Ben Ainslie has 5 Olympic medals but one prize has escaped him – the America’s Cup. Now he is determined to make history and win it for the UK.
Around Mayfair
Island treasure
The Indian Ocean offers everything from sustainable luxury in the Maldives to adventurous honeymoons in Mauritius and private islands in the Seychelles.
Global gourmet guide
Top chefs of Mayfair and St James’s tell us their favourite restaurants to visit across the world from New York to Venice.
Sir Ranulph’s reads
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the explorer and author, shares the five fascinating books which shaped his life and his adventures.
Crème de la crème
It’s called the most exclusive hideaway on the planet. The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, on the French Riviera, is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
Private jet set
There is no end to the range of one-of-a-kind experiences you can get on a private jet, from cultural trips for children to globe-trotting wine tours.
Time honoured
Patek Philippe has stood the test of time with its adherence to tradition but also by embracing new technology. We visit its Geneva HQ.
Bringing art back to life
Simon Gillespie, the Mayfair-based art conservator and restorer, breathes new life into forgotten and misattributed works of beauty.
Puttin’ on the glitz
Nicholas Coleridge, retiring chairman of Condé Nast, discusses his new tell-all memoir about parties, princesses and publishing.
Tech gets physical
Newly opened Lanserhof at the Arts Club has the latest health tech and it’s changing the way we exercise.
Lap of luxury
Meet Helen Brocklebank, CEO of Walpole which promotes British luxury retail at home and abroad, helping to keep the footfall high in Mayfair & St James’s.
Champagne retreat
Head to the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa to discover the joys of the Champagne region of France from the comfort of a new five-star hotel.