In the mountains just beyond Shanghai, Cathy Wagstaff relives the colonial splendour of Moganshan steeped in French elegance. It’s easy to see what first brought the burgeoning Shanghai elite to Moganshan in the late 19th century. The hillside retreat is a balm for those scorched by the city’s blistering summers, blanketed in bamboo
Serenity is built into The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, thanks to its tranquil design and traditional therapies, as Cathy Wagstaff discovers. There are some places that have an effect on the spirit simply by virtue of being there, but few have influenced me quite as
Amelia Hungerford explores the restaurants and eateries peppering Melbourne’s Fitzroy Street, indulging in some of the tastiest fare this delicious city has to offer along the way. Each of the quartet of little golden bowls placed before me is topped with a miniature salad, fragrant herbs,
From Aston Martin to Zegna, Monte Carlo fashion blogger Tom Claeren brings luxury brands to life with his own signature style. High-end luxury is style ambassador Tom Claeren’s middle name. Representing makers of elegant fashion and accessories around the world, along with some of Monte Carlo’s
In an upmarket beachside suburb in Israel’s Tel Aviv, the architects of this family home have taken minimalism to new heights, as Joanna Tovia discovers. From the street, this ultra-modern marvel presents as something of a mystery. A concrete monolith rises up behind a handsome cedar
Amanda Woods steps into the fairy light-adorned world of Johann Wanner, and leaves with a new appreciation for the art of Christmas ornaments. As someone who collects Christmas decorations around the world to remind her of her travels I was rather excited to meet this man
Crossing five Southern states, the Americana Music Triangle is the birthplace of modern sound. Cathy Wagstaff hits the road to discover its highlights. Blues. Jazz. Country. Rock ‘n’ Roll. R&B and Soul. Gospel. Southern Gospel. Cajun and Zydeco. Bluegrass. These nine distinct genres of music encapsulate nearly
Kids need their pyjamas after a long day of travelling? Want to separate his and hers clothes? Need to find your charger in a hurry? Not able to fit everything you want to take with you in your luggage? Tired of fumbling inside your luggage
Five-star hotel showcases its authentic refurbishment across all public areas. Celebrating Fairmont St Andrews’ multi-million-pound renovations, the five-star resort showcased its extensive refurbishment this month. The revealing of new interiors follows the appointment of executive chef Frank Trepesch, former executive sous chef at The Savoy, and
With the Rockies as a backdrop, no train journey is more majestic than one aboard The Canadian, thanks to its new Prestige class. The vast expanse of Canada between Vancouver and Toronto is a mesmerising landscape of mountain peaks, glassy lakes, open prairies and picturesque towns. It’s the sort of scenery that seems