Vacheron Constantin at SIHH 2018

Soul Searching in Umbria

Centuries-old estates and sacred spaces are getting a new lease of life as charismatic country retreats, discovers Thomas Midulla, who paid a visit to three of the region’s most ambitious projects and the bucolic villages that frame them.

Objects of Affection

There’s nothing quite like ceramics to evoke a particular time and place, and bespoke local pottery is playing an increasingly central role in marking our travels.

Future Classics

Switzerland’s greatest watch houses have distilled generations of horological innovation into five new watches that put a 21st-century spin on heritage-steeped models.

The House Always Wins

Villas designed by prominent – and promising – architects are transforming luxe hospitality, triggering a trend for private stays in modern masterpieces.

The Human Factor

Art and craft merge at London studio Based Upon, whose works of astonishing scale also involve deeply personal insights and cutting-edge materials research.

A Philosophy for Life

Superlative clinical expertise, exquisite Alpine surrounds and a discerning sense of hospitality: unlock your health potential at Chenot Palace Weggis

Change of State

Set in London’s former US Embassy, The Chancery Rosewood reimagines a Modernist icon for a new era.

The Shrinking of Art

While some numbers point to a flailing global art market, a closer look reveals the advent of a new generation of collectors – one who eschews large-scale paintings and sculptures in favour of readily portable pint-sized treasures with a more pocket-friendly price tag.

Breaking Waves

Beyond the superyacht centres of Germany and Italy, nowhere in the world has such heritage and craftsmanship as the Netherlands – where custom and semi-custom shipbuilders are hitting the high notes at the moment; and don’t forget Turkey, which has been emerging onto the global stage of late.

The Onsen Renaissance

A groundbreaking collaboration between the ryokan Bettei Senjuan and global wellness pioneer Chiva-Som ushers in a new era of immersive, restorative travel

Glass Roots Movement

From his dynamic gallery-cum-studio in London, Peter Layton and his team are shining a spotlight on the underappreciated art and time-honoured tradition of glassblowing

Can Ageing Wait?

From futuristic hotels to family resorts, longevity has asserted itself as the new buzzword that unites the worlds of wellbeing and hospitality – and it’s a scientific battle that is still far from over.

Capital Gains

London’s dynamic culinary landscape is only getting more influential and exciting – as these latest openings prove.

Designing Marrakech

The cosmopolitan design scene in the buzzy Moroccan metropolis boasts an astonishing array of treasures, tending towards the avant-garde rather than traditional.