Marie-Sophie Schwarzer
Rest assured
Whether you’d plump for an oasis of calm in Cuba or a remarkable fjord-side conversion in Norway, we’ve got your getaway plan covered.
Gently does it
From soothing swims in Athens to sleep-easy stays in South Africa, our restful agenda comprises escapes and retreats to help you slow down, unwind and live in the moment.
Let’s make it a good one
It's a new year and time for a list. Ours is a rundown of things set to make life better in 2020, from clever new businesses to cultural openings. Here's to a hopeful year.
The real thing
Other trade shows might be more glamorous but Expo Real is where Europe’s biggest and most significant deals are cut. We head to Bavaria to peer through the windows of real-estate’s future.
Twelve stops for Christmas
Pondering where to pick up gifts this year? Let our editors guide you with their pick of the best shops, emporiums and design stores on the most inviting shopping streets around the globe.
The fab four
When it comes to creating hotels, the Experimental Group quartet are always in tune. Plus: new openings from cities to the seaside.
All you can eat
Expecting guests? Then you’ll want to impress them with something unique. You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen.
Family tree
Keen to keep business in full bloom, this garden centre offers so much more than its plants.
The opener
Why you should slow down for roundabouts, kill moths and consider a cowbell conundrum.
Protected status
If you’re in charge of policing one of the safest cities in the world, pressure and pride go hand in hand.
