Mary Holland
After his electoral win, could Zohran Mamdani’s policies provide a template for other American cities?
Fresh off his historic victory, the Democratic mayor-elect is putting forward a series of radical policies to improve quality of life in America’s most expensive city. Could New York become a welfare state model?
The quiet luxury of Keurbooms, South Africa’s chic coastal retreat
While Europe cools, South Africa’s Garden Route is warming up. The resort town of Keurboomstrand pairs barefoot charm with elegant polish, whitewashed villas, wine you’ll want to ship home and endless Indian Ocean horizons.
Upping the ante: Four of the best new restaurant openings around the world
Our pick of the best new openings, from a one-stop shop in central London to tastes of Mexico in Paris and the seaside in the city.
Studio Museum’s return is finally giving Harlem the cultural space it deserves
As the geopolitical and creative landscape of the US grows even more precarious, a clutch of promising new museums have still found a way to open in the Big Apple.
Take a tour of The Shelborne, a freshly revamped art deco hotel in South Beach, Florida
Just steps from the sea, the refurbished institution is the latest in a series of Miami hotels that have been given a new lease of life.
The Waldorf Astoria’s lavish renovation blends its original splendour with gorgeous modern luxury
Beloved by its famed guests and for its much-aped style, a return after an eight-year renovation means the Waldorf’s salad days could well be ahead of it.
Why global eyes are on South Africa’s next design stars
Designers in the Western Cape know all about problem solving, pivoting and putting craft at the centre of their work. Now a new generation is making its mark.
Entrepreneurs to watch: the forward-thinkers making new paths in Mexican industries
From independent craft brewers to clean-mobility pioneers
Three game-changing developments about to transform Mexico City
Whether it’s turning abandoned buildings into mixed-use blocks or designing glass towers that stand the test of time, these visionaries are reimagining ordinary spaces across the city.
Meet the self-starters behind the clever hospitality boom in Oaxaca City
As the once-sleepy Mexican city attracts an increasingly international crowd, businesses are reimagining time-tested traditions to appeal to modern tastes.
