Travel and restaurants
Fertile ground: Lanzarote’s business boom
On the eastern edge of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote’s hospitality scene is proving that there’s value in championing creativity. We meet the entrepreneurs firing up this volcanic outpost.


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Taipei personality
Dadaocheng is one of the Taiwanese capital’s oldest and most atmospheric corners. It’s an area that demands exploration – and we’ve jotted down a few essential stops to help you along the way.

At your service
Swedish hospitality in the Balearics, a new outpost in New York’s Tribeca and a florist encouraging Athenians to stop and smell the roses – our rundown of the shops and hotels on our itinerary.

Fantastic voyage
Charting a course well away from the rules and restraints of conventional cruise travel, Geneva-based MSC Group has launched a vessel more akin to a high-end hotel, with five more ships on the horizon.

Whatever happened to the art of hospitality?
Whether you’re a CEO or head of state, hospitality has a part to play.

Back to their roots
Residents of rural Italy have been branching out in search of brighter prospects for decades but one small town has made its age-old tradition a draw for those who have flown the nest –…

Holding back the tide
Unnoticed by tourists, the Floating City’s restaurant workers must contend with the elements to serve up their top-table delights.

Natural high
Amid the forested mountains of Japan’s southernmost prefecture, an exclusive villa welcomes a single group of guests each night. We dropped in to see how its owners are creating a unique destination rooted in…

Moving up
Allow us to upgrade your travel plans with an exceptional oceanside escape, a tempting train ride across Malaysia and a heads up about new flight routes worldwide.

Peak service
Diners have been effusive in their praise for new Soho restaurant Mountain. We secure a much sought-after seat to see what the fuss is about.

Going the distance
On a remote Indonesian island, a new beach resort and farm is creating a sustainable community.
