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Jul 20, 2015 | Contributor: Elisabeth RushtonIn 2004, Jenny Hytner-Marriott sat down and made a list of all of the things that made her feel uneasy about depositing her dog in kennels. Her catalog of concerns was so extensive that she decided to produce a solution: a luxurious holiday package for hounds, in her own home. ... Read More | 
Jul 16, 2015 | Contributor: Paul EdwardsTucked away on a river bend in the idyllic Forest of Bowland in Lancashire northern England, the Inn at Whitewell is a 14th century property was once home to the keepers of the Royal Forest. While it still remains part of the Duchy of Lancaster estate, its regal ties essentially end there. ... Read More | 
Jul 14, 2015 | Contributor: Cynthia DialWhat do Catherine Zeta Jones, castles and zip lining have in common? If you answered Wales, you’re right. It is the birthplace of the actress, the country with more castles per square mile than anywhere on earth and home to Europe’s longest, highest and fastest zip wire. It is also the destination of my most recent travels. ... Read More | 
May 21, 2015 | Contributor: J Bibi CooperIn the summertime, when the sun comes out, London is gloriously beautiful and packed with people enjoying its many attractions. There’s even a different, more joyful air about the city when the weather warms. In a month, the United Kingdom will say goodbye to spring and hello to short-sleeved shirts, al fresco picnics and plenty of outdoor fests and celebrations. If you’re visiting London this summer, here are a list of things to do while there: ... Read More | 
Apr 29, 2015 | Contributor: Eric RosenWhile central, some London visitors tend to skip Fitzrovia’s hurried streets that are anchored by an especially bustling stretch of Oxford Street, in favor of quieter boroughs. But let’s not forget that this neighborhood also used to be the bohemian haunt of luminaries like George Bernard Shaw and Virginia Woolf. The London Edition—one of three Edition properties in the world with more on the way—has bridged the gap between the neighborhood’s up-and-coming with its understatedly cool past. ... Read More | 
Apr 25, 2015 | Contributor: Elisabeth RushtonThe paleo (or caveman) diet has been en vogue for the past couple of years—in 2013 it was Google’s most searched-for weight-loss method—and now there are restaurants that cater specifically to paleo devotees. One such restaurant is Pure Taste, which tailors their menu to fit over 16 types of diets, including paleo. ... Read More | 
Mar 16, 2015 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreImagine Queen Victoria jotting a note to one of her trusted advisors on ornate stationary; or picture Katharine Hepburn adding one of her famous friends to her elegantly-engraved address book—the name embossed on both of these specialty items was none other than Smythson. ... Read More | 
Mar 16, 2015 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreAnyone with a penchant for the finer things knows of Harrods and Selfridges. Although established 75 years apart, their individual roads to retail royalty have no doubt intersected. Each founding father set out to change the consumer’s definition of shopping, and neither dared shy away from any opportunity to get the public’s undivided attention. ... Read More | 
Jan 27, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenThe impromptu master class in mixology, courtesy of award-winning mixologist Salvatore Maggio, proved to be one of the highlights of my stay at the glamorous and quintessentially-Italian Baglioni Hotel London opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens. Located near the Royal Albert Hall, this five-star property celebrates La Dolce Vita with black and white photographs honoring the stars of art, cinema and fashion such as Sophia Loren adorning a panel in the lobby, as well as on bedroom walls. ... Read More | 
Dec 24, 2014 | Contributor: Sean HillenStunning and almost surreal, in style and size, a stay at London’s Corinthia Hotel is well worth it, even if only for its superb spa spanning four floors. Close to the River Thames and on the doorstep of Trafalgar Square, Westminster and Covent Garden, this luxury property with a distinct contemporary palatial ambiance, opened four years ago. ... Read More | 
Nov 26, 2014 | Contributor: Sean HillenFashioned out of a landmark 19th century building, Indigo Hotel is a boutique luxury property conveniently positioned in the heart of Glasgow, a five-minute walk from central train station. Once housing the city’s first electric power station built in 1892, architects and interior designers at Ica deserve strong praise for their conversion efforts, which have created a nine-story contemporary hotel while preserving the listed building’s 1920’s plasterwork and ceramics. ... Read More | 
Sep 4, 2014 | Contributor: Sean Hillen | 1 CommentA hallmark of English countryside vacations, the Lake District in Cumbria offers a patchwork quilt of mountain peaks, open fells, lakes and sparkling rivers perfect for autumn travel. The area has also inspired writers as diverse as Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth to write about its landscapes. ... Read More | 
Aug 22, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-FairbairnLouis Vuitton recently opened a pop-up store in the world-renowned Dover Street Market in London. Opened August 15, the space offers some of the brand's newest items and sits alongside other luxury brands like Rick Owens and COMME des GARCONS. ... Read More | 
Jan 29, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-FairbairnLe Méridien Hotels & Resorts have teamed up with Tate, a family of four art galleries housing the UK's collection of British art from 1500 and of international modern art, to create a series of short films titled Unlock Art. Available online, the four movies in the series released so far are: Frank Skinner on Performance Art, Sally Phillips on Shopping for Art, Alan Cumming on Pop Art and Where are the Women?
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Dec 28, 2012 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 2 CommentsA report by the high-end business development specialist firm, Wealth-X, cites the wealthiest executives in the United Kingdom. Chairman and CEO Lakshmi Mittal of Arcelor Mittal, topped the list with personal wealth... Read More |
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