Slim, rich and famous

Once a quiet fishing village west of Lisbon, Cascais became an unlikely hive of activity during the Second World War, attracting regal refugees and intelligence operatives in equal measure. Russell Higham investigates its enduring glamour–and its connection to Casino Royale

Inspired by the bright blues and dazzling yellows of a summer’s day, this home on the Italian island offers a graphic take on seaside style

Rich, resourceful and ruthless, the Venetians left handsome imprints across the Greek world, says Matthew Dennison , as he explores the lingering traces of a vanished empire

Tucked away behind a stone wall in a lush, landscaped garden on the coast of Mallorca, this carefully renovated home is a celebration of simplicity and laid-back living

What does luxury look like today? We talk to the interior designers behind four of 2025’s most anticipated hotels to discover their secrets

There’s a simple ease to this luxurious Greek home that makes keeping cool a breeze