Toast of the town

Self-catering has all the benefits of staying at home, but the joys of being away. For a shortcut to the best places to stay, here are some we’ve tried and tested

London has long been the private members’ club capital of the world, but New York, US, is finally catching up, says Owen Holmes, who rounds up five of the best

Political refugees, economic migrants and devoted Anglophiles are transforming the city one luxury apartment at a time, finds Will Hosie

Sandra Holloway is on a mission to share the joys of later-life romance…

As a youngster with a limited amount of cash, I used to spend days out in the capital enjoying delights that were totally free. These included getting lost in the maze at Hampton Court Palace, window

For one young family, renovating this space transformed it into an all-day hangout