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Gardener's world

A preview of the best of this year's Chelsea Flower Show

The French Connection

The ‘hôtels particuliers’ of France’s capital are oozing with art and history and are just waiting to be discovered. Sybilla Hart takes a trip to our nearest neighbour to unravel some mysteries

Something in the water

Nancy Alsop visits Bath for some rest and relaxation, Roman style

Final destination

Greg Theoharis visits Budapest, a city rich with dynamic architecture, paprika-filled goulash and a chill that will bring out the rose-colour in your cheeks. Welcome to one of the most beautiful capitals Europe has to offer

Ride of your life

Anne Atkins takes her family on a journey to America and fulfils a dream of living the life of cowboys and Indians. Travelling across the plains on horseback clearly is not just for the likes of John Wayne. Images by Serena Atkins.

Karma chameleon

It’s that time of year when everyone decides to turn over a new leaf. Hannah Palmer puts together some ideas of how to accomplish those goals and get some great results

Welcome to paradise

An archipelago of more than 1,000 islands, the Maldives is a destination of tranquil beauty and a place to experience the ultimate in luxury. Nina Cuthbert visits two resorts for some rest and relaxation

Land ahoy

Nancy Alsop visits St Lucia, where uninterrupted views, breathtaking mountains and gin at any hour of the day is the norm. Searching for Johnny Depp however, is optional

Measure for measure

To really look the business, you have to invest in an exceptionally well-made suit. And not just any suit but a creation by one of the most famous tailors in the world. Theodore Harris visits Gieves & Hawkes on Sloane Square for some royal treatment

Inspect a gadget

Nina Cuthbert takes a stroll through Notting Hill and discovers a whole new electronic world that is even more fun than shopping for shoes…

Independent Schools Show 2008

Independent Schools Show, 31 Oct - 01 Nov 2008, Battersea Park London.

Body beautiful

For some, beauty treatments are a special treat that are indulged in once in a blue moon. But according to Kamini, beautician extraordinaire, for a happy outlook both physically and mentally, you should go once a month. Nina Cuthbert went to meet the woman who can work wonders

When in Rome

The Eternal City is filled with history, stunning architecture and locals who know how to celebrate Christmas. Nancy Alsop takes a trip to see how this capital city deals with the busiest time of the year

Sloane ranging

It is quite remarkable that a square within an affluent area of the capital has become synonymous with a certain type of person. Robert Gwyn Palmer indulges in the ‘movement’ and meets authors Peter York and Olivia Stewart-Liberty to discuss their new book, Cooler, Faster, More Expensive: The Return of the Sloane Ranger. Illustrations by Sujean Rim

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