insight - François Barbeau
Occupation - Costume designer
Costume designer François Barbeau has worked with legends of film and theatre on more than 400 shows, and at 76 the Montrealer’s just getting started.
Three great places - Tehran
There is a wealth of flavours in the streets of Tehran, from bakeries to corner restaurants where the smell of saffron wafts through the air. But what will surprise many visitors is the city’s abundance of cosmopolitan restaurants. From mouth-watering Caspian food to authentic Asian and the finest French bakery in town, come with us on a culinary tour of Tehran…
Wentworth Club Spa, Surrey
Only 25 minutes from London Heathrow Airport, deep within one of the area’s most expensive private estates, lies a secret spa offering alternative therapies amidst stunning surroundings.
luxe - Hi Hotel, Nice
Nice’s DayGlo design hotel wows guests with a rooftop pool, secret garden, and a LEGO-like array of colour.
insight - Tim Tompkins
Occupation - President Times Square Alliance
With eyes on Times Square on New Year’s Eve, Tim Tompkins’ resolution is to make sure the heart of New York City beats strong all year long.
24 Hours in Doha
The small peninsula of Qatar is the only true desert country worldwide, with no natural surface water, but featuring a long (563km) coastline with fine sandy beaches and majestic rolling dunes in the south.
