Spa - Pure Balance at Skyline Central
This spacious, light-filled urban retreat is on the 18th floor of one of Manchester’s most exclusive apartment buildings, and boasts brilliant views across the city.
luxe - Maya Tangalle, Sri Lanka
A sanctuary set within Sri Lanka’s unspoilt countryside, it’s no wonder Maya is called a ‘House of Dreams’.
weekend away - Nara
Relax in Japan’s cultural heartland, the chilled-out ancient capital of Nara.
select - Sporting Giants
A love for sport is universal, and nothing beats seeing it live; here are some of the most thrilling places to attend a sporting event across the Americas.
Brazilian Islands
Even in Brazil, with no shortage of stunning beaches, islands have an irresistible allure. Whether separated from the mainland by a narrow channel or open ocean, they exude an exclusive feel.
qatar - Let the Games begin!
Over 6,000 participants are expected to compete in Arab Games Doha 2011 when one of the biggest multi-sport events in the Middle East’s sporting calendar arrives in a Gulf State for the first time.
Uganda’s endangered Mountain Gorillas
It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed when first entering the rainforest. This secretive, primeval world, with its dark, brooding vegetation wreathed in tendrils of mist, is alive with incessant insect chatter and shrill birdsong.
Museum review
Honouring the 50th anniversary of the White House Historical Association, the Smithsonian American Art Museum has opened an exhibit designed to showcase the style and history of the presidential mansion.
