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The festive season is the time to dress up and shine on the party circuit. So, leave the Christmas sweater behind, and inject some glamour into the proceedings with statement accessories.  From floral feathered heels, to glittering chandelier earrings and sparkly crystal clutch bags, it’s all in the finishing touches.

Quintessentially Foundation creates an innovative calendar of annual charitable events. In the spirit of giving back, we celebrate all their hard work and fundraising efforts throughout 2018.

The city that never sleeps is electrifying at the best of times, but the volume gets turned up on New Year’s Eve, as the Manhattan skyline explodes with fireworks and New York’s hot spots pulsate with performances, culinary and cocktail sensations. A star-studded line-up of concerts and events will have you dancing the night away.
 

There are many ways to feast at Christmas. If you don’t fancy the classic take on roast turkey, some of the world’s finest chefs share their favourite festive dishes.

Even the most experienced skier is at risk of injury without keeping up the fitness regime year-round. Bodyism CEO Nathalie Schyllert shares her recommendations on the pre-piste exercises that will get you in shape and keep you strong on the slopes, no matter what your ability.

When it comes to children’s books, there are those that linger so long in your memory, that they are destined to become timeless literary classics.  Passed down from generation to generation, works by celebrated literary authors like Roald Dahl and A.A. Milne are as cherished now as they were decades ago.
 

From hot air balloons over the Buddhist temples of Myanmar and flying over the Himalayas in an 18-seater plane, to defying gravity in a jet-powered flying suit or sleeping in a glass pod suspended over the valleys of Peru, there are plenty of ways to experience life from a fresh perspective.
 

Spend a few days on board one of Cunard’s liners, and you may, subtly, recalibrate your sense of the good life. Fine dining, exquisite service, cultural events, and the chance to reflect while aboard a luxurious ship all make for an enriching voyage of discovery.

Take some handy tips on how to entertain guests this Christmas, plus try your hand at a traditional Christmas pudding recipe from one of London’s favourite restaurateurs.

Here’s the naked truth about Pigalle - it’s all about l’amour. The Parisian neighbourhood just south of Montmartre, tucked between the 9th and the 18^th arrondissements, was once the most notorious red-light district in the city. Though more than a soupçon of Pigalle’s saucy status lives on, the area has undergone significant gentrification over the past decade. A transformation led by some of the City of Light’s most fêted architects. Discover the new Marais…
 

A stylish power couple takes up residence in a luxury home in the Hollywood Hills, for our latest lifestyle fashion series. This urban retreat inspired by tranquil villas in Thailand, seamlessly links the stunning interior with its naturally lush surroundings, making it an oasis in the heart of LA.

Meet the men who transported Hollywood’s once seedy nightlife scene back to the glamorous days of old. Making it their mission to offer a stylish, curated, intimate drinking, dining and dancing experience, John Terzian and Brian Toll of the H. Wood Group have led the LA nightlife charge for the past decade, thanks to their upscale nightclubs, lounge bars and restaurant hotspots.