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Nail-biting pro-am tennis, and some leisurely fun descend upon on Necker Island this month, as the Necker Cup heralds five days of world-class pro-am court action. But you don’t have to be a seasoned tennis player - or even an expert - to enjoy the atmosphere. You can pick up your technique on the Legends Camp - a three-day course on Necker Island, led by tennis and golf professionals.

A major retrospective of iconic pop artist Andy Warhol opens today (12^th November) at Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. The exhibition features over 350 works, including that famous soup can, as well as pieces and installations that have never been seen before.

Celestine, a Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant on the East River in Brooklyn’s trendy neighbourhood district of Dumbo, combines panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline with a casual, coastal atmosphere and soulful, spicy cuisine. The latter takes its cues from locations as varied as Sicily and Beirut - and many other exotic regions in between.

At the heart of Heckfield Place’s philosophy is a desire to reconnect with our natural surroundings. Farm-to-table food produce, nurturing holistic treatments, and life-enriching guest experiences all draw on the beneficial qualities of being fully in tune with the world around us.
 
 

From celebrated homes to fabulous retro hotels and collectable mid-century furniture, the world’s best architects and design buffs recently descended on Palm Springs, for a preview of what to expect from Modernism Week come February.
 

Williamsburg, Brooklyn is a bustling hub for creatives, dreamers, and those who like their hotel and personal style to come with a quirky twist. The latest addition to this thriving enclave is ‘Hoxton’, a boutique hotel whose opulent cocktail and rooftop bar, and to-die-for views of Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan’s skyline set the scene for our latest lifestyle series, starring pieces by New York fashion designer Cynthia Rowley.

The Sunday Times wine columnist Will Lyons loves Cunard cruises for the civilised way they let you enter a new city.
 

VIVID Grand Show at Berlin’s Friedrichstadt-Palast (on now until July 2019) is bringing Philip Treacy's marvellous hat creations to a much broader audience than ever before. It’s a theatrical extravaganza that features a 100-strong dance troupe and state-of-the-art special effects.
 

Despite their renown, some of London and the UK’s most desirable restaurants are perfect for quiet conversation, as well as ambiance. Here’s an outline of those that put fine conversation at the heart of the dining experience.
 

Marking the multi-million-dollar revamp of The Beverly Center, and the launch of private members’ lounge and networking space, Room Service, in LA, Quintessentially hosted a series of fashion and culture-focused events. The highlight? Talking all things aspirational with Dapper Dan and Tracee Ellis Ross.

What better way to combine two of life’s greatest pleasures than with an escape to a sartorial city, where you can shop for your new winter wardrobe?

New York’s finite amount of space means that developers and architects are thinking outside the box to enhance urban living for the 21^st century.