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A woman in a swimsuit is surfing on a wave in the ocean. She is standing on a surfboard, riding along a crest with water splashing around. The sky is clear, adding to the serene and adventurous atmosphere.

Travel

Surf’s up: where to ride waves in the Maldives

The Maldives has a secret, sportier side to it – and it’s making waves. Here’s where to stay and surf in paradise.

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A warmly lit restaurant features tables set for dining with yellow upholstered chairs. Decorative plants hang from the ceiling. A wooden lattice design and a large artistic light fixture add to the cozy ambiance.

Restaurants & Nightlife

Leading ladies in hospitality

We spoke to seven women who are running the show at some of the world’s top restaurants.

A table with various desserts: a meringue-topped baked Alaska on a white plate in the foreground, a layered cake slice with berries, and a cream-filled pastry in the background, along with a small dish of red sauce at Victor Garvey at The Midland Grand, London.

Restaurants & Nightlife

New London restaurants

It’s here: our monthly digest of every new drinking and dining spot to have on your radar.

Photo of Paula Fitzherbert (Maybourne’s global head of communications) with shoulder-length brown hair and a patterned scarf sitting at a round table, arms crossed. She is smiling warmly against a backdrop of a blue wall and a red lamp.

Lifestyle

Five questions for Paula Fitzherbert

Maybourne’s global head of communications gives us the lowdown on her career highlights ahead of International Women’s Day.

Travel

Surf’s up: where to ride waves in the Maldives

The Maldives has a secret, sportier side to it – and it’s making waves. Here’s where to stay and surf in paradise.

A cosy dining area features a round wooden table set with glassware and plates. Two red, wavy chairs are positioned on a patterned floor. The table is placed by large windows, with framed art and plush cushions completing the inviting ambiance at Mount St Restaurant, London.

Restaurants & Nightlife

London’s best tables for two

Wondering where to wine and dine one-on-one? We’re taking “table for two” literally with this list of London’s cosy booths, tiny private dining…

A modern dining room with green cushioned chairs and wooden tables set with glassware and blue-rimmed plates. A trio of abstract green artworks hang on the wall, and a large window lets in natural light, illuminating a potted plant nearby.

Restaurants & Nightlife

London’s best hotel restaurants

In the era of super-hotels, hotel restaurants are stepping up – here are the ones to know.

Spa interior with dim lighting features several rectangular pools surrounded by rustic stone walls and wooden beams. Candles and hanging lanterns illuminate the serene space. Steps lead into the central pool.

Beauty & Wellness

The modern bathhouse boom in NYC

Want warming up this winter? Modern bathhouses are booming in New York City – here’s where to steam and sweat.

Travel

On track: the world’s most beautiful rail journeys

Explore the world by rail this year with these new journeys in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Travel

Seeking spirituality at Mexico’s most luxury spa hotels

For spa treatments with a sprinkle of spirituality, there’s one spot that’s superior. Here’s where to stay and what to book in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.