The Old War Office, one of London’s most historic landmarks, has been converted into luxury hotel owned and operated by Raffles Hotels & Resorts, which is due to open in late 2022 ... Read More
In the pantheon of municipal buildings found in any typical conurbation, which - if any - are the most romantic? Is it the mayor’s office, with its mysterious, emotionally austere political mach... Read More
As a dual UK/US citizen, the words “Grosvenor Square” have, until this year, struck a sense of fear into my heart. The home of the US embassy until 2017, it is a place synonymous with outr... Read More
Destinations around the world are poised to welcome travellers back in 2022 and showcase their newest hotel openings, be they small boutique offerings or ultra-luxurious, state-of-the-art bases from w... Read More
To some people, the idea of leaving the confines of their house - let alone their home city or country - for Christmas is a completely alien and terrifying prospect. But how many times have you s... Read More
With Christmas fast approaching, this week sees Tempus compile the best gifts to grab for a family member, a friend - or even yourself. From Monday to Friday, we will be looking at the best luxury gif... Read More
With Christmas fast approaching, this week sees Tempus compile the best gifts to grab for a family member, a friend - or even yourself. From Monday to Friday, we will be looking at the best luxury gif... Read More
With Brits finally able to travel to France quarantine-free from November, there’s never been a better time to rediscover Bordeaux in all its cultural, elegant splendour. Renaiss... Read More
Wellness used to be something of a shallow buzzword, but with both elevated stress levels and mental burnout becoming things we have all familiarised ourselves with over the past 18 months a... Read More
As Europeans, we are rarely - if ever - given the opportunity to check into a hotel in which our first experience feels somewhat like lifting off in one of Jeff Bezos’ uniquely shaped spacecraft... Read More
There are few things more romantic, cosy or even exhilarating than hiding away among the rugged mountains of a ski region in a luxurious hotel. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and the confines of a go... Read More
"SW3" has a magical ring to it. It conjures up images of joyful times spent admiring the Christmas windows at Harrods, ice skating in front of the Natural History Museum or taking ... Read More
Playground of the rich and famous, secret hideaway for illicit lovers, a place to celebrity spot and name drop. She has witnessed weddings, funerals, fortunes made and lost and just about everything i... Read More
Need a place to hide away when the frantic bustle of London gets too much? Here is a list of the best private member's clubs in the capital.rn
Driving up the tree-lined avenue to Luton Hoo Hotel & Spa, I could practically hear the plinking piano of the Downton Abbey theme music in my ears. Its Capability Brown-designed grounds create a s... Read More
"We have nothing to equal this...” These words were uttered by George III when visiting the 4th Duke of Marlborough at his Blenheim Palace home in 1786. At the end of his visit to the vast ... Read More
Jamaica, 1962, and CIA agent Felix Leiter points his Walther PPK at James Bond’s ribs. “Interesting,” he remarks. “Where were you measured for this, bud?” The reply:... Read More
Frieze Art Fairs return to London this week with much fanfare and anticipation after a year’s hiatus with nearly 300 major galleries from 39 countries taking part. Both Frieze London and F... Read More