Alexander Hoare on a life spent at sea
One of my earliest memories is of fear — upon being bundled into the forepeak of a tossing boat. I…
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Kenya’s Mahali Mazuri is the perfect spot for a weekend break
What makes the perfect long weekend? For me, it’s simple travel to a sunny destination that is as different as…
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John Arlidge says why stick with continental capitals for a three-day holiday when Africa has such enticing options What makes…
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Spear’s Wealth Insight Forums 2014
Spear’s will be doing what it does best — helping wealth managers, lawyers and other private client professionals to understand…
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The Hideaways Club
The Hideaways Club is an award-winning property fund and exclusive members’ club where investors buy into – and enjoy –…
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Parasol unit celebrates ten years of making waves in the art world
Alongside the Regent’s Canal in an unpretty part of London sit two of the city’s cultural heavyweights. On Wharf Road,…
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Inside Rolls-Royce at the Saatchi Gallery shows you the art and craft of the cars
There is one thing that makes Rolls-Royce more British than any other. It is not the Spirit of Ecstasy, the…
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Glandstonbury promises an offally good time
Every now and again on Food Friday we bring you an event that is worth giving some attention. This week…
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Food Friday: How to make Salted Chocolate and Toffee Praline
Spear’s TV goes behind the scenes at Rococo Chocolates to find out how Principal Chocolatier, Barry Johnson, makes the simply…
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Most expensive watch ever: Patek Philippe timepiece sells for record $24 million
Author: Aoife Moriarty A pocket watch designed by Swiss watch manufacturer Patek Philippe has sold for a record $24 million…
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New Assouline book celebrates the legacy of vintage cars
Author: Aoife Moriarty What is it that powers our ongoing fascination with vintage cars? Despite relentless developments in auto technology…
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The Four Seasons Hampshire offers a zipping good time
An invitation to zip-line at a five-star hotel is not a normal affair. Possibly the only luxury hotel in England…
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Review: Orion Orchestra, Cadogan Hall
At the end of October I was invited to a concert given by the Orion Orchestra at the Cadogan Hall.…
ByForget China's corruption and start looking at our own
Robert Amsterdam says we very easily criticise Xi Jinping and his politburo for corruption, but the UK and America are…
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Stonehage and FF&P on their merger, their future and whether they’re more like Harrods or Westfield
Attentive readers of Spear’s won’t have been surprised to hear last Thursday that another two of London’s independent wealth managers…
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Experience luxury and tradition at the Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour Marrakech was born out of a vision to create a spectacular masterpiece exceeding the demands of today’s…
ByStonehage and FF&P on their merger, their future and whether they're more like Harrods or Westfield
Spear’s got one of the first interviews with the heads of the new business and took the chance to ask…
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Pierre Gagnaire hopes to inspire a young chef to the Waldorf Astoria’s next iconic dish
We all know that the Waldorf Salad was created at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, but I doubt that…
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The Young British Foodies stage a Tate Modern takeover
The awards of the Young British Foodies have been gaining momentum over the past few years, championing new talent and…
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Hidden Gems Restaurant Review: Michel Bras, Toya, Japan
There are a few restaurants in the world with pretty views in interesting locations, but none is more striking than…
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