Lifestyle

Horseracing is a British pastime that dates back to the 16th century, and nowhere is this passion more apparent than in the epicentre of the sport – Newmarket and the venerable Tattersalls, where billionaires buy their horseflesh.

Chefs of the most progressive fine dining restaurants in Southeast Asia are not only championing local flavours but are now working with farmers and producers to seek out indigenous ingredients for an authentic experience.

Cheval Blanc Randheli has perfected what the French call the art de recevoir – the art of hospitality. What is the ultimate luxury, after all, than to emphasise detail, originality, exclusivity and quality?

Choose from among these gorgeous and limited edition timepieces that symbolise luck and prosperity in the Year of the Pig. Go the whole hog and collect them all.

Just in time for the new year, Henry Herbert Tailors of Savile Row will be visiting Asia this month.

We’re making a list and checking it twice, and since money is no object, then these presents – for yourself or your nearest and dearest – are more than nice.

Can’t think of what to give? These thoughtful gifts are worth a look.

Experience the cultural and natural wonders of the mystical Lake Titicaca with a stay at the region’s most luxurious getaway, Titilaka.

A tantalizing retail experience awaits in a quaint village just outside of Paris