Chris Carter
Chris Carter spent three glorious years reading English literature on the beautiful Welsh coast at Aberystwyth University. Graduating in 2005, he left for the University of York to specialise in Renaissance literature for his MA, before returning to his native Twickenham, in southwest London. He joined a Richmond-based recruitment company, where he worked with several clients, including the Queen’s bank, Coutts, as well as the super luxury, Dorchester-owned Coworth Park country house hotel, near Ascot in Berkshire.
Then, in 2011, Chris joined MoneyWeek. Initially working as part of the website production team, Chris soon rose to the lofty heights of wealth editor, overseeing MoneyWeek’s Spending It lifestyle section. Chris travels the globe in pursuit of his work, soaking up the local culture and sampling the very finest in cuisine, hotels and resorts for the magazine’s discerning readership. He also enjoys writing his fortnightly page on collectables, delving into the fascinating world of auctions and art, classic cars, coins, watches, wine and whisky investing.
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Latest articles by Chris Carter
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Rhodes: where the sun god reigns supreme
Reviews Chris Carter soaks up the rays on the Greek island of Rhodes in a newly redeveloped resort
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The amazing Spider-Man comic-book sale
Reviews Comics are as beloved and valuable as anything on canvas. Chris Carter reports
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Collecting lego: the profits to be had in plastic bricks
Reviews Lego can be a good investment – if you buy the right sets. Chris Carter reports
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The priciest artworks of 2021
Reviews The temperature in the art market keeps soaring. Chris Carter reports on 2021's biggest art deals.
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A perfect spot for some wild swimming
Reviews A dip in some icy waters in Devon will set you up for the New Year, says Chris Carter.
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NFTs – the blockchain art frenzy
Reviews Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) became big business for the art world in 2021. Chris Carter reports
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Travel: three cosy UK rural retreats for the winter
Reviews Enjoy spectacular views in comfort this winter at these three luxurious UK rural retreats, says Chris Carter
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Three of the best Christmas markets
Reviews Lovers of festive German markets will have to find them on these shores this year. Chris Carter reports.
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Whisky is the hot new thing for collectors
Reviews Youngsters and Asians are developing a taste for firewater. Chris Carter reports.
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Ferrari 812 Competizione: an extraordinary new supercar
Reviews Ferrari’s latest offering is the 812 Competizione – an exciting harbinger of the brand’s future.
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A blow-out month for watches
Reviews A changing market for watch collectors is putting new brands in the spotlight. Chris Carter reports
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Three great new British hotels
Reviews From a playground for grown-ups in London to a converted factory in Manchester. Chris Carter reports
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Three spooky stays for Halloween – and one for Bonfire Night
Reviews From a castle with a secret in Angus to a manor with ghostly residents in Norfolk. Chris Carter looks at some spooky breaks.
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Collectables: a busy month for watch lovers
Reviews A number of rare and valuable timepieces are up for grabs this November. Chris Carter reports
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Four of the best autumnal breaks in Britain
Reviews As the nights draw in, it’s time to enjoy countryside walks and evenings in by the fire. Chris Carter reports
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Travel: the lost world of the Ardèche
Reviews Most travellers from Britain pass this corner of the south of France by. That’s a mistake, says Chris Carter
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A vintage year for wine lovers
Reviews Collectors and tipplers are having a great time of it. Chris Carter reports
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Caterham’s latest pocket rocket
Reviews Caterham’s new model – the Seven 170 – is the lightest yet and is great fun to drive. Chris Carter reports
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Three top walking destinations in the UK
Reviews As autumn arrives, it’s time to get your boots on and head for the country, says Chris Carter
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Fractional ownership: buy a share of an $8.6m postage stamp
Reviews Stanley Gibbons hopes to find a host of buyers for its most prestigious acquisition – an $8.6m British Guiana One-Cent Black on Magenta stamp – through a new fractional ownership scheme. But tread carefully, says Chris Carter.
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Travel: four castles where you can live like royalty
Reviews Hole up for the autumn in Warwick, Chillingham, Glenapp or at Versailles. Chris Carter reports.
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Four of the best boating holidays
Reviews From a gentle rafting trip in Oregon to a canoeing and meditation retreat in Devon. Chris Carter reports.
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Hotels with stylish swimming pools
Reviews Enjoy a fruity cocktail from your pool in St Lucia, or a gentle pummelling in London. Chris Carter reports
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Where to find the best British seafood
Reviews From an informal bistro on the Gower Peninsula to a ramshackle cafe at Wyke Regis. Chris Carter reports
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