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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Three great country house hotels
Reviews From a new opening in Somerset to a foodie haven in the Cotswolds. Chris Carter reports.
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Art auctions bounce back as rare Leonardo da Vinci sketch sells for £8.9m
Reviews A rare Leonardo da Vinci drawing shows up at auction – and goes under the hammer for £8.9m. Chris Carter reports
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Three Caribbean islands on the green list
Reviews Barbados, Antigua and Anguilla have all been given the go-ahead by the government. Chris Carter reports
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The best new hotels in the Balearics
Reviews The Balearic islands haven’t rested on their laurels during the pandemic. Chris Carter reports on the new hotels opening up.
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Fans open their wallets for tennis memorabilia
News Roger Federer’s old clobber could be yours, along with a host of other tennis memorabilia. Chris Carter reports.
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Go on a surfing safari in Britain
Reviews These isles are home to some of the world’s great spots for catching a wave. Chris Carter reports
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The Churchill: a London hotel fit for a prime minister
Reviews Chris Carter checks in to a posh retreat in Marylebone with sumptuous décor and splendid food
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Virtual reality: advertising’s next horizon, and how Facebook aims to dominate it
Analysis Facebook's attempts to generate advertising revenue from its Oculus VR headsets have met with a fierce backlash from users. But virtual ads are inevitable, say Chris Carter. And Facebook looks set to dominate.
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Future-proof your classic Porsche 911 with an electric conversion
Reviews Replacing the heart of the car with an electric motor does not affect its soul. Chris Carter reports
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Five of the best British island escapes
Reviews From a historic castle in the Isles of Scilly to a secluded cottage in Scotland. Chris Carter reports
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Audi Q4 e-Tron: a superlative electric SUV
Reviews The German carmaker has finally got the details right for its electric-only models. Chris Carter reports
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Five of the UK’s best beaches
Reviews From the remote golden sands of Wales to the dunes of Lindisfarne, Chris Carter reports on the UK’s best beaches.
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Three overlooked Italian islands
Reviews From an isolated spot for hiking to a cultural hotspot with a pretty harbour.
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A cruise to Antarctica, the last pristine wilderness
Reviews A cruise to Antarctica will change the way you see the world. Chris Carter reports.
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The high-end art market is still on fire
Reviews The art-market billionaires are coming out of lockdown. Chris Carter reports
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The best holidays in Portugal as tourists get the green light
Reviews The government has given the all-clear for holidays in Portugal, a European favourite. Chris Carter reports
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Three of the best places to experience volcanoes
Reviews These are three of the hottest spots on the planet for “lava chasers”. Chris Carter reports
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Maserati Ghibli Hybrid: keeping up with the Joneses
Reviews Everyone’s going green, but can Maserati really manage it with the Ghibli Hybrid? Chris Carter reports
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Four dog-friendly UK holidays
Reviews Not everyone loves your dog as much as you do, but he’ll be welcome at these UK retreats, says Chris Carter.
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Combining business with leisure: the rise of the “bleisure” trip
Reviews We’re now used to working from home – why not from the beach? Chris Carter reports
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Xpedition Oak: a spirit with a sense of adventure
Opinion Talisker is set to release its 43-year-old Xpedition Oak single malt – a whisky with notes of the Caribbean, says Chris Carter.
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Chinese history as told via Asia’s booming auction market
Reviews Three Chinese imperial seals sold at auction tell a story about the present and past worlds, says Chris Carter.
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Three underwater experiences for the adventurous traveller
Reviews Sleeping with the fishes in the Great Barrier Reef; fine dining under the Indian Ocean; and snorkelling among artworks in the Med.
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Diamonds regain their sparkle as buyers return
Reviews The gem market has been stricken by Covid-19. It will recover, says Chris Carter
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