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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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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Three lesser-known holiday spots in Greece
Reviews Foreign holiday bookings are surging– seek the spots the crowds will have missed. Chris Carter reports
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Five unusual UK holidays
Reviews Looking for something different that doesn’t involve travelling abroad? Chris Carter has some ideas
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Digital art: a new chapter in art history or just a fad?
Reviews How will history judge Beeple and the new digital way of making art?
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Three idyllic countryside retreats
Reviews We could all do with a chance to stretch our legs. Chris Carter suggests a spell at a farm
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Corfu: an idyllic Greek island refuge
Reviews Greece is preparing to welcome back tourists. Make a dash for Corfu, says Chris Carter
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Virtual cherry blossom – how to indulge in “hanami” from your sofa
Reviews Chris Carter enjoys the cherry-blossom blooms of a Japanese spring from his locked-down London home.
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Five stylish hotel suites
Reviews From an exclusive villa in the Seychelles to a luxury pad in New York. Chris Carter reports
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Get in on the new craze for digital art
News Auction houses are hoping to lure the Reddit mob with digital art. Chris Carter reports.
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Blow the lockdown cobwebs away with a self-drive supercar holiday
Reviews Bored with lockdown? Don't want to fly? Why not go on a Grand Tour of Europe at the wheel of a supercar instead?
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24 February 1809: Drury Lane theatre burns down
Features On this day in 1809, celebrated playwright Richard Sheridan was effectively ruined when the Drury Lane theatre went up in smoke.
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The return of the Great British holiday
Reviews Planning on holidaying at home? Just be aware that millions will have had the same idea, says Chris Carter
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18 February 1911: First official airmail flight
Features On this day in 1911, the first official airmail flight took off from Allahabad in India, with Frenchman Henri Pequet flying a Humber Sommer biplane.
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