Spending it

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The castle in West Sussex has been popular with kings and queens down the ages

Visitors who stay a while on the largest of the Society Islands in French Polynesia will be rewarded

Celebrate Christmas in style at The Mark in New York’s Upper East Side

The grande dame of Century City looks better than ever following a multibillion-dollar redevelopment

Hotter summers are great for the nation’s winemakers, says Chris Carter. But land for vineyards is selling at a premium – expect to pay up to £25,000 …

From buzzy Johannesburg to big game drives, South Africa has it all, says Katie Monk

The market in rare whisky is looking very bubbly, says Chris Carter, with a 1975 cask of recently selling for £16m.

The Motopanfilo sailed to victory at the Design & Innovation Awards

From the cathedral to Goodwood, the West Sussex city of Chichester has much to offer, says Matthew Partridge

Prices in classic-car markets are starting to look frothy

Blend in with your surroundings at the new Villa Gaia Rock in Corfu.

Get up close to the animals at Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve, says Matthew Partridge

Vintage and collectable watches are setting records at auction. Chris Carter reports.

Three upcoming auctions give readers a chance to find out what authors think of their classics.

A triumphant incarnation of the syrah grape from one of South Africa’s superstar winemakers.

Sani Resort on the Halkidiki peninsula is a haven of tranquillity, says Jasper Spires