Mozambique's remote islands

The Quirimbas Archipelago's unspoilt tropical scenery

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The Olympic flame's UK tour

12 towns to enjoy along the Olympic torch's route

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Kayaking near Phuket

The islands off Phuket  are perfect for exploring by kayak

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Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Where to stay, sip tea and generally jubilate in London

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Editor's Picks

Food & Drink Blog

William Curley's couture cakes celebrate V&A's Ballgowns

21 May 2012

Some of the couture dresses in the V&A's Ballgowns exhibition look good enough to eat. Chocolatier William Curley evidently thought so too, as he launches a range of ballgown-inspired desserts at Harrods this month

Hotels & Spas

Cornwall: Hotel Tresanton, St Mawes

20 May 2012

A luxurious bolthole by the sea, the Hotel Tresanton with its fabulous service and fantastic menu will revive the soul, says Carine Seitz

Shopping Blog

Hermes: Leather Forever exhibition, London

18 May 2012

As a Royal Academy exhibition looks back at 175 years of the French luxury brand and its relationship with leather, High Life takes a look

Food & Drink

Executive Chef interviews: High Life grills Henry Brosi and Chris Meredith

17 May 2012

Two leading chefs, The Dorchester's Henry Brosi and Coworth Park's Chris Meredith, set aside their knives to give us their foodie tips

Hotels & Spas

Edinburgh: The Glasshouse Hotel

17 May 2012

Situated in one of Edinburgh's most fashionable areas, the stunning Glasshouse Hotel makes an ideal spot for a stylish weekend, says Carine Seitz

High Life People

Letter from Venice

'Venetians,' said my guidebook, in that irritating know-it-all way guidebooks can have, 'forget that the outside world exists. They talk as though Venice is the only place on earth that counts.' I didn't believe it for a minute

Notes from a traveller: Florence Welch

The Florence + the Machine singer talks persistent paparazzi and luxe flightwear

I'll be packing: Richard E Grant

Actor Richard E Grant reveals  what's in his suitcase

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City Secrets

Berlin

FELSENKELLER
Akazienstraße 2, Schöneberg
This bar looks as if it has been a Berlin staple forever, and you can feel the history in its walls. A favourite with actors and Berlin's alternative scene from before the war, it's a great place to eat as well as drink. Gayle Tufts, comedian

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USA: dramatic drive through Death Valley

We were only 40 miles from Death Valley but still 4,000ft high. As Death Valley is one of the lowest places on earth, we knew the way down would be steep ...

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