An Inspector Calls at London’s The Curtain where a ‘poky slit of a room’ costs an ‘excessive’ £263

An Inspector Calls at London’s The Curtain where a ‘poky slit of a room’ costs an ‘excessive’ £263 The Curtain is a six-storey brick hotel in London’s trendy Shoreditch area  The Inspector booked the lowest category of room and was charged £263 Red Rooster, The hotel’s Restaurant, is an outpost of a Harlem eatery  By … Read more

A sparkling good time: Sailing through France’s Champagne region

Rolling hills patched together by vineyards and everyone’s favourite fizz: Sailing through France’s stunning Champagne region on a hotel barge The European Waterways hotel barge ‘Panache’ sails down the River Marne and the Canal latéral à la Marne Guests enjoy day trips to the cities of Reims and Epernay and even visit Champagne house Moët & … Read more

From CBD-infused activewear to sexy sport apparel, FEMAIL rounds up the coolest workout clothes

The New Year is right around the corner, and if you’re like most Americans, your resolution will involve making the most of your gym membership. Why not get a jump on the inevitable like fitness fanatics Julianne Hough and Jennifer Lopez? Need an incentive? FEMAIL rounds up the coolest workout offerings to hit the market … Read more

Food by Jason Atherton and personalised pillowcases: Hilton’s The Biltmore Mayfair opens in London

Hilton’s most luxurious European hotel has flung open its doors – and here we take a peek inside. The Biltmore Mayfair will undoubtedly be a huge hit with the well-heeled. It’s in London’s Grosvenor Square, the former home of the American Embassy and one of the UK capital’s most exclusive postcodes, Michelin-star restaurateur Jason Atherton … Read more

Everything you need to know about Japanese BULLET TRAINS including the ones serving RWC stadiums

Rugby fans visiting Japan for the World Cup are in for a treat if they use the country’s bullet trains to reach the stadiums. The fleet contains some of the most advanced high-speed trains in the world, with jaw-dropping top speeds and unmatched punctuality. Here we map out the network, pick out which types of … Read more

First-time buyers close the gap on home movers as the number jumps by nearly 6 per cent

Almost 2,000 more first-time buyers get on the property ladder each month, as they take advantage of cheaper homes, generous mortgages and stamp duty cut First-time buyer numbers jump by 5.8 per cent compared to last year July saw a year-high in the amount lent to people buying their first homes Fewer homeowners are remortgaging than … Read more