Finding paradise
— January 1, 2015Blending adventure, relaxation and natural beauty, One&Only Hayman Island is a paradise on earth in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef
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Top of the heap
— January 1, 2015The highest floor of a prestigious building in one of the world’s top cities is the ultimate discretionary purchase. The Peak looks at some of the planet’s very posh penthouses with the best views, the most deluxe finishes and facilities, and the highest potential investment returns.
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Protests Hit Hong Kong Retail
— December 1, 2014Overall retail sales, provisionally estimated at 38.3 billion Hong Kong dollars, rose 1.4 percent in October from a year earlier
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Who are you, Mr Loo?
— November 9, 2014Admired abroad and loathed at home, little was known about this secretive, cunning Chinese art dealer until a surprising find was made in 2006
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Peek into the world of cybercrime
— November 2, 2014A new BBC series starting this weekend explores the vulnerabilities of the internet and how conmen or terrorists can hold all of us to ransom
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Property: A Powdery Panacea
— November 1, 2014Luxury ski properties abound wherever there is a slope and some snow. They have become status symbols and private winter wonderlands – and Asian buyers are getting in on the action.
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Left to their own devices
— December 2, 2014Social media and texting are here to stay, but youngsters shouldn’t let gadgets rule their lives, says developmental psychologist
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Three buzzy new London hotels
— November 15, 2014London has seen a slew of turbo-hyped hotels come on line this year, with each one offering more than a place to sleep. These properties are destinations in their own right with restaurants and bars that have some of Europe’s best buzz.
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Hong Kong protesters prepare to make – or repeat – history
— November 8, 2014The protest has gained broad public support since the government’s heavy-handed response on Sunday.
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Retreat to Dalat
— November 1, 2014Breathe in the fresh mountain air and feast your eyes on the fascinating scenery of Dalat – this ‘City of Eternal Spring’ is a remarkable haven that calls for exploration
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Hong Kong Protests Pinch Retailers
— October 31, 2014The pro-democracy demonstrations that have lasted here for just over a month show no sign of coming to an end
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