Max Williams

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Chefs unite at Burgenstock Resort

The Burgenstock Resort on Lake Lucerne is one of the world's most spectacular hotels. Its annual Chefs United event brings together culinary greats from across Europe for one delicious evening

The Gallivant is your new happy place

The Gallivant is an utterly charming hotel across the road from Camber Sands. Enjoy a picturesque stay by the sea with numerous amenities and activities

Jamie Flatters on his woozy and wonderful directorial debut

Jamie Flatters is one of the most exciting talents in British film. We caught up with the young polymath ahead of the release of Shoulders, his debut feature film

Witches and magic... Two of Edinburgh's most romantic hotels

Edinburgh is one of the world's most romantic cities – and your accommodation should be similarly swoonsome. Two of the best? Prestonfield House and The Witchery by the Castle

“People think I'm sane but I'm not!” Meet Emin, the Elvis of Azerbaijan

Dream Fest is a huge musical festival held across six days in an Azerbaijani beach resort. Both resort and festival were founded by a pop star named Emin Agalarov. We head to Baku to meet a man who dares to dream big

Kudus to Kudu, Peckham's peerless South African restaurant

Kudu Collective is a veritable empire of South African restaurants in South London. The flagship Kudu in Queen's Road is a brilliant creation

“I thought about quitting multiple times…” | Alex Hassell has big main character energy

Alex Hassell has enjoyed a successful career on stage and screen but his lead role in the hugely anticipated Rivals should turn the actor into a bonafide star. He talks about playing a literary sex god

Nature and nurture at Places Hotel, Hvar

Places Hotel by Valamar offers a relaxing hideaway on the beautiful Croatian island of Hvar – complete with a few unique twists

Restaurant don't come more classy than Cornus

Belgravia restaurant Cornus offers wonderfully cooked food in a sophisticated setting. Don your dinner jacket and open your wallet

Marceline brings French chic to Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf has become significantly cooler with the arrival of Marceline, a beautiful French brasserie situated on the water

Humble Chicken is a restaurant to be proud of

The super suave Humble Chicken has established itself as one of the buzziest restaurants in London. It seats a mere 18 diners, serves as many courses and has already picked up a Michelin star

How Alex Watson created the hottest gin brand on the market

Alex Watson spent youthful summers working on the family vineyard in Chablis. Now he’s launched his own gin brand Renais alongside his sister Emma. We head to Scarfes Bar for a glass or two

Pennyhill Park offers a picture perfect getaway

Pennyhill Park is a luxury hotel with a spa that offers a bit of everything. Factor in the breezy commute to Bagshot and you have the perfect weekend getaway

“It’s a mad, extraordinary thing” | A night in Galway with Robert Sheehan

Robert Sheehan found success as a young actor in Misfits before conquering the world with The Umbrella Academy. He has also written a book of short stories and now a memoir exploring life, fame and meditation. We hit Galway with a true original

Nico Mirallegro on his ultimate stag party

Your worst stag party experience hopefully has nothing on Stags, a new TV series in which a group of friends are sent to an island prison. Nico Mirallegro plays the unfortunate groom. He shares the stories

Nadia Parkes: “It’s not what I achieve, it’s how I achieve it”

Nadia Parkes is receiving rave reviews for her performance in BBC true crime drama Kidnapped. She spends a sunny afternoon in Mayfair with Max Williams

George Jaques: “Black Dog nearly broke me. But it also made me”

George Jaques is only 24 yet already preparing to direct his second feature film Sunny Dancer. His debut film, Black Dog, has just arrived on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. We catch up with the coolest kid in the game

The Dorchester is the grande dame of London hotels

The Dorchester recently renovated its entire ground floor – rooms, bars, restaurants all got a facelift. Well you don't reach the top by standing still

Tom Ellis: “The hairs on my arm just went up”

Lucifer made Tom Ellis a global star but all good things must come to an end. What’s next for the charismatic actor? Well, everything. He catches up with Max Williams to discuss past, present and future plans

Ultimate It Girl: the extraordinary life of Penelope Tree

She was discovered at Truman Capote’s party of the century and became one of the hottest models of the 1960s. Now she’s written her debut novel. Meet the brilliant Penelope Tree