The Handbook

2 days ago | thehandbook.com | Andrea Pinto

London is starting to feel very sporty already – tennis season is finally here, and there’s lots of buzz around the release of the new F1 film, starring Brad Pitt, ahead of the actual British Grand Prix. Plus, we’ve got our eyes on new summer cocktails and rooftop bars to hang out at while the sun is out.

2 days ago | thehandbook.com | Andrea Pinto

Please forgive me, but photography is not the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Bryan Adams. As Adams’ self-declared biggest fan under the age of 35, I’ve been to his shows in Mumbai and London, and on stage, the Summer of ’69 singer is, of course, every bit the rockstar you can imagine. But off stage, between touring, studio recordings and sold-out stadium gigs, Bryan Adams has long since found a passion for stepping away from the spotlight and going behind the lens instead.

3 days ago | thehandbook.com | Andrea Pinto

Travelling for food is one of the hottest travel trends this year, with more and more people eyeing destinations that promise exceptional cuisine. And some of London’s top chefs are travelling around the world this summer to explore the destinations that really know their food.

4 days ago | thehandbook.com | Andrea Pinto

From exclusive private dining rooms to chic cocktail bars with panoramic city views, London’s most sophisticated venues understand how to create the perfect luxe atmosphere to celebrate life’s biggest moments. Whether you envision an intimate gathering in a cosy wine bar, a glamorous celebration on a rooftop terrace, or a lavish dinner party in an elegant restaurant, we’ve put together a list of London’s finest spots for an elegant engagement party.

4 days ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

You might look at the Yucatàn peninsula, curling up towards the Caribbean, and think a coastal retreat is the best course of action. But here, many of its treasures and secrets lie further inland. Chablé is nestled in the Yucatán jungle, in the heart of the Mayan world that extended south to Belize and Guatemala. Sun-baked ruins and cavernous cenotes lie amid old colonial towns, and the region is rich for both cultural and culinary exploration.