The Perfect.Live Blog

Insider guides to the events, tables and journeys our members ask for most, and how each one is actually arranged

For the man who already owns the obvious: made-to-order pieces, rare objects, and experiences chosen with care

From Sobrino de Botín to three-star DiverXO: Madrid’s old taverns, modern kitchens, and the late hour it dines

The three blocks of the Golden Triangle, their history since 1961, and why the best visits are made by appointment

Culture on Saadiyat, business on Al Maryah, racing on Yas: in Abu Dhabi, the island decides the right hotel

Place Vendôme, the Tuileries, Concorde, or Avenue Montaigne: choosing a grand Paris hotel by address, not ranking

The first clay Masters of the European season, on the Riviera in April: formats, key days, and evenings in Monaco

Bistecca, ribollita, and a legendary three-star wine cellar: where Tuscan simplicity is done best in Florence

Dinner at 9:30 pm is normal here: Eixample tasting menus, old-town tapas, and long seafood lunches by the sea

A city with no dining centre: pick the neighbourhood first, from Hollywood classics to three-star Providence