Elizabeth Bennett

Whether you're embarking on a Gaudí pilgrimage, exploring the charming Gothic quarter or checking out the many modern art galleries, the Catalan capital is full to the brim with history, culture and art. However, with an average 300 days of sunshine a year, taking to the beach or enjoying a relaxed meal in one of the city’s picturesque squares is just as enjoyable.

There aren’t many European cities where you can marvel at mind-bending architecture and world-class works of art in the morning and spend the afternoon swimming in the warm Mediterranean. Barcelona, however, is one of them. The city’s beachside location creates a laidback attitude and slower pace in comparison to its European counterparts, all of which adds to its appeal.

As artificial intelligence gains traction in office operations, some companies are giving employees a day to step back.

From virtual reality fitness to facials using the latest in laser technology, spas worldwide are embracing a smarter approach to wellness.

Could a new breed of plant-based ingredients, grown on science-lab counters instead of out in the wild, be the next shake-up in the skincare industry?

Luxurious villas and suites on a peaceful farm in rural Rajasthan with swimming pools and delicious food grown on-site, just over an hour from Jaipur

Whatever your stance on Valentine’s Day, the romance of these homes is hard to deny. Cupid, draw back your bow…

I arrived at the Sunseeker a little bedraggled. After five days of back-to-back bridesmaid duties that brought me to Australia, a couple of nights of R&R was very much in order. Luckily, it was just the place. This Eighties brick motel, reimagined for a 2020s holidaymaker, makes everything feel easy-breezy, much like the vibe of the beach town it calls home.

B Corp designations are meant to signal companies are socially and environmentally conscious. Yet experts and other businesses alike say the certification process needs a closer look.

Sip and munch your way through the colourful streets of Portugal’s second city

The days of in-person client meetings may be waning, but employees are setting out on corporate trips for new reasons.

When gut-churning nausea started landing at the same time as her period each month, Natalie began investigating what was going on with her reproductive system. A few trips to her doctor later and, come Autumn 2021, she was paying for fertility marker tests at a private clinic – such information not being available to her on the health service. Contained within these results was a concerning finding.

If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the skincare aisles of late, chances are you will have noticed that peptides are popping up on packaging more than ever. What are peptides? Well, they’re a popular ingredient that offers a multitude of skin-boosting benefits. While our body naturally makes peptides for various functions, including aiding our metabolism, some forms do decline as we age.

Sometimes it’s what’s on the outside that counts. Whether of open countryside, a shimmering horizon or talking-point architecture, the view can change everything about a house – as this round-up of listings clearly shows

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing as safe sun.