The Style Traveller

A fashion editor's guide to the worlds most stylish places

Glasgow, What to Wear When You’re There Ted Baker Store Launch

Glasgow, What to Wear When You’re There Ted Baker Store Launch Me, Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin and the team at Two Fat Ladies Restaurant, Glasgow Where? The city of Glasgow, Scotland Exactly? Citizen M Hotel, in the heart of the city. From tablet computer controlled rooms to coloured mood lighting in futuristic pod style bedrooms, this hotel is a techno geeks dream. When? April 2014 Why? To celebrate the

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Grenada, Caribbean, What to Wear When You’re There

Grenada, Caribbean, What to Wear When You’re There Multi coloured huts by the beach pool at True Blue Bay Hotel Where? Grenada – A beautiful southern Caribbean Island, northeast of mainland South America. Also known as ‘The Spice Island,’ Grenada is one of the world’s largest exporters of mace and nutmeg. It’s a great time to visit Grenada as it’s still reasonably unspoilt compared to it’s surrounding commercialised Caribbean sister islands. 

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Grenada After Dark, Eating and Drinking

Grenada After Dark, Eating and Drinking Dodgy Docks Restaurant and Bar (Photo by Arthur Daniel) Grenada – Bars, Restaurants and Clubs Grenada is a relatively small island, with a population of 110,000. The university has around 5000 students which means there are bars and clubs open most nights of the week. On Wednesday night the party contingent head to Dodgy Dock at True Blue Bay, on Fridays at Victory Bar and

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Grenada – The Caribbean – Where to Stay and Hotels

Welcome champagne and fresh fruit on our private beach area at The Spice Island Beach Resort #bliss Grenada – The Caribbean – Where to Stay and Hotels Sleeping – Hotels – Grenada Over our 8 day trip to the wonderful island of Grenada we were lucky enough to stay in three of Grenada’s lovliest hotels, but each hotel was truly individual and had a real personality of it’s own. Entrance

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Grenada Shopping and Sight Seeing

Grenada Shopping and Sight Seeing View of St George’s, Grenada’s Capital  (Photo by Arthur Daniel) What to do in Grenada Grenada is a tropical paradise island with stunning beaches, great diving, lovely restaurants and quaint shops and cafes. For the more intrepid adventures take a trek through the lush tropical interior of the island to the Royal Mount Carmel Waterfalls, followed by a tour of and dinner at the Belmont Chocolate

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Tel Aviv Sophie and Chris’s Jewish Wedding

Tel Aviv Sophie and Chris’s Jewish Wedding The gorgeous bride and groom, Sophie and Chris Where? Israel Exactly? Tel Aviv Why? To celebrate the wedding of my wonderful friends Sophie and Chris Spurr Room mate? Naughty Akiko Weather? Hot hot hot! That goes for the climate and the Tel Aviv party scene! Special thanks to Sophie and Chris’s families and friends, I can honestly say it was one of THE

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What to wear when you’re there Jewish Wedding

 What to wear when you’re there Jewish Wedding Me, Akiko and Tina, looks like Tina didn’t get the head tilt memo :/ Wedding Street Style and Fashion What to wear to a summer wedding abroadChoosing what to wear to a wedding abroad can be tricky. It needs to be something that will translate from day to evening seamlessly, an outfit you won’t get too hot in during the day or

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24 Hours in Tel Aviv Eat, Shop, Party, Sleep

24 Hours in Tel Aviv Eat, Shop, Party, Sleep The buzzing rooftop bar at Brown Hotel Here’s TheStyleTraveller hit list of to what to do in 24 hours in Tel Aviv… Where to stay? The most chic spot in the city to stay is the Brown Hotel, part of the Design Hotels group. Located in the trendy Neve Tzedek quarter it’s right in the centre of the action. The rooftop bar

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Thailand What to Wear When You’re There

Thailand What to Wear When You’re There Crystal clear waters at Zeavola, Koh Phi Phi Where? A three week trip to Southern Thailand Exactly? The route we took started in Bangkok, to Koh Samui & Koh Pha-ngan, on to Khao Sok National Park and Krabi. We then sailed to the Andaman Coast islands of Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi ending in Phuket. Companions? My gorgeous friend Lucy Main (#girls trip!)

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Phuket The Avista Hideaway Resort and Spa and The Regent Cape Panwa

Phuket The Avista Hideaway Resort and Spa and The Regent Cape Panwa Where? The Avista Hideaway Resort and Spa, Phuket Exactly? A duplex jacuzzi suite Location? In the hills above Patong Beach (Phukets liveliest area), the perfect spot for sweeping views across the bay. A ten minute tuk-tuk ride from the bustling streets of Patong, close enough to the action if you want it, but far enough to relax in the

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The Andaman Sea Islands Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi

The Andaman Sea Islands Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi The incredible clear waters at Zeavola, Koh Phi Phi Where? Koh Phi Phi Exactly? Zeavola Resort and Spa The stunning resort of Zeavola is all about bare foot luxury. On arrival at the resort (by boat) you are invited to take off your shoes and paddle to shore through some of the most crystal clear waters I have ever seen

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Bangkok Koh Samui and Koh Pha-ngan

Bangkok Koh Samui and Koh Pha-ngan Vertigo and Moon rooftop bar at the Banyan Tree Hotel Bangkok We started our trip in Bangkok. Having both visited Bangkok several times before we thought we’d chill out a little and decompress after an exhausting flight. So we decided to stay at The Banyan Tree Hotel and indulge in a few treatments at their incredible spa, as well as sample some of the

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Khao Sok National Park and Krabi

Khao Sok National Park and Krabi   Fresh water swimming in the lake on the jungle trek Where? Khao Sok National Park Exactly? Rock and Tree Houses, Khao Sok What to do? Khao Sok National Park is located on mainland Thailand in Surat Thani, which is a perfect stop off point for those travelling between islands in the gulf of Thailand (Koh Samui and Pha-ngan) and the Andaman coast (Phi

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Cape Town What to Wear When You’re There and Street Style

Cape Town What to Wear When You’re There and Street Style View of Camps Bay Where? South Africa Exactly? Cape Town Why? I was lucky enough to be invited to South Africa for Mercedes Benz Africa Fashion Week in Johannesburg and decided to extend the trip with a week in Cape Town. When? November 2013 Weather? Lovely and warm. It’s the start of summer in South Africa. Me posing at The V&A Waterfront Beautiful scenery

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Cape Town After Dark Restaurants Bars and Clubbing

Cape Town After Dark Restaurants Bars and Clubbing Giant disco ball at The Grand Cafe on Granger Bay From chic sundowners at Shimmy Beach to moshing out at Aces & Spades, night life in Cape Town is super fun and caters for all tastes. The main areas to venture to are the V&A Waterfront for dinner by the harbour, Camps Bay for beachside bars and Long Street an eclectic mix

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Cape Town Shopping and Sight Seeing

Cape Town Shopping and Sight Seeing Old slats used to make shabby chic frames sold at The Old Biscuit Mill Shopping There are plenty of malls with international stores in Cape Town but there are also a few niche areas filled with small independent fashion and interiors boutiques. Here’s TheStyleTraveller edit of the best places to shop in Cape Town. The Old Biscuit Mill As the name suggests this regenerated

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Cape Town Where To Stay

Cape Town Where To Stay     Ariel view of the stunning Alphen Hotel Cape Town – Sleeping  There are so many incredible places to visit in Cape Town, it’s quite hard to pick which area to be based in. I wanted to get a real feel for the city so I stayed in quite a few different places. In central Cape Town, I stayed at The Taj and the

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South Africa Johannesburg What to Wear When You’re There

South Africa Johannesburg What to Wear When You’re There Runway at the Taibo Bacar Show, winner of best emerging designer 2013 MB Africa Fashion Week Where? South Africa Exactly? Johannesburg/Pretoria Why? I was lucky enough to be invited to South Africa for Mercedes Benz Africa Fashion Week When? November 2013 Weather? Hot and dry, it is Africa after all. Special thanks to SDR Photo for providing some gorgeous images of

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South Africa Johannesburg Shopping and Sightseeing

South Africa Johannesburg Shopping and Sightseeing Shopping  The shopping in Johannesburg mainly centres around the many malls dotted around the vast city. But  recent years have seen the emergence of trendy weekend food and crafts markets. The Neighbourgoods Market in Braamfontein is one such example, as is Maboneng, previously a corrupt district in Joburg which has recently been the subject of an urban regeneration project. Once filled with decrepit warehouses

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South Africa Johannesburg After Dark

South Africa Johannesburg After Dark Bars and Clubs – Johannesburg There are bars, clubs and music venues to suit all tastes in Johannesburg, but a little timing tip for you, don’t arrive at any of the clubs before 11.30pm or midnight. For the dance music crew head to trendy Taboo Nightclub in exclusive Sandton. Or for a spot of celeb spotting blag your VIP credentials at Kong. If late night

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