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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
