The Style Traveller

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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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South Africa Johannesburg Sleeping

South Africa Johannesburg Sleeping 54 on Bath Hotel Previously known as The Grace Hotel, this newly refurbished boutique hotel is nestled in the lilac jacaranda tree lined avenues of Rosebank. The interior oozes modern decadence, grey muted tones juxtaposed with silver and gilt baroque mirrors and chandeliers. The location is central and the perfect base for discovering Johannesburg. So much so, that while I was staying there the cast and

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Cornwall Part Two What to Wear When You’re There

Cornwall Part Two What to Wear When You’re There   Where? Weekend in Cornwall Exactly? Dreamcatchers, St Mawes and Buryan, Beach Retreats, Watergate Bay When? Sept 2013 With? My friend Lucy Why? After the madness of this summers festivals and fashion week, Lucy and I needed a bit of chill out break so we decided to go for a girls autumn surfing (and eating) break in Cornwall. Me hanging out at The Eden Project What

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Where to Stay Buryan Watergate Bay

Where to Stay Buryan Watergate Bay For the surfing section of our trip we stayed at Buryan, Beach Retreats in Watergate Bay. Overlooking the stunning beach with rugged cliffs, caves and fantastic waves, Buryan is the perfect place to stay if you want to surf by day and have cosy bars and some great restaurants nearby in the evening. The decor inside Buryan is chic, clean and modern yet feels homely

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Where to Stay Dreamcatchers St Mawes

Where to Stay Dreamcatchers St Mawes During our trip we stayed in two different locations, the second was Dreamcatchers, a St Mawes Retreat property. A stunning 4 bedroom house which sleeps 8, just 200 metres from the sea in the quaint, sleepy, fishing village of St. Mawes. With stunning views from the gardens and sundrenched balcony, this is the perfect relaxing hideaway for families and groups. Walk up to the

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The Eden Project What to do in Cornwall

The Eden Project What to do in Cornwall The Eden Project is a charity conservation project and social enterprise which researches into plants, nature and sustainability. It runs transformational social and environmental projects all over the world and gives visitors a fun and interesting way learn more about our planet. The vast domes house the world’s largest rain forest in captivity, humid jungles, waterfalls and stunning sculptural artworks. Lucy and

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Ibiza What to Wear When You’re There

Ibiza What to Wear When You’re There Where? Ibiza Exactly? All images were shot on the stunning roof terrace at Hotel Es Vive. When? August 2013 With? My friends Akiko, Sophie and Chris. Why? Well, to party obviously! And when Kurt Geiger asked me to take out a few pairs of their gorgeous new season heels to road test on the White Isle, I couldn’t help but say yes!   What to wear to Space –  Above sequin

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Ibiza Streetstyle

 Ibiza Streetstyle Head to Salinas beach to buy a neon crochet dress from the beautiful shop at Sa Trinxa Ibiza – What to Wear When You’re There Ibiza is completely spontaneous, there’s always something fun going on if you know where to look. A day by the beach chatting to new people is just as likely to lead to an impromptu invite to a yacht party, as it is an

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Ibiza Island Scene Update

Ibiza Island Scene Update As you know I’m a total Ibiza-phile and this is my 17th trip to the White Isle. I’ve already done a definitive guide to where to eat, sleep, drink and party in Ibiza previously on the blog so click here or just hit the Ibiza tab at the top of the page. This year I noticed there have been quite a lot of changes to club

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Rio de Janeiro – What to Wear When You’re There

The incredible view from the pool at the Fasano Hotel The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue looks over Rio (photo from National Geographic) Rio de Janeiro – What to Wear When You’re There Brazil Trip – Part 2 Where? Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Exactly? The Fasano Hotel Why? In+Addition Pr took British press and bloggers on a press trip to Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais to introduce us

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