Dubai After Dark After Dark The main hub of night life in Dubai revolves around the 5 star hotels. Make sure you know the name of the hotel the bar is within, before getting in a taxi, most drivers aren’t familiar with the bars. Dress code: glam it up, the more bling the better. As a tourist you can pretty much get into any bar or club, door policies are
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Babington House Somerset Spa Break at Babington House Where? Babington House Exactly? Near Frome, Somerset, England When? December 2011 Reason for travel? Gc Watches press trip for the UK watch launch With? 25 other journalists and fashion editors from British magazines and newspapers The outdoor pool and day beds Best time to go? Any time of year. Go for long summer walks in the beautiful grounds or snuggle up by
Vienna Intro and What to Wear When You’re There Where? Vienna, Austria Exactly? Grand Hotel Wien Why? On a press trip with jewellery brand Thomas Sabo to see the launch of the new collections. When? Winter 2011 Treats at the Thomas Sabo party Best time to go? I’ve been to Vienna in the summer when it’s reached 28 degrees celsius, but my favourite time of year to visit is in
Vienna Shopping and Sightseeing Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss at The Belvedere Palace Vienna is famed for it’s rich cultural history and many palaces. You must visit at least one of them on your trip. For art lovers I would recommend The Belvedere Palace, it houses the work of Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, as well as many other early 20th century artists. Alternatively to see the grandeur of Viennese architecture at
Vienna After Dark and Hotels The Vienna State Opera A night at the opera is a must for all visitors to Vienna. Closed in July and August, opera season runs from September to June. It normally costs between 100 – 280 euros, it’s usually quite easy to book when you arrive unless your looking for really specific seats. Smart dress code applies. The Grand State Opera at Night Bars and Cafes
Bali Intro, Eating and After Dark Ku De Ta Bar – Seminyak Where? Bali, a beautiful island located in western Indonesia, South East Asia Exactly? The Melia Beach Hotel, Nusa Dua and the W Hotel, Seminyak Why? On holiday with boyfriend When? Aug-Sept 2011 Best time to go? Its equatorial so all year round is hot, hot, hot. Local knowledge? Thanks to Lauren Barge orginally from Australia, now works at
Bali What to wear when you’re there Packing Dinner at Ku De Ta Clockwise from left: Snakeprint dress with belt – Goldie http://www.pretaportobello.com Red leather bag www.mulberry.com Sandals – Office http://www.office.co.uk sunglasses – Prism www.prismlondon.com Icicle ring – Bjorg http://www.bjorgshop.com/ Blusher colour Sole – Dolce and Gabbana www.dolcegabbanamakeup.com Lipstick colour L25 – Sisley www.sisley-cosmetics.com Beach Party on Seminyak Clockwise from left: Neon vest – Topshop www.topshop.com Orchid hair clip – River Island www.riverisland.com Orange skirt – Emilio Cavalini www.emiliocavallini.com/ Factor 30 sun screen – Sisley www.houseoffraser.co.uk Cloth
Bali Sight Seeing and a day in Ubud Rice Paddies in Ubud Bali sightseeing and a day in Ubud Ubud in the centre of Bali is an area of great natural beauty, filled with rice paddy fields on steep ravines. It would be a real shame to go to Bali and not visit Ubud. We went for the day, but next time I plan to stay for a few nights
Bali Sleeping Dreamland Beach Where to stay The main resort areas in Bali are Seminyak, Kuta, Ubud, Nusa Dua and Jimbaran Bay. Kuta is effectively the commercial centre, it’s the Aussie equivalent of Benidorm, good for surfers and partying. It’s quite tacky, a visit is ok but I wouldn’t want to stay there. Nusa Dua is aimed at honey moon couples and families, all the main international luxury hotel chains
Singapore Eating and After Dark View of Singapore Marina from the Marina Bay Sands Where? Singapore, a city-state off the south coast of Malaysia, South East Asia When? Aug/Sept 2011 Why? On Holiday with boyfriend Best time to go? Singapore is equatorial so its hot and humid all year round, it does rain on occasion but its quite welcome in the heat and aids the lush green tropical plant life
