By Bonnie Rakhit | in Australia, Sydney, Uncategorized
By Bonnie Rakhit | in Destinations, Ibiza, Spain, Spas
By Bonnie Rakhit | in Destinations, Greece, Santorini
By Bonnie Rakhit | in Fashion, India, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Shopping Guide, Spas, Style, Udaipur, What to Where
By Bonnie Rakhit | in Destinations, Hotels, Spas, Street Style, Style, Udaipur, What to Where
Goa Shopping and Sightseeing Anjuna Market Palolem Beach The main reason people visit Goa is to relax and chill out on the beaches. Different areas cater to different crowds. For beautiful beaches head to the South of Goa, which is quieter and more picturesque. Palolem is renowned for its picture perfect beaches. Further south, Gorkhana is an old-school hippy beach with pretty scenery and a great vibe. For those looking to bag
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Goa Eating and After Dark After Dark Many people head out to Goa in search of the legendary beach parties of the 90’s, but these are a thing of the past. Full Moon parties no longer happen due to strict government restrictions on sound. Goa is definitely a chill out zone these days, don’t expect Ibiza style partying, you’ll only be disappointed. There are club nights in specialist venues, but the
Dubai What to wear when you’re there The Burj Al Arab Where? Dubai, UAE Exactly? The One and Only Royal Mirage Date: October 2011 Reason for travel: Birthday weekend break Local knowledge thanks to: My friend Alicja Jasnikovska, TV stylist and fashion editor, who lived in Dubai for two years. Try and get good deals on package trips on Virgin holidays or in the Sunday Times. The Atlantis Hotel
Sightseeing Dubai is a great holiday destination if you enjoy shopping, sunbathing and souks. Most of the entertainment in town revolves around the malls and hotels. The Dubai Mall is famed for its spectacular water fountain display, and the Mall of the Emirates for the indoor ski slope. If you’re based in the UK check out LetsGo2 for great rates on a trip to Dubai. jewelled slippers in the souk
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
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
Singapore Packing and Streetstyle What to wear when you’re there The main factor to think about when packing for Singapore is the humidity level, it’s boiling hot all year round, even at night, so theres no need for heavy outerwear and coats. It can get quite chilly in the air conditioned malls and hotels though so a light weight cover up could be handy. The second thing to bear in
Singapore Shopping Orchard Road One of the best shopping destination I have ever been to! Put it this way for quite a small city there are 5 Prada stores, 5 Louis Vuittons and over 50 shopping malls! Now that is what I call serious about shopping. But if malls are not you’re thing and you get your fill of H&M and Zara back at home, there are other quirky more
Singapore Sleeping Where to Stay Apart from the iconic places to stay in Singapore, namely Raffles and The Marina Bay Sands (see after dark) there are hundreds of fantastic hotels to choose from. For great deals on boutique hotels check out www.splendia.com Singapore isn’t that big and it’s easy getting around in a taxi, I would recommend the best areas to stay if you’re on holiday are the Marina or Orchard
Paris After Dark Le Royal Monceau (see hotels below) Where? Paris, France When? I’ve been to Paris more times than I can remember, the first time officially was in my mother’s tummy (maybe why I like French food so much!), through to the many work trips, fashion weeks and shoots I’ve been on over the past few years. Best time to go? I love Paris in the summer when the bars
Paris Shopping, Clignancourt Market Clignancourt Market 18th arrondissement, Saturday and Sunday all day. Arrive early for the best bargains, a lot of stalls close at midday and I say stalls in loosest sense, many of them are in fact beautifully merchandised shops. Clignancourt is split into 15-20 different markets over seven hectares. It is impossible to cover the entire area in a day, but the best areas are Marche’ Surpette
Paris packing, What to wear when you’re there Weekend Wardrobe Look 1: Clignancourt market and Le Marais Anti clockwise from left: Breton top – Day Birger et Mikkleson http://www.day.dk Coral bag – Mulberry http://www.mulberry.com/ fatima’s hand necklace – Zoe & Morgan http://www.zoeandmorgan.com Watch – GC Watches http://www.gcwatches.com Bracelet – Swarovski http://www.swarovski.com Skirt – www.asos.com Brogues – Church’s www.church-footwear.com Nail polish – Chanel Beige Etale http://www.chanel.com Ipad 2 – Apple store.apple.com Ipad case – Prada www.prada.com Jacket
