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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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
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
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 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
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
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
Sao Paulo What to Wear When You’re There Sao Paolo sky line Brazil Trip – Part 1 Where? Sao Paulo, Brazil Exactly? The Fasano Hotel When? Spring 2013 Why? In+Addition Pr took British press and bloggers on a press trip to Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais to discover the delights of Brazillian fashion. Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and has it’s own fashion week.
Athens Sleeping Where to Stay Semiramis Hotel Charilaou Trikoupi 48 Kifissia, Athens www.yeshotels.gr We stayed at the Semiramis hotel in Kiffisia, part of the Design Hotels group. Located in a lush green suburb in the north of Athens, the hotel is chic but it’s a little further from the centre. Ask to stay in the poolside bungalows. Astir Palace Hotel Astir Palace Hotel 40 Apollonos Str 16671
Athens Sightseeing and Shopping Athens Shopping If you’re only in Athens for the day and want to fit in sight seeing and shopping, the best way to do it is to head to the Acropolis first thing. It’ll be less crowded and cooler earlier in the day. There is a route that leads straight from the foot of the Acropolis, down into Monastiraki, which is where the best flea
