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Dublin

Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland, located on the mouth of the river Liffey, on the east coast of the country. The city is popular as the city brimming and breathing in history, as most of its structures and buildings are remnants from the 12th and 13th centuries. Some of the popular landmarks  there are the Dublin Castle and the St Patrick’s Cathedral, the latter of which was made back in 1191. When staying in this historically lively city,  a luxury five star hotel is necessary that is equidistant to all of the popular landmarks, while also embodying the spirit of the city it lives in.

With a mean annual temperature of around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the Atlantic Gulf Stream provides Ireland with a mild climate, given its latitude. Ireland does, however, receive a great deal of moisture, with some areas receiving more than 270 days of rain a year. But, this is what gives Ireland its notorious blanket of every shade of green.

The benefit of visiting Ireland in November is you are between fall and winter seasons, so are more likely to have it to yourself, with the summer-fall visitors long gone and the few winter visitors not yet arrived.

The Emerald Isle is famous for its cuisine, pubs, literary figures, picturesque villages and golf heritage, all of which can be part of a November visit. Fully enjoying Ireland’s attractions in November just means packing according to the expected weather, dressing in layers, and bringing appropriate head and footwear to stay comfortable, warm, and dry.

Dublin  is the capital and largest city of Ireland.  It is located  in the province of Leinster on Ireland’s east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and bordered to the South by the Wicklow Mountains.

Founded as a Viking settlement, the Kingdom of Dublin became Ireland’s principal city following the Norman invasion. The city expanded rapidly from the 17th century and was briefly the second largest city in the British Empire before the Acts of Union in 1800. Following the partition of Ireland in 1922, Dublin became the capital of the Irish Free State, later renamed Ireland.

Trinity College

Where to stay :

InterContinental Dublin

The InterContinental is a boutique luxury hotel known for its flawless and effortlessly efficient service. Located further down south at Ballsbridge, this hotel isn’t particularly well connected to the rest of the city and all the prime attractions of the city.

As such, this is ideal for those who favor a quieter and more leisurely lifestyle. The hotel itself has enough amenities in it so that you never really need to leave the hotel as you have access to the restaurants, reading rooms, spas, and swimming pools.

However, because it’s located within the embassy belt of the city, you can walk over to some chic restaurants, parks, and even bars, and rest assured that you won’t find yourself in a really crowded location. If you love the sea, you can walk over to it within 15 minutes.

The interiors of this luxury hotel are appropriately grand with luxurious intricate carpets, twinkling chandelier, charming floral displays, and some modern artwork and sculptures as well. The hotel features around 200 rooms over all, and these accommodations are available in a lot of different sizes.

The bathrooms are all marble clad, and all the rooms have their own Nespresso machines. If you take a room higher up you can also wake up every morning to a stunning sweeping view of the city and its sea and mountainous neighbors. The suites also feature their very own balconies.

The Westbury Hotel

Perhaps the greatest advantage of staying at this five star luxury hotel is how well connected it is to all the important sights and locations of Dublin. It’s located in the very heart of the city, Central Dublin, and is very close to prime attractions such as Westbury Mall, the Trinity College campus, and Grafton Street’s Pubs.

You can take a lovely stroll in the morning over to the lush sights offered by St Stephen’s Green. The hotel seems quite like a business hotel with its sleek and efficient layout with white marbles and wood panels, however it is made a little more cosy and personable with the presence of some locally made Irish carpets and linen.

The rooms and suites of the hotel feature neutral shades and hues, along with heated marbled bathroom floors, and complementary WiFi connections. The best suite in the hotel, the Presidential Hotel, is a true luxury with private concierge services, private spa, and swimming pool. The rooms also feature plenty of natural light streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

And in case you want to sleep in for the day, there are large black silk curtains that can completely block out the sun for you. Some guests have complained about the fact that the lower rooms can be a little noisy, which is perhaps a by-product of the hotel being so well-connected.

Westin Dublin

The Westin is yet another superbly connected and located luxury hotel. It stretches out along a complete block of Central Dublin, and is within walking distance of such attractions as Trinity College, the Parliament house, and Dublin’s primary lounge and entertainment area — the Temple Bar.

The neighborhood is replete with a lot of great cultural hotspots, such as art galleries, museums, and even charming cafes and restaurants. The general decor of the hotel is tastefully opulent with intricate markings on the walls and ceilings, and the lobby ceilings are decked with Waterford chandeliers.

Prague 

Prague  is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, the 14th largest city in the European Union and also the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.4 million people, while its larger urban zone is estimated to have a population of 2.2 million.  The city has a temperate climate, with warm summers and chilly winters.

“Prague: The City of a Thousand Spires”

The city of Prague in Czech Republic was perceived as a mysterious place by the European tourists for some years till recently but overnight it became the hot and happening spot for summer vacations due to its architectural gems and historical buildings.

Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe.

Main attractions include the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Petřín hill and Vyšehrad. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

The old statues on the Charles Bridge have many superstitions associated with it but still the tourists go there to partake in the view of the sunsets from there. The national library and the Clementium is famous for the collection of Jesuit books and the Astronomical Clock in the old town square is the perfect place to start when trying to explore the city.

Where to stay :

Four Seasons Hotel Prague

Located in the Old Town in Prague, the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel offers views of the Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge.

The Cotto Crudo Restaurant serves fine Italian cuisine with fresh ingredients and homemade pasta. A raw bar, a cheese cave and a wine cellar, as well as a salami and prosciutto tower are all inviting to relax after a busy day in the historic city.

Guests can enjoy AVA Spa which is set in a historic neo-classical building overlooking Prague Castle. Based on water and mineral rich products, exclusive facial and body treatments with moor mud are enhanced with state-of-the-art traditional Czech inspired thermal baths menu.

Historical sites including the Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square and the Mala Strana can be reached within a 5-minute walk. The Prague castle is 1.5 km away and the Staromestska Tube Stop is 300 m from the hotel.

 

Guests praise Four Seasons Hotel Prague for its exceptional service, which includes a concierge.

Prague  is a great choice for travellers interested in history, architecture and culture.

Venice

When you think of Venice, you probably think of riding in romantic gondolas down the canals of the city. That is a fair impression, and it accounts for the primary reason why this capital city from Italy’s Veneto region draws tourists from across the globe. It is quite possibly one of the most romantic getaways in the world, with a culture and architectural aesthetic that seems untouched by the prodding fingers of modernity. Most of the city features Renaissance and Gothic architectural influences, which accounts for the rustic and otherworldly aura of the city.

Venice ,  Italian: Venezia,  Venesia,  is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region. It is situated across a group of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by bridges, of which there are 400. The islands are located in the shallow Venetian Lagoon, an enclosed bay that lies between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers. Parts of Venice are renowned for the beauty of their settings, their architecture, and artwork. The lagoon and a part of the city are listed as a World Heritage Site.

The name is derived from the ancient Veneti people who inhabited the region by the 10th century BC.  The city was historically the capital of the Republic of Venice. Venice has been known as the “La Dominante,” “Serenissima,” “Queen of the Adriatic,” “City of Water,” “City of Masks,” “City of Bridges,” “The Floating City,” and “City of Canals.”

The Republic of Venice was a major financial and maritime power during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and a staging area for the Crusades and the Battle of Lepanto, as well as a very important center of commerce (especially silk, grain, and spice) and art in the 13th century up to the end of the 17th century.

The City State of Venice is considered to have been the first real international financial center which gradually emerged from the 9th century to its peak in the 14th century.  This made Venice a wealthy city throughout most of its history.

Ιt is also known for its several important artistic movements, especially the Renaissance period. After the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna, the Republic was annexed by the Austrian Empire, until it became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1866, following a referendum held as a result of the Third Italian War of Independence. Venice has played an important role in the history of symphonic and operatic music, and it is the birthplace of Antonio Vivaldi.

Venice has been ranked the most beautiful city in the world as of 2016. The city is facing some major challenges, however, including financial difficulties, erosion, pollution, subsidence and an excessive number of tourists in peak periods.

Every other year, in odd-numbered years, Venice hosts the Biennale for Art. This international arts showcase is a world-renowned event and takes place from June to November. The Biennale is a very popular event, so be prepared to find Venice more booked up than usual when it is on.

The fall is a lovely time to visit Venice, but it is also when the acqua alta (flooding, or literally “high water”) is more likely to occur. October through January is the typical high water season, though flooding can occur at any time during the year. While high water can definitely hamper your sightseeing, know that it has been a way of life for Venetians for hundreds of years and is a unique experience to have as a tourist.

Where to stay :

Belmond Hotel Cipriani

Located on the easternmost point of the Giudecca island, this luxury hotel is truly Venetian in taste and design. This hotel isn”t right in the midst of the waterways of Venice, however it’s a short ride away.

It offers stunning vistas of the City of Water, and offers you access and solitude together, thus being a perfect retreat for the more introspective travelers.

Suite life in Belmond Hotel Cipriani Venice

The boutique hotel is designed in a very elegant fashion with lush manicured lawns, a luxurious spa, and a large swimming pool.

Every single room in this hotel has large spacious bathrooms, and private balconies from which to look out into the city. In addition to that, the hotel is known to have played host to a number of different celebrated personalities, though their identities are handled with all due discretion

The Gritti Palace A Luxury Collection Hotel

This boutique hotel is located along the Grand Canal, and as such is in the very heart and soul of the city. You can go up to the Gritti terrace and simply watch as the gondolas and water taxis pass by, carrying lovers and tourists down the canals of the City of Water.

You also get a nice view of one of Venice’s foremost churches named Santa Maria della Salute. While the hotel is quite close to prime attractions and spots such as the Calle Largo XXII Marzo, it is also sequestered enough to be peaceful and quiet.

This hotel also comes with a lot of history attached, considering the structure on which the hotel has been established used to be a palace back in 1475.

The entire hotel has only recently undergone restoration, in which all the paintings and sculptures of the hotel were restored and rejuvenated. They also installed a lovely spa called Acqua di Parma spa in case you need a little rejuvenation.

The interiors of the hotel are grand, to say the least. They feature Murano chandeliers, and all the walls of the hotel are adorned with beautiful classical pieces of art.

Even though the bathrooms are relatively small in size, they’re still well designed and marble clad. There’s not a touch of contemporary here. It’s all a paean to a romanticized past.

Hotel Danieli a Luxury Collection Hotel

This is a luxurious five star hotel on the waterfront of Venice. It is located on the Riva degli Schiavoni, from which you can also go to St Mark’s Square via a short and brief gondola ride. Because this is such a prime tourist location, it’s often quite heavy on traffic and noise, however if you want a little more peace, you can set off into the side streets of Castello.

The hotel comprises three buildings — the Palazzo Dandolo, the Excelsior, and Casa Nuovo. While Palazzo Dandolo is a 14th century structure, and thus quite ancient in quality, the other buildings are considerably modern.

The reception area is always crowded, however the lounge area is well decorated with a truly lovely ceiling. Overall there are 210 rooms in the hotel, of 13 different types, and many of them look out at the lagoon.

Doge Dandolo Royal Suite.

The rooms of the hotel are regally decked up with thick intricate lacquered furnitures, Murano chandeliers on the ceilings, and damask curtains.

It features a rooftop restaurant by the name of Terrazza Danieli which offers one of the most gorgeous and unhindered sights of the city around.

If you stay at the Casa Nuova part of the hotel then you’ll be met with a contrasting and more minimalist aesthetic of creamy wallpapers and pastel shades all around. As such, you can decide for yourself the kind of vibe you’d prefer.

The Westin Hotel Europa & Regina Venice

The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice  Grand Canal 

The Westin Hotel Europa & Regina is one of the best located luxury hotels in all of Venice. It’s located on the Grand Canal itself. A short gondola ride can also take you to other prime attractions of the city such as Piazza San Marco or Santa Maria della Salute, a revered church. The hotel is a combination of about 5 different buildings, all built between the 17th and 19th centuries. As such the architectural design and stylistic motifs of the hotel are distinctly authentic, with elegant furnitures, ornate mirrors, and even a piano bar near the lobby. The rooms all bear distinct personalities as they weren’t all originally intended to be hotel rooms.

Palazzina G

The Palazzina G definitely sticks out against the background of Venice and amongst all the other hotels because it favors style and class over all else.

If you’re in Venice but don’t necessarily want to be staying in a classical or traditional hotel, you can opt for this ultra chic and modernist luxury hotel, featuring rooms that are completely and perfectly pristine white!

The luxury hotel lies alongside the grand canal and several rooms and suites offer a view of the canal. If you care for art then the Palazzo Grassi contemporary art gallery is just opposite to this grand hotel.

Located near St Mark’s square, the neighborhood is generally peaceful and calm, and accessible to all the prime locations of the city

Paris

Paris, the city of Love, doesn’t really need much of an introduction. It’s universally acknowledged to be the most romantic place on Earth, and it’s the world’s cultural center, replete with brilliant roadside cafes, art shows, fashion shows, and other cultural activities that never cease.

As the leaves change and people swap their decorative gourds for twinkle lights, many travelers around the world are looking for a place to visit for the end of fall.

Autumn in Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris. The Jardin du Luxembourg, or the Luxembourg Garden, located in the arrondissement of Paris.

Paris has its charms with each season, a series of new initiatives, coupled with autumnal traditions and smaller crowds, make November the perfect time to visit the City of Light.

Each year November tends to be one of the calmer moments for Paris, as it sits between the throngs of August arrivals and the crush of Christmas tourists.

Visitors won’t have to spend an hour to get into the Musée Rodin or the Louvre, and the lull can give travelers the chance to experience Paris as the Parisians do. With the heat lamps turned on, café-goers can enjoy a “vin chaud” (mulled wine) or “grog” (hot lemon rum tea) on terraces across the city.

Paris’s Champs-Élysées could well be the most famous street in the world. Beautifully manicured trees line the 1.2-mile-long avenue, which stretches from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc d Triomphe (shown).

One of the most Beautiful bridges of the world is located also in Paris. The Pont Alexandre III is a deck arch bridge that spans the Seine in Paris. It connects the Champs-Élysées quarter with those of the Invalides and Eiffel Tower. The bridge is widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in the city.  It is classified as a French Monument historique.

The construction of the bridge is a marvel of 19th century engineering, consisting of a 6 metres (20 ft) high single span steel arch. The design, by the architects Joseph Cassien-Bernard  and Gaston Cousin, was constrained by the need to keep the bridge from obscuring the view of the Champs-Élysées or the Invalides.

Where to stay :

Four Seasons George V Paris

The Paris Four Seasons hotel was originally established in 1928 to honor George V. Originally, the hotel bore a distinctly Art Deco aesthetic, though recent renovations favored a more modernist look.

It is perhaps the most extravagant and opulent hotel in all of Paris, with the appearance and visage of a Palace, vast sprawled out hallways and rooms, and gastronomic food that simply doesn’t cease to delight the senses.

It also features some of the most charming flower displays and arrangements made by the hotel’s Florist.

It’s located amidst the golden triangle of Paris, snug between the Champs-Elysées and Alma-Marceau. This entire neighborhood is always buzzing with high art, culture, and life. The hotel is also much revered in the city because of its rich history and heritage.

As already mentioned, it was created in an Art Deco style, however over the years they’ve been auctioned off to go for a a pared down look. Now one can only see echoes of its past, though sometimes that is enough.

Even the simplest of the rooms are all luxurious. Some of the rooms feature heavy patterned wallpapers with densely patterned bedspreads, however most of the rooms are minimalist in aesthetic.

Hotel Ritz Paris

Perhaps one of the most convenient aspects of staying at the Hotel Ritz is the fact that it’s located close to eight different metro stations that can take you wherever you want in Paris.

As such, you couldn’t find a hotel better connected than this. The only slight hiccup is that it comes with a pretty expensive price tag. The hotel has been designed in a luxurious 18th-century Parisian style, and is just walking distance from attractions such as Place Vendôme and the Palais Garnier.

The rooms in this hotel are actually called apartments, which is just one of many efforts the hotel takes to make them feel more homely to the visitors. These rooms come in neutral tones and shades, though they have a spattering of gold embellishments.

The Prestige Suites of the hotel all bear a distinct personality, as they overlook specific landmarks of Paris. You can even check yourself into the Suite Coco Chanel, which has been named after their most famous guest and is designed in the visage of her most popular designs.

If you’re in the mood for a drink, you can go over to the Bar Hemingway, or you can grab a meal at L’Espadon. In fact, the hotel also offers a complementary cooking class in case you’re interested!

The Peninsula Paris

This is a typically extravagant and luxurious boutique five star hotel, made in a Parisian style but with modern amenities such as complementary WiFi, large screen LED TVs, etc. The suites are a pleasantly strange hybrid of traditional details rendered in a modernist style. The bathrooms feature marble flooring, with dark wooden cabinets and fixtures.

If you’re into a bit of history, this is the hotel where the Paris Peace Accords were signed, thus putting an end to the Vietnam War. It is also quite well connected with a metro station close by, and sites such as Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe just walking distance away.

To top it off, all guests can avail of up to three hours of complementary chauffeur service to take them around Paris. After a long and tedious day exploring the city, you can return to their charming restaurants — LiLi, or L’Oiseau Blanc.

The former of these gives you a taste of lovely Cantonese dishes, whereas the other features traditional Parisian dishes along with a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower.

Hotel Plaza Athenee

Hotel Plaza Athenee is legitimately what Parisian dreams are made of. It is a luxurious and charming hotel with ornate chandeliers hanging over dining halls, tinkling ever so gently against the wind, and courtyards covered in a variety of foliage and flora.

The lobby of the hotel features some ornate flower decorations atop silver conical surfaces. The hotel also features a lovely courtyard that is converted into a winter rollerskating wonderland.

As for the rooms, some of them are designed completely in neutral beige and yellow shades,

whereas others feature a heavy palette with a lot of purples and chromatic shades.

Other than the classy and charming aesthetic, the hotel also features 5 brilliant restaurants, the most popular one being Le Relais Plaza,

which has been inspired and fashioned along the lines of Paris circa 1920s. The hotel also offers concierge and chauffeur service, but because of the hotel’s prime location transportation is hardly necessary.

It is merely a few minutes walk from Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and the Louvre. In addition to being a location perfect for tourists, the hotel is also located in a place that’s full of stores by big names like Armani, Dior, Chanel, and Vuitton.

Hotel Le Bristol

This hotel was established back in 1925, and it thankfully prioritizes heritage and aesthetic over contemporary designs. It is also famous for having hosted such celebrities as Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe.

It’s also the home to a rooftop swimming pool from which you can look over the entire city lit up at night.

You can also go and get yourself a nice spa therapy if you’re stressed, and if you have children you can drop them off to play at the kid’s club. The five star hotel is built with a grand and luxurious limestone facade which overlooks the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

The interiors of the hotel and the rooms feature a light pink aesthetic which imbues the boutique hotel with a vibrant aura. As such the general aura of the hotel is definitely feminine, and they even use upholstery in some rooms that is a blend of deep green and pink.

In fact, Le Bristol is one of six hotels in all of Paris which has been afforded the status of ‘Palace’ which is a step above five star status. The crowning glory of this hotel is its 3 Michelin starred restaurant named Epicure, which mostly features french and Parisian dishes.

Shangri-La Hotel Paris

This luxury five star hotel is located so close to the bank of the river Seine that you feel like you can almost reach out and touch it. When you look out the window, you can see the Eiffel Tower standing tall in all its glory.

A true pleasure for a sybarite, this hotel gives you a glimpse into the aristocratic and elitist past of France with its over-indulgence in luxury and sensory overload.

The hotel features a wedding-cake shaped facade, and several salons that have been recreated into what they looked like in the days gone by. The work and effort clearly shows as the minutest of details have been taken care of.

Patricia Altschul born April 16, 1941 is an American socialite, art collector, and personality on the reality television series, Southern Charm. She is the widow of Arthur G. Altschul, a former Goldman Sachs partner and prominent art collector and philanthropist. Mrs. Altschul has been a director or trustee of several nonprofit organizations including the New York Historical Society and Historic Hudson Valley (the Rockefeller Family properties). In 2012 Altschul was given a Woman of the Year award by the Police Athletic League of New York City. In 2013 she received a Carolopolis Award from the Preservation Society of Charleston for her renovation of the historic Isaac Jenkins Mikell House in Charleston, SC.

The historic 1854 Isaac Jenkins Mikell House is said to be “one of the finest pre-Civil War residences” in Charleston, according to the Preservation Society.

On “Southern Charm” Patricia plays “the resident madcap grande dame” according to a profile in Architectural Digest.”Pat quickly became a fan favorite last year and has even drawn the affection of celebrities like Lady Gaga who claimed ‘that looking at Patricia is like looking in a mirror'”, commented TV critic Christine Lo in her blog.

Patricia Altschul, the resident grand dame on Bravo’s Southern Charm, is a force of nature. Based in the idyllic city of Charleston, the reality show follows eight cast members as they navigate their way through the trials and tribulations of living life in the Holy City. With galas and polo matches to attend, confessions of unrequited love, and hatchets that seem as though they’ll never be buried, Altschul serves as a much-needed den mother of sorts, dolling out advice and the dry one-liners to the younger set in the series.

Having been to the Met Gala more than once, married three times, and lived up and down the East Coast, she certainly has the life experience to draw upon.

It also doesn’t hurt that she serves up a mean martini—or any other libation you could ever want—on a silver platter via her butler Michael to friends who come a-knocking on the door of the Isaac Jenkins Mikell House, a Greek Revival mansion she restored with the help of architect Lewis Graeber and iconic decorator Mario Buatta when she returned to her roots and moved south of the Mason Dixon line in 2005.

1. Don’t forget to put your face on!
Today, women run around in their sweatsuits. Their hair is uncombed, and they look just ghastly. When you look like you’ve just been shot out of a cannon you can’t be attractive to the opposite sex, or any sex for that matter.

2. Makeup is important, but you need a light touch.
You don’t want to look like the Whore of Babylon. In case you don’t know who she is, the Whore of Babylon was “the mother of harlots and abominations of the Earth” in the Bible’s Book of Revelation. Apparently, she was a flashy, overdone sort, with tacky makeup and loud clothes—not someone you want to emulate.

3. Plastic surgery certainly isn’t off the table, but only make subtle improvements.
Some plastic surgery can be a boon, but you don’t want to look as if you’ve been through a wind tunnel, where everything is stretched so tight you’re begging for slack. Cosmetic surgery and injections should not make a person look like a reject from the cast of La Cage aux Folles.

4. Nothing beats a million-dollar smile.
If you are making an investment in your appearance, put your money where your mouth is. Clean, white teeth will always make you look pretty and young. It is so important to take care of your teeth. Explore straightening, bonding, whitening . . . anything you can do for a better smile.

5. There’s something to be said for keeping the same hairstyle.
Truman Capote said that if a woman maintains the same hairstyle over the years, she will never age. This philosophy applies to hair color, too. If you were a brunette, stay with your natural color as long as you can remember it! Too many women drift into being blonde or redhead as they get older, when their skin tone is screaming for a more authentic shade. If you’re not a natural blonde, think twice about adding too many highlights; they can strip your hair and make it dry and brittle.

6. Curate your wardrobe.
Don’t buy trendy clothes. Instead of having an excess of lesser “options,” add one really good piece to your collection every year.

7. Refuse to wear ripped jeans.
They make a woman look as if she has been dragged through a thorny hedge backward.

8. Get a good tailor.
Most people don’t know this but a good tailor can make a garment look as if it were made for you. Simple alterations—a slight pad to offset uneven shoulders, a hem adjustment, a seam taken in or let out—can make all the difference in the world. Bulges and pooches are never a good look, so buy the correct size and then let a tailor customize your clothing to minimize your flaws.

9. Don’t schlep.
Evening bags should always be small—a little clutch, for example—holding lipstick, money, keys, and if you can squeeze it in, a cell phone. Just the essentials.

10. Know the news.
Always stay up to speed on current events. I believe in Southern belles, not dumb belles, wherever they’re from!

By the way …

Season 4 of Southern Charm returns to Bravo on Monday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m. / 8:00 p.m central time.

The Art of Southern Charm will be released on April 18th and is available for pre-order on Amazon now.

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But to rewind, scoring one of the most famous fountains in the world wasn’t an easy feat (these large scale, big money productions rarely ever are). Regardless of the fact that the brand was founded here opening its first boutique in 1926 in Via del Plebiscito, Italian bureaucracy isn’t simple to navigate. Last month, Rome got a new mayor, and as it turns out, the new mayor – lawyer Virginia Raggi, the city’s first ever female mayor – is an environmentalist and part of the anti-luxury movement, and so the idea of a fur-centric collection by an uber luxury brand staged on the Trevi Fountain would seem impossible at worse, overly ambitious, at best. But Fendi does possess a trump card, to the tune of 2.6 million euros in fact. It’s the amount the house poured into the fountain’s restoration project. It swayed it.

As the pages of a storybook, a fairy princess emerges from the water…

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The breathtaking finale…

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The perfect end to a totally spectacular show…

Last images are personal shots by Georgia Papadon.

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• With its “reduced size, its classic elegance without overwhelming pedigree”, Christian Dior knew that the little townhouse on 30 avenue Montaigne would be the home to his couture label.

• With heritage etched in its stones, the original haute couture atelier still stands today. It is in this same building that the #Diorcouture Autumn-Winter 2016-17 collection is revealed for today’s show.

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Several hotels in New York are giving guests the option of sleeping outdoors with the added luxuries of five-star service according to the specialiists of  Condé Nast Traveller.

AKA Central Park

At AKA Central Park, just up the road from its namesake and the superb shops of 5th Avenue, guests can cosy up on a queen-size bed in front of a wood-burning fire on the private terrace of a penthouse suite. At 17 storeys high, the wraparound terrace offers 360 degree views of the city; or guests can look skywards and stargaze with a provided telescope, while dining on strawberries, Jacques Torres s’mores (a kind of marshmallow and chocolate-biscuit sandwich), cheeses and Champagne.

An e-reader loaded with campfire stories, plus a selection of classic black-and white horror movies, will also be available to spice up the night.

Hyatt 48 Lex

In Midtown Manhattan, the Hyatt 48 Lex has outfitted its studio and penthouse suites with top-of-the-line airbeds, complete with quality linens, pillows, extra blankets, and a canvas backpack of picnic essentials, including wine and antipasti.

The  boutique hotel, Hyatt 48 Lex  wants to give you the rare opportunity to sleep under the skyline this summer in New York City on one of eight terrace accommodations. Move out to the patio for the night with custom bedding, lush pillows, extra blankets and an amazing view. Of course, rest assured, you can always sneak back into your indoor Hyatt Grand Bed should you decide

And at Affinia Gardens, in the Upper East Side, families looking to introduce their children to the concept of camping can book an à la carte terrace menu when staying in a first-floor private garden terrace suite, which includes tents and flashlights, a s’more-making kit, and picnic lunch or breakfast.

‘Camping under the stars’ at AKA Central Park (00 1 646 744 3100;www.stayaka.com) starts from £1,999 per night in a penthouse suite, and includes breakfast for two. The Hyatt 48 Lex (00 1 212 838 1234;www.48lex.hyatt.com) ‘Glamping’ package starts from $509 per night in a terrace studio, or $1,689 in a penthouse suite. The ‘A la carte terrace menu’ at Affinia Gardens New York (00 1 866 246 2203; www.affinia.com), in a first-floor private garden terrace suite starts from $309, and is available all year round.

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Facilities on offer at the air-conditioned club resort include a lobby with 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, lift access, a newspaper stand, a caf, a bar, a disco and a restaurant. Guests can also make use of the hotel’s conference facilities, Internet access, room and laundry services and parking for those arriving by car, some of which is in a garage.

As palm trees sway to a salsa beat, nosh at the chic Mr Chow, mingle your way across six cool bars, linger in the Living Room, pamper at Bliss® Spa, bask in some fun in the sun, workout at FIT, or get WET® in lushly landscaped pools.

Wrap your hands around a freshly muddled mojito on the private balcony and entertain like the fashion jet set. Get WET^TM in the sun-kissed pools and dig your toes into the sand. The hotel’s  Beach Ambassadors are there to hand-carry refreshing treats and help you find the prime spot to ensure that perfect tan. Not to mention the best view of scantily clad sun worshippers. Plus, secret gardens and private bungalows for personal introspection or secluded exploration.

The two picturesque pools offer the ultimate in tropical luxury, complemented by first-class service.  Kick back and bask in the South Beach sunshine as the dedicated poolside attendants cater to your every need with all-natural cocktails and organic cold-pressed juices, light fare from WET Bar & Grille and invigorating towelettes. Or, luxuriate poolside in our private cabanas while taking in the scene at the WET or our tranquil Mini WET pool. Just don’t forget your SPF as you drift away into paradise.

At W South Beach, they think your pet deserves some special pampering. Their Pets Are Welcome (PAW) program* is custom-designed to treat the four-legged guests to the same level of luxurious service as their masters.

They’ll turn dreams into reality at the touch of a button. Really! The sky isn’t even the limit. Just tell them what you want. They’ll deliver it. At W South Beach, they really mean that. Seafood craving at 3 a.m.? Private floatplane tours of the Everglades? Just push the WHATEVER/WHENEVER® button on your phone and they will deliver whatever you desire directly to your guest room. They don’t even need a magic wand-just the creativity and innovation of the W team.