Rio De Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is famous for its breath taking landscape, its laid back beach culture and its annual carnival. Rio offers more than you can imagine, and offers it at all hours. With stunning views from Corcovado Mountain and the city’s endless malls and markets world famous beaches, exiting night life and amazing carnival, Rio de Janeiro is a holiday paradise, whatever it is you travel for.

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ROME is always full of surprises

vittorianoRome is a city of pass ions, rising to the capital of Italy for its glorious past and represents the geographical heart of the nation. All roads lead to Rome, says a popular proverb, an it’s unthinkable not to visit Caput Mundial least one.
There is always something to discover in Rome, something to stop and watch, a city where the present is lively and intertwines with the past in the singular frame of its inhabitants and their Romanesque speaking
The history of the city of Rome has certainly been singular, sumptuouse epochs alternating
ith others of decay, immense wealth and moral decadence, in a city that has always been able to bloom again. That’s probably why it’s called the Etern city.
It’s historic center is among the 53 Italian sited included by the UNESCO in the World Heritage List.

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Aegean sun with Weekend Max Mara artistic collection

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We love greatly inspiring collaboration between Milanese fine art photographer Micol Sabbadini’s dreamy images and Weekend Max Mara. Chicly understated silhouettes and luxuriously rendered fabrics, the capsule collection’s Mediterranean vibe seems second nature to the newfound collaborators. Photographs, taken in stolen moments during travels, of whitewashedhouses, lazily drifting boats, intricate mosaics and luscious Mediterranean peonies are thoughtfully collaged or transformed into stunning patterns by the artist. The twelve pieces featured in the collection were designed with long, carefree days in mind. The images were designed specifically for the cut of three of these garments, treating each Piece like one of Sabbadini’s artworks.

Website : https://gb.weekendmaxmara.com

Discover Andalusia through Fiestas

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There is no better way to get to know the Andalusia than through their many and fascinating traditional festivals.  Fiestas, Fairs- call them what you want but Andalusia is awash with them. Over 3,000 fiestas are celebrated every year in Andalusia, including fairs, pilgrimages, carnivals, mock battles between Moors and Christians and religious processions -  In fact, there is scarcely a day in the year without its fiesta.  During the Summer and Autumn virtually every village and town has one ranging from one day to a week!

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Iguazu Waterfalls — South America

Iguazu-Falls-6Situated at the border of Brazil and Argentina the confluence of the
rivers Iguazu and San Antonio meet and the 2.7 kilometres wide waterfall is
formed. This is the largest waterfall system in the world and is a majestic
sight for the tourist. You are surrounded by noise of cascading water.

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Key West – Fantasy Fest

ParadePage16_ANArrive at Miami and drive Highway 1 the 150 miles down the Keys archipelago
to Key West. The Southern most tip of the USA. As a alternative head for the
classy Naples and spend a few days in this upmarket resort. A short drive
gets you to Marco Island and a fast boat has you embarking at Key West in under four hours.

In October each year there is a 10 days ADULT ONLY Fantasy Fest. Extroverts
and exhibitionists gather from round the world for this organised event. The
locals sort out street parades and the police issue a code of conduct. There
are dedicated Fantasy Zones and body painting is in enclosed areas.
Normality prevails for the remainder of the year. Bars , restaurants and
shops line the 1.1 mile long Duval Street . Jazz is heard on every corner.

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NED IS simply INCREDIBLE

Respectful transformation with many original features of London’s former Midland Bank into one of the city’s most spectacular heritage hotels is IMPRESSIVE.

Afbeeldingsresultaat voor the ned londonLondon-born Soho House & Co has partnered with US Sydell Group (behind boutique properties such as The NoMad in New York and The Line in Los Angeles) to  create a 252-room hotel and members’ club in The City,

The stunning eighth-floor rooftop –  reserved for members and guests – is home to a 10-metre lap pool lined with Italian marble. Views stretch from St Paul’s Cathedral to the Gherkin. There will also be a restaurant and bar with a retractable glass roof, and two domes – named Poultry and Prince’s Street, after the hotel’s location – which will house cosy bars.

The Grand Banking Hall, the ‘belly’ of the building, has been transformed into a jazzed-up food court-esque space, which will hold eight restaurants – and up to 850 diners.

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Tango City

You Afbeeldingsresultaat voor tangocould be mistaken if you thought you had arrived in a European city.
Wide boulevards, green parks and impressive squares. Property reminiscent of
Paris and Rome. But no this is Buenos Aires , Argentina.

Vibrant and busy. Elegant women. Men young and old impeccably dressed like
peacocks.

Sunday brings the world famous San Telmo street market. Antique shopsdisplay an array of goods and vie with the street traders. Tango music plays from the tango parlours . Couples dance in the street and for a few pesos you can have a lesson of this most evocative dance Head for Plaza Dorrego where you will find the parrilla restaurants. This is Argentina so you should have the finest steak washed down with Malbec wine.

This city offers much more and should be included in any trip to South
America.

St Barts Music Festival.

jpgIf music be the food of love a visit to the St Barts Music Festival is the tonic.

The Festival
St Barts is one of the playgrounds of the rich and famous and it is wise to keep away from mid December for a month as prices are sky high. That is unless you are rich and famous!

Arriving by air from St Maarten in a light 12 seater plane onto one of the shortest landing strips in the Caribbean having flown over the azure waters surrounding the island is exciting.

A hire car is necessary to explore.Pick up at the airport and cross the road to the supermarket for provisions. If funds permit you may wish to stay at the Eden Rock. Alternatively there are apartments and villas aplenty to rent.

A short drive and you are in the Capital, Gustavia. Designer shops and gourmet restaurants are here as are the more reasonable priced outlets. In the harbour you will find the super yachts.

The island has a number of long white sand beaches which are a magnet for visitors but never feel over populated.Sometimes at the far end you may find some nudists!

St Barts is a jewel in the Caribbean Islands.

Website: http://www.stbartsmusicfestival.org/