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... detail of the Parthenon
... and of the Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea A sketch of the Parthenon Acropolis in the notebook...
Bespoke luxury The most romantic way to relive your memories of the world’s great cities is through Louis Vuitton’s Travel Notebooks. Capturing the popularity of scrapbooking and adding more than a modicum of style and class, each book is an illustrated work of art. The ultimate companion to any spring travel, each scrapbook also has space for scribbling your own musings about the great cities you visit.
Travel Notebooks, Louis Vuitton
Travel
News The latest places to stay, travel gadgets and guides for vacationing in style
Capital of Culture, Marseille
TEGRA-LITE International carry-on in White, $1,060, Tumi
light and lasting
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capital of cool The capital of Provence and now the 2013 Capital of Culture, Marseille has never been so cool. Vibrating with artistic energy, bespoke hotels and new, original restaurants, the French seaside city is a must-visit location this year. The festival has a full and extensive calendar of events throughout the year including art installations, street food, open air concerts, and new galleries. Continue the creative vibe by staying at the arty New Hotel with its magical colourfully lit corridors and designer décor. The hotel also has art studios and is actually part of the 2013 Capital of Culture programme of events. For more information visit www.mp2013.fr
BY SHELLEY TRAVERS
Heralded as a breakthrough travel collection, the TEGRA-LITE is both lightweight and durable—thanks to a polypropylene thermoplastic composite material also used in race cars. With wheels that pivot 360 degrees and a sleek design, it’s the perfect carry-on luggage for frequent travellers.
VS Jet Set Travel Adaptor, Victoria’s Secret
Boutique luxury at Injidup Spa Retreat
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the Victoria’s Secret VS Jet Set Collection featuring business and travel accessories in patent Saffiano leather . Choose from a range of bold colours— including leopard print.
healthy holiday
If fitness is your favourite pastime then the experts at The Healthy Holiday Company have a tailor-made fitness break to suit you. Blend together exercise and relaxation on their in:spa Marrakech break where a team of nutritionists, chefs, yoga teachers and personal trainers will make sure you bring out the best in you—whether you want to lose weight, improve your fitness or relieve stress—with cleansing juices, hikes in the Atlas Mountains, yoga or massage. The luxury villa accommodation is located in the Palmerie district, just outside the old city walls and has taken inspiration from the traditional riads of the region—with elegant archways that open to courtyards and two beautiful swimming pools. The key to all of The Healthy Holiday Company’s trips is that you can choose what level of health and fitness you want to undertake, meaning that you can focus wholly on improving your body or mix it up with sightseeing for a more balanced holiday. For more information visit www.inspa-retreats.com
Have a healthy holiday in Marrakech
water and wine
Western Australian coast
Drawing comparisons with California, Margaret River has not only gained a name for fine wines but also for its outdoor activities. Miles of white sandy beaches meet the Indian Ocean, which boasts some of the best surf in the world, whilst just inland the undulating hills are the perfect environment for viticulture. A relatively new wine region— it’s about 50 years old—the Margaret River region on the south-west tip of Western Australia has some of the best wineries in the world. Wineries that have gained worldwide acclaim are Cape Mentelle, famous for its Zinfandel and Leeuwin Estate for its Art Series and outdoor concert series that has seen the likes of Roxy Music and Ray Charles perform. Overlooking a rugged stretch of coastline, Injidup Spa Retreat is the ideal base if you want to discover the region. Each of the ten luxury villas has its own plunge pool for relaxing in at the end of a busy day out, and is close to wineries such as Cullens, Vasee Felix and Wills Domain. For dinner, head to nearby Lamonts Restaurant, Bar, Gourmet Deli and Cellar Door, for steamed asparagus, mandarin oil, goat cheese and brioche crumbs or barramundi, quinoa & asparagus salad with salsa verde. For more information, visit www.injidupsparetreat.com.au
All in one
Designed for NEX-6 hybrid camera, Sony those who love a DSLR but don’t want to carry around a large camera, the Sony NEX-6 hybrid camera offers high quality imagery and Wi-Fi functionality, which means that you can share your travel snaps from wherever in the world you are. Visit www.sony.com.sg HARPER’S BAZAAR FEBRUARY 2013 185