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AmericasDesignerluxuryin theCaribbeanFrench luxury goodscompany Louis VuittonMoët Hennessy haspurchased Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France inthe Caribbean. The hotelincludes 39 rooms, suitesand villas, and is locatedalong a prime stretch ofFlamands Beach, SaintBarths. This acquisitioncomes as Cheval BlancRandheli in the Maldives,another property in thebrand’s portfolio, preparesto open in November.www.lvmh.comApp brings augmentedreality to New YorkVisitors to New York BotanicGarden can now takeadvantage of an augmentedreality experience, with therelease of an app to tie inwith the new ‘Wild Medicine’exhibition. The Wild Medicineapp allows visitors to snapphotos of plants using theirsmartphone, which will thenbring up information on theplant they are looking at andan explanation of how it’s usedin traditional medicine.www.nybg.orgNew program trumps unhealthy livingAs part of Trump Hotels’ new wellness program, new Fit Kits are being rolled out at all Trump Hotels across theAmerica. Equipment such as yoga mats and hand weights are available for guests’ private use. And if you forget yourworkout gear, footwear and apparel from Under Armour is provided. If you’re a member of the loyalty program, there’lleven be an iPod pre-loaded with your preferred workout tunes at your disposal. This third stage follows on from theintroduction of Nourish and Quick Bites, in-room menus for the health-conscious. www.trumphotelcollection.comdotwnews.com September 2013 43