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ItinerariesWorld Cup paradiseWith the qualifiers underway and attentionturning to Brazil, now is a good time to lockin a World Cup 2014 holiday package. With amonth of non-stop festivities and a jam-packedmatch schedule ahead, a stay in a luxury villafor some downtime is ideal. Why not go all outand really seek solitude on a private island?Where in Rio offers seriously luxe apartmentsand villas for rent in the most fashionableparts of Rio, but the company’s top-of-therangeescape is a stay on the island of Maná,three hours from Rio, but a 20-minutehelicopter ride away. The 65,000-square-metreisland, which sleeps eight people, is for yourexclusive use and features a main house andfour bungalows that make you feel as thoughyou are sleeping right out over the water. A24-hour concierge is also on hand for anyspecial requests you may have during yourstay, including (if your lucky) last-minutetickets to matches.Available: nowPrice: from EUR 200,000 ($265,700)for the duration of the World CupBook: info@whereinrio.comwww.whereinrio.comHaute couture tourThere’s no arguing that Paris is the world’sbest-loved capital of couture. Whether in thecity for a short stopover or a lengthy stay, astroll along the fashionable shopping strips ofRue Saint-Honoré and Avenue Montaigne is amandatory part of the itinerary of every wellheeledtraveller. Of course, catching the metroaround is sure to ruin fabulous heels, so hirea private car with chauffeur for a day throughThe Paris Shopper. They can drive you aroundto all the stylish hubs so you can pick up piecesfrom the world’s famous fashion houses,including Chanel on Rue Cambon and Diorand Roberto Cavalli on Avenue Montaigne.As part of your experience, you can even hirea personal stylist to come along to help youpick out pieces to flatter your silhouette. And ifyou’ve got a gala event to attend to while you’rein Paris, another stylist is on hand to help youlook your best. The only thing left to worryabout is your luggage limits for the flight home.Available: nowPrice: tour from EUR 600 ($800) for a full dayBook: theparisshopper@gmail.comwww.theparisshopper.com98 September 2013 dotwnews.com