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T R AV E L New year, new opportunities OLIVER BROAD, JOINT MD OF LICHFIELD TRAVEL EXPERTS RB COLLECTION, TAKES A LOOK AT SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE SPECIAL OCCASIONS IN <strong>2022</strong> AND BEYOND THE CITY OF LOVE, PARIS IS PERFECT FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION So many special occasions were lost over the past two years and so in this special report we make our expert suggestions on where to visit to celebrate in style and enjoy special moments linked to some of the world’s most exciting new hotels. The City of Love, Paris is the top choice for many romantic escapes. Cheval Blanc’s collection of ‘intimate maisons’ has now added Paris to its existing portfolio of hotels which includes St-Tropez, St Barth, the Maldives and Courchevel. Located within the famous La Samaritagne building and overlooking the Seine, this 72-room hotel is part of a 15-year project spearheaded by the LVMH group. The hotel taps into the fashion house’s links with a Dior Spa and you will easily spot the group’s luxury brands around the hotel. Three Michelin star chef Arnaud Donockele runs the gastronomic venue, and we will no doubt see this as THE luxury hot spot in Paris for a while to come yet. Sticking with the fashion theme, Bulgari Hotel Paris opens in the city’s ‘Golden Triangle’ on Avenue George V following the opening of the brand’s flagship store in the city. Over three-quarters of the hotel’s rooms have been designed as a private apartment as they take luxury to another level. Our top tip for Paris is to wander the narrow streets of the Marais, slightly off the beaten track from the main tourist spots. Enjoy dinner at Les Pinces where their philosophy is that good quality lobster can still be enjoyed at reasonable prices. For a more decadent experience, enjoy the gourmet menu at Gaspard de la Nuit. Over in Italy, romance seekers have some exciting new options this year. For a taste of golden-age Italian 52 www.jaimemagazine.com
glamour, the talk of the town on the Neopolitan Riviera is the reopening of the Hotel La Palma on the island of Capri. Built in 1882 as Capri’s first hotel, this 50-room hotel is steps from the famous Piazzetta. This re-imaged incarnation of Capri’s hot spot once hosted notable writers, musicians, artists and poets from around the globe. It will no doubt once again be the epicentre of Capri’s social scene. Capri is located off the Italian coast in the Bay of Naples, and you access the island by water from Naples or Sorrento. You can also visit the neighbouring island of Ischia which is Capri’s lesser known and more traditional island. You can also twin Capri with a stay on the Amalfi Coast or Sorrento; it is most definitely worth a visit! Also in Italy, Venice is firmly on most travellers’ bucket-lists, and the new famous Baglioni Luna re-opens this year after a major refurbishment. One of Venice’s oldest hotels, you can now also enjoy a brand-new Venetian-style spa at this iconic hotel. Venice has suffered from over-tourism pre-pandemic and so our tip would be to visit off season when visitor numbers can be much lower and the experience more enjoyable. Don’t forget to stop by Harry’s Bar for a Bellini! Often overlooked, Ibiza Town’s traditional cobbled streets and historic castle are a far cry from many people’s vision of the White Isle. It is a favourite place OMAN IS A RICH AND INTERESTING ALTERNATIVE TO DUBAI. PHOTO BY OLIVER BROAD, RB COLLECTION ICELAND IS A TOP PICK FOR AN EXCITING SHORT BREAK for us to escape to, and more luxury hoteliers are investing in the island with the opening of Gran Hotel Montesol Ibiza. Developed by the well-known Experimental Group, who also operate the popular sunset beach club of the same name, their latest project is the reinvention of this historic 1930s building in the narrow streets of Ibiza Town with a rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar, Sabbaba Montesol. Also new in Ibiza Town is the Standard who are known for their hip hotels in hotspots such as LA, New York, Miami, Bangkok, London and the Maldives. If you are after a little more adventure but still want some comfort, Iceland FINALLY opened a new luxury hotel from the Edition chain. Ian Shrager, of New York’s Studio 54 fame, is behind this collection of design-led hotels which you can also find in Barcelona, London , Bodrum, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Tokyo. It is great to see Reykjavik join this impressive list of popular destinations and we are sure it will open the city up to a new, emerging clientele. Iceland is a great place for itchy-feet shortbreakers, or those in need of a change of scenery. You can jam pack an itinerary to include the Golden Circle, Super Jeep and Northern Lights or, if you prefer, relax at the Blue Lagoon and go www.jaimemagazine.com 53
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