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That 70s feeling Suggest channeling the current 1970s vibe – think the Rolling Stones’ Exhibitionism show at the Saatchi and Sky Atlantic’s new TV series Vinyl – with a stay at Hotel Byblos St Tropez. It celebrates 50 years in 2017; all guests need to pack are flares and floral dresses,
byblos.com
Hit the hut Devon’s The Cary Arms on Babbacombe Bay has added six stylish beach huts in time for the summer. Each of the New England-style huts sits on the water’s edge and has a terrace, sitting room, fireplace, bedroom and bathroom. The hotel is also working on The Cary Spa, which will be home to a glass-fronted pool and sunbathing deck when it opens in August,
caryarms.co.uk
Basket case Days at the beach and weekend picnics will be made even cheerier with this range of baskets and clutches by British brand Rae Feather. They include the cute Pom-Pom basket with pink leather handles (£75) and can also be monogrammed for a personal touch,
raefeather.com
Marlin does Mandarin Mandarin Oriental Bodrum is partnering with an Ibizan legend, the Blue Marlin, which will transport its vibe to the resort, setting up a beach club from June 7. Expect daytime dining and nighttime parties with global DJs flown in,
mandarinoriental.com
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Prepare for the happy days of summer with our pick of treats and trends
by: April Hutchinson
Summer skies London has an ever-growing number of rooftop and skyscraping spaces that can be the best spots in town when the weather’s right. Getting in on the summer action is Searcy’s (level 40 of the Gherkin), with a six-week summer installation inspired by 1950s French Riviera, offering a Provencal- themed menu (July 25 to September 2) and cocktail menu in collaboration with Tanqueray No TEN gin,
searcys.co.uk
Rum deal The Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London has also been getting into the summer spirit with its Bacardi Summer Terrace. Open all day until August 30, it’s a pop-up in the The Rib Room Bar and terrace, which will be festooned with tropical florals, Bacardi heritage photography, vintage cocktailware and other touches to highlight the Cuban origins of Bacardi; Wednesdays to Saturdays, there’s also live Latin music,
jumeirah.com
The lake escape Les Sources de Caudalie – located among the vineyards of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte – has a little summerhouse on the lake that has been redesigned for the summer by Parisian designer Delphine Manivet. Called L’Ile aux Oiseaux (above), the house is feminine, with countryside views to match. The hotel also has a new smallholding, supplying fresh produce for two Michelin-star restaurant La Grand’Vigne, and the Vinotherapie Spa is undergoing extensive refurbishment too,
sources-caudalie.com/en
Hills are alive Beating a retreat to the mountains is the top tip from Haute Montagne and Bramble Ski, which are opening up their luxury chalets in Verbier, Switzerland for a range of summer fitness programmes run by Mountain Beach Fitness Retreats. They include four elements a day, such as high-altitude hikes, trail running, yoga, TRX, high-intensity interval training and fitness trails, all with the benefits of fresh air, healthy menus and spa treatments. Six-day fitness programme from £534pp; accommodation from £1,959pn (inclusive),
hautemontagne.com
Eyes on the prize Anyone heading to Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the Cote d’Azur can look the part by shading their peepers with the hotel’s Zanzan Eyewear glasses (€315),
designed by model Laura Bailey. The hotel has worked with Bailey and the English brand to create three options and there are just 145 numbered pairs. Stays at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc from €900pn,
hotel-du-cap-eden-roc.com
Dip a toe The sun may be elusive here, but someone, somewhere among your clients must be heading off to find its rays – and they should have a pair of these sturdy Salt-Water sandals packed in their bag if they are. Their celebrity following includes Alexa Chung, Maggie Gyllenhall, Chloe Sevigny, Kate Moss and
Sienna Miller and they come in a range of colours, including sunny yellow (£55),
salt-watersandals.com IN THE KNOW SUMMER 2016
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