DESTINATIONS DESIGN BREAKS | FASHION


of the BEST REST Hotel Amigo Diane von Fürstenberg


designed a suite (pictured) in this Brussels city centre pad,


owned by Rocco Forte Hotels. Accents include framed silk scarves by Andy Warhol, plus a wardrobe filled with the designer’s signature item: jersey wrap dresses.


La Venezia


Uniworld’s river ship takes note from the Venetian design house Fortuny, with hand-printed fabrics


featuring prominently and a lobby inspired by Fortuny’s Venice showroom on the island of Giudecca.


Tortuga Bay Resort


Dominican designer Oscar de la Renta was the visionary behind this 13-villa beachfront enclave at the Punta Cana resort, with plantation-style buildings and a boutique by Colombian fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi.


The London West Hollywood The largest hotel suite in Los Angeles – the Penthouse at


The London (pictured) – was designed by the late Vivienne Westwood. The two-storey suite blends cool tones with punkish accessories.


of fashion. There are plenty of pop-ups and independent shows to discover, and just strolling the streets with so many style icons in town will give clients lots of inspiration. The French capital is just as packed with trendy hotels.


The Hoxton is set within an 18th-century townhouse in the 2nd arrondissement, once a bustling textile district. Inside, clients will find photo-friendly rooms with industrial-chic stylings and a glass-roofed restaurant. Plus, it serves as a base for browsing the boutiques of La Marais. Travelling via Eurostar means clients can carry home (almost) as much as they like – with no weight limit and two suitcases, they can upgrade their entire wardrobe. Book it: Fred Holidays sells a three-night city break at The Hoxton Paris from £999 per person, based on two sharing, including breakfast and Eurostar travel on July 6. fredholidays.co.uk


Or try: Clients looking to sample classic Italian style can stay in the Portrait Milano, operated by the Ferragamo brand – the fashion house known for leather footwear and accessories. Portrait Milano sits in the heart of Milan’s shopping district, with Dolce & Gabbana and Louis Vuitton boutiques mere steps away. The 73-suite hotel is set in a baroque seminary and overlooks the Piazza del Quadrilatero, which is teeming with its own fashion boutiques. Book it: Expressions Holidays sells a three-night stay from £2,850 per person, based on two sharing. Includes breakfast, private transfers and flights from Heathrow on October 30. expressionsholidays.co.uk


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TEXTILE TOURS The vibrant colours of India make the country an exciting place for fashion fans. Each region has its own traditional dress, but the sari is ubiquitous. On Intrepid Travel’s India: Women’s Expedition, the group visits the house of Aarti Agarwal, an Agra local who helps clients pick out a sari to wear for a sunset trip to the Taj Mahal. With Agarwal’s guidance, tour guests browse for the fabric that suits them best, then match them up to skirts with perfect pleats, making them easier to wear. They’ll complete the look with a bindi and eye-catching jewellery, then take to the Taj Mahal at dusk, where the domes will reflect the orange hues of the setting sun and provide the perfect backdrop to their very own fashion shoot. Book it: Intrepid Travel sells the 13-day itinerary from £1,115. Includes accommodation, ground transfers and selected meals and activities, but excludes flights. intrepidtravel.com


Or try: Ghana’s national cloth, kente, is recognisable for its bright, geometric patterns. On Jules Verne’s Ghana Discovery tour, clients visit the Tafi Abuife village to see how the fabric is made. Rosematilda Hasford of Ashanti African Tours (Jules Verne’s local supplier) says: “Travellers observe weavers at work using centuries-old techniques, learn about the cultural significance of kente patterns and even try their hand at weaving on a loom.” Book it: The 11-night Ghana Discovery tour costs from £3,545 per person, based on two sharing. Includes all meals, park fees and excursions, but excludes flights. vjv.com


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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Jamaica; Portrait Milano, Milan; sari fitting for an Intrepid Travel group in Agra PICTURE: Nicola Bailey


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