The hottest haute places to be this year.September MlLAN, ITALY THE DESTINATION: Milan has become one of the world's leading fashion centers, and during Fashion Week (Sept. 22-30) you'll see the all-important spring collections as you sit side-by-side with celebrities, famous fashion editors and the world's top designers. At the end of the day, slip into the marble bath in your deluxe suite at the Grand Hotel et de Milan--after a day of taking in the shows in your Christian Louboutin Christian Louboutin (born 1963) is a well known French shoe designer. Biography Christian Louboutin was interested in women's fashion since he was a small child. In 1979, as he was walking alongside the streets of Paris, he noticed a billboard that instructed women stilettos, you'll relish the chance to relax in a bath. INSIDER INFO: Tour the Teatro alla Scala, the famous opera house. It's only a short walk from the hotel. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] october INDIA THE DESTINATION: The "Golden Triangle Golden Triangle can refer to:
 kō`pēə), in Greek mythology, magnificent horn that filled itself with whatever meat or drink its owner requested. of palaces, gardens and shrines. Tour the Taj
Mahal Taj Mahal (täzh məhäl`, täj məhŭl`), mausoleum, Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, N India, on the Yamuna River. It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and the finest example of the late style of Indian and be sure to stay at the Lake Palace hotel in Jaipur, left.
Situated in the middle of Lake Pichola, it's one of the most
romantic hotels in the world. We love enjoying a private dinner for two
on a floating pontoon pontoon, one of a number of floats used chiefly to support a bridge, to raise a sunken ship, or to float a hydroplane or a floating dock. Pontoons have been built of wood, of hides stretched over wicker frames, of copper or tin sheet metal sheathed over wooden . INSIDER INFO: Book your trip through New
York's International Ventures & Travel, Inc. Victor Biswas, the
company's president, can provide you with a wealth of advice and
ideas.
THE LAKE PALACE HOTEL in Jaipur, India is one of the most romantic in the world. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] november NEW YORK CITY New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. THE DESTINATION: Autumn in New York Autumn in New York may refer to;
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] december MIAMI'S ART BASEL THE DESTINATION: Miami's Art Basel is the sister show of Art Basel Switzerland, and this hotbed hotbed, low, glass-covered frame structure for starting tender plants. It differs from a cold frame only in that the soil is heated—either artificially as by underground electric wiring or steampipes, or naturally with partially fermented stable manure, which of contemporary art has become the U.S. art event. This year's Art Basel will be held Dec. 6-9. The main exhibit at the Miami Beach convention center is a must-see, says Ramses Serrano, owner of Sarasota's Sonnet Gallery. He urges Art Basel-goers to check out other exhibits, too. "There are events in different hotels," he explains. "Sometimes whole floors will be reserved for smaller exhibitions that you can wander through." INSIDER INFO: Check into a suite at the Mandarin Oriental and eat at least one meal at Norman's, home of chef Norman van Aken's award-winning "new world" cuisine. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] january DUBAI THE DESTINATION Dubai, the Las Vegas of the Middle East, is the United Arab Emirates' most rapidly growing nation, and by far the most luxurious. What better way to set the tone for the year ahead? You must stay at the Burj Al Arab The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, "Tower of the Arabs") is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates managed by the Jumeirah Group and built by Said Khalil. It was designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkins PLC. hotel (left)--60 stories high and shaped like a billowing bil·low n. 1. A large wave or swell of water. 2. A great swell, surge, or undulating mass, as of smoke or sound. v. bil·lowed, bil·low·ing, bil·lows v.intr. 1. sail--and experience Ski Dubai, the Middle East's first indoor ski resort. INSIDER INFO: Dubai has one of the largest gold retail markets in the world. shop Deira's Gold Souk area and the Gold and Diamond Park on Sheikh Zayed Road Sheikh Zayed Road (in Arabic: شارع الشيخ زايد) (E11) is a highway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, running parallel to its coastline from Trade Centre Roundabout to the border with the emirate of if you plan to spend serious money on jewelry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] february CARNIVAL IN RIO THE DESTINATION: Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, city, Brazil Rio de Janeiro (rē`ō də zhänā`rō, Port. rē`  thĭ zhənĕē`r , Brazil, where the greatest
celebration in the world transforms an entire city into a nonstop party.
Carnival is held just before Lent begins (a party followed by piety).
It's a spectacle of samba, outrageous costumes and infectious high
spirits. No matter how dignified you are, we guarantee you'll end
up dancing in the street. Book a room at the world-famous Copacabana
Palace, where Carnival's most exclusive ball is held. INSIDER INFO:
Brazilian jewelry is to die for. Take time out to visit H. Stern, the
Tiffany's of Brazil.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] march ST. LUCIA Lucia frustration causes her to murder husband. [Ital. Opera: Donizetti, Lucia di Lammermoor, Westerman, 126–127] See : Madness THE DESTINATION: Springtime in the Caribbean guarantees perfect weather, and still-unspoiled St. Lucia has experienced a recent renaissance. We love the Jade Mountain Resort, left, featuring suites with a missing fourth wall--instead, the room opens to the outdoors--and private, infinity-edge pools. You have a jaw-droppingly beautiful view of St. Lucia's Pitons
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] april BALI THE DESTINATION. Sultry Bali is the ultimate beach getaway, worlds away and seductively romantic. The Bulgari Hotel, right, a 59-villa resort near Pecatu, offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean and is the perfect mix of local Balinese culture and luxury. Unwind in the spa and dine at Sangkar, which offers magnificent Balinese cuisine and a fantastic view from the edge of a cliff. INSIDER INFO: Reserve the Bulgari Villa, with three bedrooms, a home theater, state-of- the-art kitchen, private lap pool and full service quarters. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] may CANNES FILM FESTIVAL Cannes Film Festival Film festival held annually in Cannes, France. First held in 1946 for the recognition of artistic achievement, the festival came to provide a rendezvous for those interested in the art and influence of the movies. THE DESTINATION. Vive la vie Francaise and jet over to Cannes for the world-famous film festival and the splendors of the French Riviera. The 2008 festival is scheduled for May 14-25 and will feature some of the world's best films as well as some of the world's most beautiful people--you'll want to be seen there. And you'll also want to be seen at the Hotel du Cap, right, a celebrity haunt in its own right. Lie beside its famous swimming pool and count the stars. INSIDER INFO: Sneak away from the festival and take a trip to the Galerie Maeght in Saint-Paul, which houses an important collection of 20th-century European art. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] june QUEEN MARY 2 THE DESTINATION: Cunard's brand-new Queen Mary 2, a luxury ocean liner, makes anything on the old Queen Mary look like tourist class. And June is historically when the American aristocracy sailed off to Europe for the summer. The ship's Balmoral and Sandringham suites are the poshest, each with 2,249 square feet of sybaritic syb·a·rit·ic adj. 1. Devoted to or marked by pleasure and luxury. 2. Sybaritic Of or relating to Sybaris or its people. Syb luxury, including a living room, two marble baths and a two-story staircase. Dine in the Queen's Grill or the Todd English Bistro. Your suite has a dining room, too. INSIDER INFO: For extra convenience, Cunard will charter a private jet for the return trip. Cost of suite and jet: $100,000 for two. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] july THANDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE THE DESTINATION. Thanda means "love" in Zulu, and we love the Thanda Private Game Reserve in Zululand, South Africa--it's luxury safari at its best. And July is the perfect time to flee muggy mug·gy adj. mug·gi·er, mug·gi·est Warm and extremely humid. [Probably from Middle English mugen, to drizzle; akin to Old Norse mugga, a drizzle. Sarasota for an exhilarating wild landscape. Stay in a tented tent·ed adj. 1. Covered with tents. 2. Sheltered in tents. 3. Resembling a tent. , "non-electric" camp for an authentic (but still ultra-luxe) experience, and be sure to explore the myriad recreational activities the resort has to offer, from game drives to kayaking. INSIDER INFO: In the morning, enjoy a traditional bush breakfast in the heart of the South African wilderness--but don't worry, Thanda rangers will keep animals who may want to share with you away at arm's length arm's length adj. the description of an agreement made by two parties freely and independently of each other, and without some special relationship, such as being a relative, having another deal on the side or one party having complete control of the other. . [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] august ABOARD THE WORLD IN DUBROVNIK, CROATIA THE DESTINATION. The World is a cruise ship with a luxurious twist: posh condos that passengers can rent or buy. In August 2008, the ship sails to Dubrovnik, Croatia, which has become red-hot with hip travelers because of its spectacular seaside beauty and unspoiled character. Stay on board--the apartments have up to six bedrooms and state-of-the-art amenities. Spend your days exploring cobblestone piazzas, red-tiled houses and the islands of the sparkling Adriatic Sea. INSIDER INFO: Don't miss the fresh-caught sea bass with cuttlefish-ink sauce and Swiss chard Swiss chard: see beet. at Dubrovnik's fabulous Atlas Club Nautika. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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