The Blog, by Splendia http://blog.splendia.com Ensuring you always travel in style Mon, 14 May 2012 15:27:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 A Roman Holiday http://blog.splendia.com/2012/05/14/a-roman-holiday/ http://blog.splendia.com/2012/05/14/a-roman-holiday/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 10:03:48 +0000 Francesca http://blog.splendia.com/?p=16248 A Roman Holiday

One of Euope's most historic and fascinating cities, it's no wonder Rome is referred to as the Caput Mundi (capital of the world). We asked Martina Pecchia, a girl about town in the great Italian capital and Splendia's Italian translator, … Continue reading →

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Fast becoming North Africa’s centre of activity, style and night life, Marrakesh is the definition of exoticism. Crowds from London, Paris and St Tropez have descended on the historic city in recent years, bringing new European influences and dynamic change … Continue reading →

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The time has come again for the highly-anticipated annual list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the awards organised by Restaurant magazine and compiled by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, a collection … Continue reading →

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In his autobiography, legendary fashion designer Christian Dior writes of his beloved family home: “I would say that my life and my style owe almost everything to its site and architecture.” Converted into the Christian Dior Museum in 1997, the … Continue reading →

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Teeming with musuems, grand opera, art galleries, quirky boutiques and restaurants to suit all tastes - Berlin is a fascinating city. Splendia spoke to Nele Hansen, a true Berliner, to give us some great recommendations on making the most out … Continue reading →

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At the majestic Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, people are queuing outside the door for a slice of the action. Inside, gallery-goers jostle one another in one of this year’s most talked about fashion exhibitions: Louis Vuitton – Marc … Continue reading →

]]> http://blog.splendia.com/2012/04/26/louis-vuitton-marc-jacobs/feed/ 0 Our Top 3: Architectural Highlights in Spain http://blog.splendia.com/2012/04/23/our-top-3-architectural-highlights-in-spain/ http://blog.splendia.com/2012/04/23/our-top-3-architectural-highlights-in-spain/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:06:40 +0000 Eleanor http://blog.splendia.com/?p=15603 Our Top 3: Architectural Highlights in Spain

Spain is home to a vast number of beautiful, striking, breathtaking buildings. Whilst simply wandering and weaving through cities, towns and villages, visitors are sure to come across numerous examples of exquisite architectural beauty. From balcony-lined blocks of flats and … Continue reading →

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There’s nothing quite like recovering from one too many cocktails during a long, leisurely Sunday brunch. Blueberry pancakes or French toast drizzled in sweet maple syrup, creamy fruit smoothies or freshly squeezed orange juice, Eggs Benedict smothered in Hollandaise sauce … Continue reading →

]]> http://blog.splendia.com/2012/04/19/brunch-is-served/feed/ 0 Diana Vreeland. After Diana Vreeland http://blog.splendia.com/2012/04/16/diana-vreeland-after-diana-vreeland/ http://blog.splendia.com/2012/04/16/diana-vreeland-after-diana-vreeland/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:29:24 +0000 Poppy http://blog.splendia.com/?p=15788 Diana Vreeland. After Diana Vreeland

Just like her heroine Coco Chanel, Diana Vreeland has gone down in history as one of the original grand dames of fashion; known for her pitch-perfect taste, pioneering vision and sharp eye for timeless style. This spring, Palazzo Fortuny in … Continue reading →

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We’ve all been there…you can’t wait to start discovering a new place, but you don’t know where to start. Beijing is one of the world’s biggest and most vibrant cities, with a rich cultural heritage and masses to explore. Splendia … Continue reading →

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