It is less than two weeks until the most glamorous, most highly anticipated and fastest weekend of the year – the Monaco Grand Prix 2012. The glitterati are descending on the exclusive principality for the prestigious event’s 70th anniversary.
The effortlessly cool and fabulous Monte-Carlo Beach – Splendia’s hotel of the month – is stocking up on jars of Osetra caviar, bottles of Dom Perignon 1966 and kilos of Rougié foie gras with which to welcome its discerning incoming guests.
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, to give us some recommendations for the best of awe-inspiring Rome.
When is the best time of the year to visit?
Rome varies with the seasons, but it always offers lots to see and do! July and August are very hot, so I would recommend the spring when the weather is perfect for exploring the city.
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 to the city. Locals are embracing the revolution of Marrakesh and lo and behold – decadent spas, opulent riads and designer bars are popping up to cater for the jet-set crowd. Sublime luxury and a fascinating history are combining to make Marrakesh one of the most sought-after destinations of the moment.
Splendia welcome you to a miraculous world of bright colour, whimsical romance, sublime luxury and above all, adventure…
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 of over 800 experts in the industry.
Culinary innovation, expertise, imagination and 
dedication combine to absolutely mouthwatering effect in a select number of restaurants worldwide. As a result, they become culinary destinations, enticing guests from all over the world and encouraging food and food preparation to be acknowledged as a true art form.
Cuisine is an integral part of a travelling experience, and no more so than when a trip revolves around a visit to a critically-acclaimed restaurant.
Be tempted with a trip to Copenhagen, a city break in Girona and a San Sebastián sojourn and discover the gastronomic genius that has ensured restaurants in these three cities top the list of the World’s Best Restaurants.
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 Les Rhumbs villa in Granville, Normandy (a seaside town once nicknamed “the little Monaco of the north”) is still filled from top to bottom with Dior’s dazzling creative spirit. Continue reading