London – Travel


Europe, Travel

 

     

London – Sophistated, modern, crowded and historic. Add a palace, major jewels, the West End & Harrods & you have a major adult playground.  For the kids – entertain them w/the London Eye, double decker buses & the new “sleepover” at the Natural History Museum ( wish we were 8-11 year old again!)

Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Location, cost, size & child friendly all play a part. Do you want your hotel, hip & modern with sexy dark lounges, a DJ spinning “singles” on the roof? Or do you prefer a quiet, elegant & romantic hotel? Sometimes you might want to “marry” the two which is the hardest to find. You will see an (married), S (single), or an MS, (married/single) next to each hotel.

 

Where2Stay 

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Firmdale Hotels – The Wear Girls love this select group of 7 boutique hotels in London (& the Crosby St Hotel in NY) perfect jewels designed by interior decorator Kit Kemp w/ her husband Tim. All perfect locations.  Haymarket Hotel – next to the National Gallery, SoHo Hotel w/ theater outside your door, Covent Garden, Number 16, in hip South Kensington, Charlotte Street Hotel near Oxford St, Knightsbridge Hotel, with Harrods practically at your doorstep (see pics above) and the new Dorset Square Hotel (so new, it’s only opened a week.) No two hotels alike but all have in common the wit, humor, glamour and charm of its owners. All sustainable and all supremely comfortable. Plus reasonably priced (for London!)  MS

Sanderson -if space travel, purple bars, celebrity sightings, indoor/outdoor lobby’s, Salvador Dali & fantasy are your interest, then this hotel is for you. Located off Oxford St near Bond, a 150 room hotel designed by legendary Phillipe Stark entertains you with wit, style & a fabulous spa. A perfect stage for making new friends.  S

Dukes – Member of the Small Luxury Hotel Group, this elegant, opulent and luxurious hotel just won the coveted title of ‘England’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ at the World Travel Awards. W/ Dukes Bar downstairs (some say the best martini in the world.) Is there a better place for romance?  M

 

Where2Eat

     

Food is fabulous in London. Yes, expensive but key is quality in both dining (and in men!) Every country and type of food is available but what is hard to find is a restaurant that “marries” good food with ambiance. That restaurant is…

Sketch – Every 13 months hire an award winning artist (the first is Martin Creed, the Turner Award) to change the interior of your restaurant from walls, ceiling, floors & furniture, add in three star Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire (whose restaurant is upstairs) to design the menu and you have Sketch. Every table, glass, cutlery and chair is different. Climb the white staircase, enter the unisex bathroom where toilets are pod like individual spaceships. Toss in good food, excellent service & a hot sexy bar. Where else can you be part of the art! 

Amaya – This sexy, romantic “Indian Grill” Restaurant has no starters or main courses on the menu. All are small plates (think Indian tapas) mostly grilled,  presented with the beauty & precision of sushi. For you foodies we offer The Ledbury – A two star Michelin Restaurant, located in trendy Notting Hill. Food is worth the two months in advance reservation!

 

Where2Shop

      

You can shop in London!  The trick is to buy English designers who are less expensive than the US. (Thank God for VAT.)  Stroll down Sloan, Old & New Bond, Conduit & South Moulton Streets. Our finds: Feathers– Located just behind Harvey Nichols this designer store sources new designers from around the world. The Wear Girls love this store. Browns – Expanded to five interconnecting townhouses on South Moulton St  the clothes are amazing. And expensive! Those in the know go to Browns Pop Up Labels for Less on Marylebone Lane. Shhh…don’t tell. Gianmarco Lorenzi  Maybe not English but this Italian label is a find for fabulous shoes. We couldn’t resist. Harvey Nichols – in our opinion the best department store in London.

 

    

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East Coast – Travel


North America, Travel

 

          

Its official! Summer has begun. We wait all year for warm days, wearing fewer clothes, swimming & sultry nights (unless you live in SF.)  No matter how long your vacation lasts, make every minute count. We love fireworks (all kinds.) Let the Wear Girls show you where to to find the best sparks!

 

Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Location, cost, size & child friendly all play a part. Do you want your hotel, hip & modern with sexy dark lounges, a DJ spinning “singles” on the roof? Or do you prefer a quiet, elegant & romantic hotel? Sometimes you might want to “marry” the two which is the hardest to find. You will see an (married), S (single), or an MS, (married/single) next to each hotel.

Where2Stay

CLICK ON HOTEL TO RESERVE

Bahamas –  The Reef Hotel– How about experiencing two Independence Days? On American Express Travel book your flight & imagine yourself in the hot Caribbean. Not only does Freeport celebrate the U.S. Fourth but also has one of its own, the Bahamian Independence Day on July 10th. On Paradise Island in Nassau, choose from studios & one bedroom suites w/ complete access to the Atlantis Resort. Water parks, kid’s camps & casinos and Nobu for the adults. In other words everyone goes to camp! MS

Washington D.C. –  Is there a hotel more famous then the Hay-Adams. Splurge on the room that faces the White House. If you want to boast that you slept with a President book a room at the elegant and royal St RegisM  Centrally located, the fireworks at the Lincoln Memorial are two blocks away. The stylish West End offers the chic Park Hyatt  with its famous spa rooms, Blue Duck Restaurant & shopping around the corner. M  For boutique lovers, the Rouge Hotel (Kimpton Hotel) offers complimentary cold weekend pizza mornings w/ bloody marys, zebra robes, over sized rooms and kids under 17 stay for free. And yes, the rooms, lobby & bar are red! S

        

Florida – It’s hot & muggy but your children won’t notice. They get to visit Mickey in Orlando or play at the beach in Miami.  In the heart of South Beach stay at Loew’s where you will “Love Kids Program.” With shopping, six restaurants, & the beach at your feet everyone is happy or the cool Casa Moderna with its 14th floor rooftop deck. In Orlando, choose the Grand Floridian or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. It may not be your first choice but your kids will love you.   MS

Boston – Combine a concert featuring the Boston Pops, add Jennifer Hudson to the mix and you get  one of the largest Fourth of July extravaganzas. Staying at the Boston Harbor Hotel gives you a front row seat. MS  Across the river in Cambridge book the Marlowe, a Kimpton Hotel which faces the Charles River. Throw on the animal robes, cuddle up and watch fireworks from your room. Then make some fireworks of your own. M

      

Light up your night with the Wear Girls

 

 

Paris – Travel


Europe, Travel

 

     

 

       

Elevators, plumbing, electrical and heating on the outside of a building? This was never done before. By designing the museum this way, it created an uninterrupted interior space and a building to talk about for years to come. Isn’t that what fashion tries to do? Fashion should be functional, creative, edgy, & unexpected!

           

Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Location, cost, size & child friendly all play a part. Do you want your hotel, hip & modern with sexy dark lounges, a DJ spinning “singles” on the roof? Or do you prefer a quiet, elegant & romantic hotel? Sometimes you might want to “marry” the two which is the hardest to find. You will see an (married), S (single), or an MS, (married/single) next to each hotel.

First you have to get to Paris. Need to compare prices? The Wear Girls have found that using Expedia is easy and cost efficient. After all Paris IS about shopping especially as the Euro goes down! More shopping bags for us!!!

Where2Stay

Raffles Le Royal Monceau – What do you get when you cross the renowned French interior designer Phillipe Stark with the exotic Raffles Hotel chain? You get the new Royal Monceau perfectly situated near the Champs des Elysees. A remodeled palace complete with art commissions from artists in France, Russia & Portugal marries international style in a completely new way. With an art gallery, library, incredible interiors (see below) & luxurious rooms, it’s the ultimate in high end luxury. (photos courtesy of weheart.co.UK)   M

       

 

Park Hyatt Paris Vendome – How do you top perfection?  This modern palace hotel exudes understated luxury.  From its outstanding location overlooking Rue de la Paix to the guestrooms (spacious) & the perfect service  this hotel is worth skipping your three star meal for.  Rated one of the top 50 hotels in the world.  (MS)

 

Hotel Elysee Mermoz –  As an alternative choice, on a small side Parisian street off the Champs des Elysee, comes this boutique hotel. It’s modern & affordable with shopping and small cafes right outside your door. Ultimate Value.  MS

 

Lumen Paris Louvre – Another Right Bank find is this trendy, cozy (translate small rooms) designer hotel. Fits right into the modern scene. Situated close to the Louvre, the best of historic Paris right outside your door.  S

 

Is there anything better than Paris? We would fly there tonight if someone gave us tickets!