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Fashion

The Last Days of August

The last days of August and summer.  It’s  never too late to get the right bathing suit for a last minute trip to the beach.  Maybe in September there will be good weather.  If not, there is always a pool. We cannot guarantee they are as soothing as the ones at the Aqualux Hotel.   

Picture 1. Cautisana Vasile Vladut wears Robinson Les Bains 

Picture 2. Simone Clementi wears Robinson Les Bains

Picture 3. Sergio Cavaglieri wears RRD 

Picture 3 Sergio Cavaglieri wears RRD 

Picture 1. Sergio Cavaglieri wears Ron Dorf 

Picture 2. Simone Clement wears Robinson Les Bains 

Picture 3. Cautisanu Vasile Vladut wears Ron Dorf 

Photographer-Ivan Siggillino, Assistant-Simone Toson, Make Up and Hair by Lorena Palmieri 

Shot at the Aqualux Hotel,Bordolino, on the shore of Lake Garda Italy. 



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Fashion Travel

A Teaser from Lake Garda

From the Aqualux Hotel and Thermal Spa at Lake Garda.

From the Aqualux Hotel 

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Feature

Here We Come Gorgeous

Excitement is in the air.  Or should we say on a lake. The next Black and Paper fashion production will take place in Northern Italy, at Lake Garda. Preparing the details, the team cannot help but feel excited.   A location of spectacular scenery that inspires  our imagination.  

Lake Garda 

The collaboration born from a discussion at the ITB Berlin.   We said “Yes” after the first 2 minutes of chatting.

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Travel

Travel Tips 2017 from the ITB

Looking for your next travel destination, ITB Berlin 2017 opens on Wednesday.  Black and Paper will report on latest trends in travel, whether you are looking for the best beaches, the most romantic hotels, or the coolest city festivals, and newest cultural offerings.

The official partner country this year is Botswana. The Southern African country introduces itself to global tourist as a country instituting sustainable, eco-tourism.  With its bio-diversity, Botswana new conversation activities include a new Defense Force for countering poachers and an active wildlife preservation programs.  Botswana is celebrating its 50th anniversary, welcoming tourist from all walks to experience a trip of a lifetime.

Highlights in Botswana:

Okavango Delta

Moremi Game Reserve

Tuli Block

The Makgadikgadi

Nata River Delta December to April for the flamingos.

For more information go to:

www.botswanatourism.co.bw

Stay tuned for updates from the ITB.

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W Hotel Opera in Paris Conversation with Insider Johanna

If you need to be in the know while visiting Paris there is no better person to ask than Johanna from the W Hotel.  After hours shopping,  dinner on a roof top with a view of the city, or a private garden tour, she will make it happen.

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Johanna W Hotel Insider

What makes Paris a special city?

Paris is the most beautiful city in the world. Everybody wants to come to Paris to discover its special atmosphere. There is always something to do, to see, to discover, it does not matter the season. I love all the cliché things that make Paris on the most visited cities in the world. The old bistros, the small cobbled streets making you feel like you are in a village, the fresh markets, and the different architectural styles. And of course Paris is the fashion capital. The way people dress.   A person can never get enough of this city.

Can you name your favorite eating spot?

I am wine lover, so Les Climats. It is a French restaurant established in an old house built by a woman who worked in a post office in Paris. I love the décor, the service and food. They only have wine from Burgundy.   Les Climats just got a Michelin Star but it is still affordable.

The W Hotel has Coquette, a good place to have lunch or dinner in a friendly way.   The whole menu is made in a health way. I really love the veggie burger with its pumpkin seeds bun and its mushroom steak. All the desserts are wonderful too!

Why do guests like the W hotel in Paris?

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Guests come here because they like the design and atmosphere. We are in a historical building so we mixed the modern with the classic. As well, we are in central Paris, next to the famous department stores and across from the Opera House. The views from the rooms are great!
The hotel makes every guest feel like they are home. We have a Whenever/Where ever team. It means you ask for whatever you want, whenever you want and we will do our best to get it or arrange it.

Describe the shopping experience?

It depends on what the guest is looking for it. If we have a client who is an absolute fan of shoes I can provide exclusive access to the Louboutin store. The guest will have VIP access, a private room, a stylist to help with all they want.

What would you do if you were a tourist in Paris?

I would visit the Opera Garnier, a great monument. I would explore. There are many hidden gardens, roof tops, passages, and ornate door entrances.

The W Hotel is located in the center of Paris across from the Opera.

For images of the W Hotel and our video interview with Johanna go to our Google+ and Pinterest Sites.

For more information on W Hotel Opera Paris go to:  www.wparisopera.com

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Fashion Travel

PARIS a Tour

Many cities in the world compare themselves to Paris but there is only one.   The “City of Lights” has always captivated and charmed visitors from around the world.  Whether  searching for the perfect intimate sidewalk cafe or wanting to shop in one  of the many fashionable stores, Paris maintains its reputation as the capital of CHIC.

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See our images of Paris @ Google+ and Pinterest