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THE FANTASTIC SUMPTUOUS INTERIORS FROM WORLD OF LONDON TO CHRISTIAN LOS ANGELES LOUBOUTIN

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HOLIDAY – Fun in Acapulco A lover of luxury spends an enchanted weekend at the legendary Mexican resort driver dropped me at the beach few weeks ago, I received next to CiCi Water Park, where I an invitation to atend rented a board at Subete al Mar. A a dear friend’s wedding And because I never miss a meal, in Acapulco, and of course I I had lunch among politicians, accepted. Who would not want to businessmen and locals at Beto experience this glamorous Godoy, a no-frills restaurant that’s vacation spot? Frequented in its a bit out of the way but is heyday by Elizabeth Taylor, defnitely worth the trip. Diners Brigite Bardot and Frank enjoy the famous grilled fsh Sinatra—whose song “Come Fly called dorado a la talla, as well as With Me” pays tribute to this the ceviche Acapulqueño, a fresh haven—Acapulco retains its allure white fsh paired with a base of as a romantic destination. When ketchup and Fanta soda (yep, you deciding where to rest my head heard me) that melts in your (and wardrobe), I always seek an mouth and leaves you dreaming elevated experience, and the of more. Because I wanted to resort’s Banyan Tree Cabo experience another perfect Marqués hotel was on-brand. sunset, I visited Las Brisas, a pink Aside from the wedding events, hotel built in 1957 that was a my trip was dedicated to rest, favorite of John and Jacqueline

luxury and the potential hope of COURTESY OF BANYAN TREE CABO MARQUÉS (4) Kennedy. Siting on the roofop, I fnding a husband (I accomplished sipped their signature margarita two of my wishes). Afer a rosa and felt as if I were in a magical illusion of landing on the I DISCOVERED ACAPULCO classic Doris Day/Rock Hudson sea, I entered the brand-new flm. And just like Sylvester Alberto Kalach-designed airport IN ALL OF HER GLORY. Stallone, Luis Miguel and Julio and was soon picked up in a large Iglesias, I danced the night away white SUV sent by the hotel. at the iconic 1970s disco Baby’O. Along the road to Banyan Tree, and no mater your view, breakfast at La Nao is delightful, The following day, I boarded a there are multiple checkpoints whether the bay or the ocean, with Mexican classics such as yacht at Pichilingue beach and providing privacy and security for there is no bad option. And then chilaquiles alongside healthier cruised toward Playa Caletilla, the a VIP clientele including the likes there is the superb service. Every options. For wildly delicious curry historic neighborhood that of Alejandro Sanz. A concierge morning I was served an of-the- dishes, guests head to Safron; for contains the Boca Chica hotel, welcomed me by draping a menu café de olla, a sweet fresh fsh and tacos, there’s Las featured in Elvis Presley’s 1963 traditional Mexican lei over my Mexican cinnamon cofee Rocas Grill and Bar. Located at movie Fun in Acapulco. I enjoyed neck, while the Balinese-style prepared solely for me. In an the base of the property, it is as their renowned nigiri and chilled reception area transported me to Eres swimsuit and panama hat, I close to the bay as one can get, in a hammock with margarita in Asia through its design. The would sip the café overlooking and has its own pool. hand before heading to my last building sits on a clif in a region the sea. I spent a lot of time in I did not need to leave the hotel, stop, where I witnessed the called Punta Diamante, where the this area, which boasts a massive but I did want to discover internationally acclaimed clif bay meets the Pacifc Ocean and Slim Aarons-style infnity pool. Acapulco in all of her glory. So, divers plunging of the high ledges waves crash against the rocks. Clockwise from top: Villas at Later in the day, it was where my deciding to maximize the at La Quebrada. It was hard to say I headed to my villa via bogey (a Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués; server Caesar would create a opportunity and live like a local, adios to a town that remains an guest room; Saffron restaurant; golf cart that shutles guests along open-air lobby perfect spicy margarita. I explored. To enjoy the most ideal spot for luxury lovers, the winding roads). There are 45 Cocktails and cofee aside, tranquil sunrise of my life, I went epicurean fanatics and nightlife villas, each with a private pool, foodies can expect a treat. The paddleboarding at 7 a.m. My afcionados. —ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG

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