Before jetting off to the Med, save these stylish new insider guides from Louis Vuitton …
One of my most cherished gifts is a posh Louis Vuitton City Guide collection, dating from 1998 when they were first launched – an inspired birthday present from a fellow traveller. Both practical and inspiring, the City Guides have been regularly updated. This summer sees the launch of guides to four popular jet-setting resorts: Capri, Ibiza, Mykonos and Saint Tropez in a new compact and illustrated format.
Each sun-drenched destination is brought to life via insider tips by guest editors. These include art and nature lover Vincenzo Sorrentino, who shares his highlights of Capri. Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Director Pierre Roinson takes us through the streets of Saint-Tropez, while designer Jade Jagger and ceramic artist Marissa Taboulchanas share their recommendations for Ibiza and Mykonos.
These trendy guidelines feature a high-low mix of charming hotels, gourmet restaurants and neighbourhood bistros, popular markets and fine foods shops, antiques dealers and designers, museums and clothing shops, and must-see monuments and best-kept secrets. They also offer a range of exclusive content such as confidential spots, urban wanderings, a cultural agenda, authors’ viewpoints and photo portfolios.
Artists Charline Collette, Charlotte Molas, Muhammad Fatchurofi and Virginie Morgand capture the charm of these Mediterranean hotspots in a series of illustrations, in their own inimitable style. They’re definitely something to have on hand or peeping out of your Rae Feather monogrammed beach tote!
Need to know: Each guide is available in English and French in Louis Vuitton stores, as well as in a selection of bookstores and concept stores, costing €20 euros per destination. The digital version of the City Guide Resorts is available on the App Store, free in July, then for €5.99 per destination. A set of four luggage tags for each destination is stored in an expandable pocket at the end of the book; www.louisvuitton.com
