Montenegro 

Check out Porto Montenegro – a new waterfront development in the Bay of Kotor. Go to www.amanresorts.com for more info

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Highlight – Puerto Madero, a revitalised waterfront, which features Phillippe Stark designed Faena Hotel + Universe. http://www.faenahotelanduniverse.com/

Sicily, Italy

This is one of my favourites. A rich blend of tradition and modern culture, Sicily is the ideal for a glamourous getaway. (Giorgio Armani has a holiday house here)

You can rent out a little pension and enjoy the beautiful city and countryside as much as something luxurious. If you are looking for the ultimate in pampering..take a look at this: http://www.verduraresort.com/

Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily...heavenly

Libby @ The Expo

Deals for Exhibit visitors today:

Get Lost Travel Magazine

getlostmag.com

Groovy Grape Getaways – win a trip

www.groovygrape.com.au

Kathmandu 50% travel clothing and accessories! 

www.kathmandu.com

- 10% discount at Ciao Bella Travel; travel accessories for stylish young women
ciaobellatravel.com

Free Princess with a Backpack book with every New Zealand Adventure Tour purchased

www.flyingkiwi.com

Amazing discounts from YHA travel – accommodation Australia wide

www.yha.com.au

Britbound – job starter Packages: $50 sim card: cell number, UK bank account, arrival information, job assistance & more. 

www.britbound.co.uk

Tucan Travel 

Win an adventure travel voucher worth $1000!!

www.tucantravel.com

Busabout Europe.. Epic Adventure save $100 

www.radicaltravel.com

Sunset Safaris $50 discount for Great Barrier Reef and Fraser Island. So gorgeous!

www.sunsetsafaris.com.au

Vodkatrain – what a cool name. Train travel across the globe Save $450 on global itineraries.

www.vodkatrain.com

Dream Holiday?

Knight will be presenting a talk at this year’s Expo. “Today’s young women are settling down and starting their families later in life,” she says. “This gives them more time to chase those travel dreams their mums or grandmas may have never had the chance to.”

Eva knows how to get the best out of her travels

Her tips include: pack an over-the-body bag and keep your belongings close or locked up at all times.

When on the train, in a café or internet booth, wrap the strap of your luggage around your leg or arm, and if you’re withdrawing a large amount of cash, keep it in a money bag around your waist.

Lauren Resnick, author of Princess With A Backpack and an experienced traveller, says it is amazing how differently people will treat you when you have your backpack on and are dressed decently and have your hair done. She offers tips for, among other things, looking your best, packing wisely, staying safe and avoiding jetlag.

Resnick suggest getting a hassle-free haircut before you leave, add a touch of gloss to your lips, giving each city two days and each country two weeks and asking hotels for rooms designed for the female traveller that aren’t down dark laneways.

The message is: have fun, look your best but don’t take unnecessary risks.

www.yha.com.au

www.princesswithabackpack.com

http://www.theage.com.au/

Just as I have advocated in my blogs and book, you really can’t go past a great pair of sunglasses (or two). Find your fave and they can transform your outfit.

Look stylish, no matter where in the world you are!

Kim notes:   “My absolute favorite brand of sunglasses is Dita! They make the coolest pairs of glasses that are stylish and are such great quality and really sturdy, which is really important for me in a pair of sunglasses since I can’t stand those flimsy ones that you know are going to get broken in five minutes! I travel a lot and the best accessory to any outfit is a good pair of sunglasses so that you can wear no make up and no one will ever see how you look because the glasses cover it all! Haha.”

Great for tired jet-lagged eyes, or if you’ve spent all night dancing away… best cure to cover a hangover.

Please contact me for more details and to secure your copy: lauren@princesswithabackpack.com

www.princesswithabackpack.com

Master of Chic

Legendary Largerfeld….

“Of course there are some evening dresses that you cannot wear in daylight because it would be ridiculous, but there is a kind of dressy touch for daywear, too, … And everything, it’s easy. (There’s) no barrier between dressy, day and sports. It’s feminine 24 hours a day.”

Come down to check out amazing deals and discounts from top travel companies in Australia. I will updating this blog, twitter and facebook with great promotions and offers for those looking to travel and mention Princess with a Backpack!

Talk to over 100 exhibitors at Melbourne’s ONLY Adventure Travel Expo. There is no better way to to plan your adventure than talking to the experts before embarking on the trip of a lifetime.

Gorgeous Girls Travel too!

 

Expo Times: 10am-4pm (Saturday and Sunday) See you there.

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Check out the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona. The launch was celebrated in November 09 with an extravagant gala attended by the city’s style leaders and elite.

Seriously talented Spanish-born Milano-based architect, Patricia Urquiola, was responsible for the interior decor of the 98-room hotel, plus most of the furnishings. Style doesn’t come sexier than this…

find any excuse to dine at this table

One way ticket to Barcelona needed immediately.

Follow these rules:
1. Think about the following:
What places you want to visit and for how long
Do you want flexible dates
Where you are going to stay
What to take with you
How much money you can spend

2. Learn Local… basic words, the currency rate, transportation, accommodation rates etc.

3. Buying your Tickets:
Order your airplane tickets in advance, generally, the more in advance, the cheaper.

When it gets to less than two weeks before your travel departure date, tickets will be much more expensive.

Travel guides always recommend you shop around for air tickets and Kayak.com will allow you to compare prices from various airlines. The more money you save on airfares, the more money you will have for that Chloe!

4. They also have great packages and specials available. Do the following:
Write your travel budget down
Make sure your health insurance covers when traveling abroad

5. Its a gross word, but sometimes you have to Budget:
Consider the following:
Food
Accommodation
Sightseeing
Internal travel
Souvenirs
Entertainment costs

6. Extra Tips:
Always have extra cash on you. When traveling unexpected things can happen – you could lose your credit card or have your wallet stolen, so it’s better not to keep all the money in one place – make sure you have some extra cash in a different pocket or in the bottom of your backpack.

This could be you.. and your new bag!

Its worth a little effort upfront to ensure you have a great time, without money worries. Oh and my last tip? Pack light – more room for more bags

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- Cap your can of hairspray

- Remember to put the lid on aerosols

- Put tweezers in your checked baggage.

- Put liquids in a plastic bag

- Try to stay within luggage weight limits.

Smile when travel is easy

Make traveling easy by following these tips, and also more time for duty free!

Luggage, whether you are checking it or waiting until it turns up on the baggage carousel, can be a burden.

One tool to make things easier is the website www.luggagelimits.com.

Airport fashion A-grade celeb style. So Princess… we love!

http://www.sephora.com

An obvious favourite in L.A, the time has never been so stylish…

Elisha Cuthbert shows its always a good time for a Vaykay

Click: www. Toy Watch USA for more celeb spottings

Pefect for the last minute Chrissie present or to induldge over the holidays

Arrive looking like you've travelled first class

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/19457143#19457143

My private beach in the Maldives

View from my French Chateau in South of France

City of Love (for shoes)

New York New York

Sunset in Spain

Plan to plan, but also know you can move around.

If you book something and it’s a disaster you can leave.

Once you get to a destination, you can take the first day or two to explore and see if there is somewhere better to stay if you are unhappy with your first choice.

Poolside Miami... choose your ideal scene prior to departure

Book online with Kayak.com or priceline.com – you will definitely find the best offer in your price range

Dont get caught out - be prepared, find the right accom this summer

Research before you go. Most hotels or hostels will have images of the rooms and overall look of the place. If they don’t, email and request some – know what you’re getting into before the purchase.

Ask around! Ask other travelers or email lauren@princesswithabackpack.com the best places I’ve stayed at have been based on recommendations.

There you have it…easy tips to follow, and many more in my book Princess with a Backpack, available on-line: www.princesswithabackpack.com

White + Warren’s cashmere Travel Set is available in a range of colors, and is one of the most coveted travel accessories on the market.

Included in the gorgeous silk pouch (for effortless packing) -

- The knitted cashmere First Class Travel Wrap

- A pair of cashmere ballet flats that combine an extraordinarily soft knitted upper with a suede sole and satin lining for keeping your toes warm in style.

Price: US$350

Perfect travel partner - keeps you comfortable, warm and stylish

Now... which colour to choose?

hmmm… can’t wait for my next long haul flight!

New travel accessory from one of my top 5 on-line travel accessories site – Ciaobellatravel.com.au

Fold-up Ballet Flats.   No need to compromise style for comfort – these sweet fold up ballet flats are a great travel must-have.  They fold up into a teeny bag and weigh just 200 grams.  Your feet will thank you!    

Fold Up Ballet Flats are available from www.ciaobellatravel.com.au  for AU $45.00

Available in black, silver coming soon.

Suggestion #1:

www.bedandbreakfastclan.com.ar

B&B is housed in an antique house fully renovated to receive travelers looking for privacy at a good price. They have double room ensuite, and three and four bed mixed dorm with private facilities; a fully equiped self catering kitchen, a beatiful terrace and cosy common areas. The services included are: full buffet breakfast (from 8am to 12pm – good for beauty sleepers), free Internet access, towels, coffee and tea courtesy all day long and the best staff to help you with all your needs.

More suggestions to come.

If you have a query, I’ll get you the answer. Email me: lauren@princesswithabackpack.com