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Lifestyle news - April 2016

1 Apr 2016 by BusinessTraveller

Michelle Harbi and Katie Krater compile your essential downtime hotlist

Paul Smith adds travel suits for summer

Paul Smith is expanding its “A Suit to Travel in” range for the summer season. Available from this month, the windowpane-checked fabric is made in Italy from crease-resistant, breathable 100 per cent New Zealand wool and is unlined for warmer weather.

The suit comes in navy, grey-green, mustard, mauve or petrol blue, in three different fits (Slim, Soho and Mayfair). The full suit costs £985 but trousers and jackets can also be bought separately. The plain navy suit introduced last year is still available.

Alain Ducasse opens Paris brasserie

Alain Ducasse is adding to his stable of Parisian restaurants this month with a contemporary brasserie, Champeaux. Located under the Canopée in Forum des Halles, the relaxed, light-filled venue seats 180 diners, with room for 80 more on the outdoor terrace. The multiple Michelin-starred chef promises to “merrily propel” the market brasserie tradition into the present, offering lighter interpretations of classics such as snails, oysters and tartars.

Chanel adds Bleu shaving range

Chanel has introduced two limited-edition shaving products to its Bleu de Chanel line. Both the shaving cream (100ml) and hydrating after-shave gel (90ml) cost £38 and are available from stores nationwide.

Rolling Stones hit Saatchi Gallery

A major Rolling Stones exhibition opens at London’s Saatchi Gallery on April 5. Exhibitionism: The Rolling Stones will present more than 500 artefacts from the band’s personal archives across nine themed galleries, taking guests through their 50-year history via instruments, costumes, books, records, films and “exotically random band stuff”.

Collaborations and works by Andy Warhol, Alexander McQueen, Shepard Fairey and Martin Scorsese will be included. Until September 4; tickets from £19.

Cyprus’s Anassa completes revamp

Cypriot group Thanos Hotels and Resorts has reopened its five-star Anassa hotel for the season, marking the completion of a three-year, multimillion-euro refurbishment for the 166-room property. Situated in Polis, in the west of the island, an hour’s drive from Paphos airport, the resort now features redesigned rooms and suites, four new villas with ocean-facing infinity pools, and a revamped spa.

Designed to mimic a Cypriot village, with low-rise buildings set around a “village square” and chapel, Anassa also has a private beach and a high-end boutique.

Easyjet flies to Montenegro

Easyjet has announced a new summer service from London Gatwick to Tivat in Montenegro, following on from the launch of Manchester flights to Tivat last month. From June 16, the Gatwick route will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. The Manchester service runs on Thursdays and Sundays. Both operate until October. Tivat is home to the luxury marina development of Porto Montenegro (pictured).

St Regis lands in Langkawi

Starwood launches a St Regis resort in Langkawi on April 6, one of two Malaysian hotels it is opening under the brand this month. The 85-suite, four-villa St Regis Langkawi is in the south of the island, on a private beach and overlooking a natural salt lagoon. Suites start from 47 sqm and come with butler service.

Dining options include Asian restaurant Kayuputi, and there is also a spa. The 200-room St Regis Kuala Lumpur opens this month in the Sentral district.

Art Expo New York returns this month

One of the world’s largest fine art shows returns to Manhattan this month. Now in its 38th year, Art Expo New York takes place on April 14-17 at Pier 94 and will welcome more than 25,000 art fans.

Some 400-plus galleries, artists and publishers from around the world will be exhibiting their works, ranging from paintings, drawings and photography to giclée printing, sculpture and ceramics. Open Thurs 4pm-7pm (preview party, open to all), Friday 12pm-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Entry US$20.

Elemis and Aspinal unveil travel collection

Elemis has joined forces with Aspinal of London for its new Luxury Travel Collection. The set contains the skincare brand’s soothing apricot toner (50ml), skin nourishing shower cream (100ml) and pro-collagen cleansing balm (20g), marine cream (30ml) and oxygenating night cream (15ml), together with Aspinal’s classic travel wallet and passport cover in midnight blue Italian calf leather. Priced £175; available exclusively from

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