Eurostar: to Paris and back - Premium Econony

What's the curbappeal?

- the calming grey interiors and super-comfy armchairs. 

- lovely light breakfast of croissant and jam with strong coffee. The light lunch of lamb salad and tart was equally good

With love,

Ms. Curbappeal x

Ps. here are some of my iPhoto's ...

Polite notice : all photos © Curbappeal 2013

Restaurant review: Mister Parker, The Parker, California, USA

What’s the curbappeal?

- Mister Parker is the more formal dining space in the uber-hip Parker Hotel. It describes itself as 'a deconstructed formal hangout for fops, flaneurs and assorted cronies.' 

- The restaurant has a private-members-club like feel, with its low mirrored-ceiling, wood-panelled walls, subdued lighting, dark green leather booth seating and white marble fireplace.  There’s also an eclectic mix of modern and vintage paintings and ornaments and a statement white grand piano. 

- The French cuisine includes classic Foie Gras or Escargots to start, followed by beef or duck or rack of lamb.

..…Some photos from my Canon SLR….

Polite notice: all photos’ copyright Curbappeal 2013 

Club Review: Carpe dein Beach , small island off Hvar, Croatia. 10th Aug 2012

NB. There are 2 Carpe dein's - one on Hvar (Carpe dein Hvar) & the other on an island c15mins off Hvar (Carpe dein Beach). We went to both - Carpe dein Hvar wasn't anything special but v busy & more a pre-club bar to Carpe dein Beach; Carpe dein Hvar closed at c2am the night we were there but Carpe dein Beach goes on until sunrise. Catch a boat to Carpe dein Beach right outside Carpe dein Hvar

It's Curbappeal:
- its unique; you need to catch a boat from Hvar to reach it & the club itself is outdoor, surrounded by pine trees


Style rating: back to nature...

Crowd: real mix - from backpackers to monied

Drink rating: hmmm...drinks in Hvar tend to be weak (not you're usual Continental European measures!), so this kinda spoils the cocktails

Music rating: music nor sound system were amazing, although maybe we were unlucky; apparently Saturday had better music (more mainstream) & was louder

The bill: more pricey than your average Hvar bar but worth it for the vibe. 70kr for vodka redbull (c£9). Entry at 150Kr (c£19)

Recommended: this club is a Hvar institution & it's pretty unique (how many clubs in the world do you catch a boat to & party under the stars?), which makes it a 'must do' in our opinion. NB. be prepared for bit of hectic scramble into boat from Hvar!

... Some photos straight from our iPhones...

A stylish travel option for the London Olympics

Arrive by boat with Water Chariots