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Exploring Capri by the Sea

Filed under: Journeys, Water, Books


Known for its azure blue waters, famous grottos, and dramatic vistas, the island of Capri has long been one of Italy's most visited and treasured destinations, especially among the jet set. Diplomat, journalist, and avid diver Patrick Howlett-Martin's new book Capri by the Sea, due out from Skira in May, offers readers a intimate look at the island he's been exploring for more than 15 years. Howlett features 14 seagoing itineraries around the island, giving readers a meticulously detailed guide to exploring Capri's grottos, beaches, and hiking destinations.

Each of the entries are carefully documented with detailed information about getting to the destination, diving notes, what to see and do, touring the grottos, and the paths that you can explore once there. This is a yachtsman's must-have to be sure. Every page is also embellished with fascinating trivia, including present day and historical photographs, documents, works of art, curiosities, and quotes from famous writers and poets inspired by this idyllic island. The book is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.

Gwyneth Paltrow Named the New Face of Tod's

Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Shoes

Gwyneth Paltrow has been named the new face of Italian luxury goods brand Tod's in the wake of a short film she made for them which just debuted at Cannes. The ad campaign, shot by Mario Testino in Capri aboard dashing Tod's CEO Diego Della Valle's yacht, portrays "the uber luxurious, outdoors-y life of a beautiful Italian aristocrat from the heady days of the jet-set era," Vogue UK reports.

"Italian style is very sexy, very womanly and what I love is that it seems to have so many different inspirations," Paltrow told the mag. She replaces Sienna Miller, who starred in Tod's ads last year. The Cannes short, which was directed by Dennis Hopper, a longtime friend of Della Valle's, portrayed a day in the life of Gwyneth with her favorite Tod's bag. We have long been fans of Tod's classic driving mocs, probably the most comfortable shoes in the world.

Capri Castle, Estate of the Day

Filed under: Estates

capri castle Perched on a rocky cliff with a view over the ocean, it's easy to see why the Roman emperor Tiberius chose this spot for one of his famous 12 villas on Capri. This island with its rocky cliffs and oceans views has seduced everyone from emperors to Gore Vidal. This villa has seven bedrooms, two kitchens and a large living room area. The home has a pool and helicopter access and private road access. It is selling for 30 million euros. After the jump, from here you can see forever...

Where Avril and Deryck Honeymooned: The Capri Palace Hotel and Spa


Check out the place that Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley recently spent their honeymoon. They stayed at the Capri Palace Hotel & Spa in Anacapri. It has been reported that they stayed in the Megaron Suite, a 1,620-square-foot roof top penthouse which features a hanging garden, heated swimming pool, and a view of the ocean. The pricey suite costs 2,600 euros per night.

[via Lovetripper]


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