Traveling To LA And Used Carnet Luxury Guide To Dining At Restaurants In LA & Had Dinner In LA Celebrity Hotspots With Great Food + Star Sighting

The last trip planner I used for Los Angeles completely left out hotspots like Mr. Chow, Tower Bar and The Palm. This time I saved Carnet’s Los Angeles suggested itineraries to my TravelCarnet on my mobile phone. The insider addresses I get with the Carnet guide really help me feel like I am staying on top of the best places to have a business dinner or culinary experience. The guide suggests:

-   Mr. Chow, a go to for celebs and their agents for gourmet classic Chinese cuisine

-  Madeo is a hidden gem that keeps well known actors and today’s young stars craving for their Italian menu with classic service and old Hollywood style

-  Foodies will love Animal, a Hollywood cool meat lover’s eatery where offal and delicacies are served to today's hottest stars

-  La Boheme, a French inspired bistro has been a go-to for Parisian classics alongside the entertainment industry's who's who

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My city trip to Los Angeles was complete with my Carnet itinerary to view art paintings, galleries and attractions that were highly cultural. I visited modern galleries, modern art museums, art deco architecture and even some of the masters. The Carnet guide was a great travel advisor that recommended interesting things to do in LA that would please a lot of different personalities.

I also used Carnet to find an excellent list of tourism ideas. The Carnet LA guide has a best list of modern luxury picks and the tourism guide led me to the best galleries where I bought a few pieces of art. Their lunch recommendation was for a restaurant with an insider address - there wasn’t even a sign or number on the front of the building! I had the best sushi prepared by a Master Chef who used to work under Urisawa.

Many people are unaware that Los Angeles boasts a great culinary scene with superb restaurants and dining rooms that are as elegant as those found in the best restaurants in Europe. Use the online travel app for what to do and see and where to go for your luxe Los Angeles vacation. Create a free login and you can save your favorite places into a custom travel map using the TravelCarnet trip builder.

Finding things to do in a London destination trip including tours of London’s famous attractions

 

The London Olympics may be over, but the excitement that is London will never fade.  There is a chance to tour the different art painting museums, other cultural events, and even take in the scenery of the Palace that holds the most famous royal family.  For anyone planning a trip to London, travel with the help of the guides at Carnet.

This is the ultimate trip planner because the travel advisors at Carnet focus on giving the most up to date and modern luxury guides. Who doesn’t want to travel luxuriously? London is a city trip that is culture rich with arts, events, luxury shopping and hotels. Carnet gives the best travel guide for the most popular and famous attractions in London.

Tour popular attractions like Tower of London |  London Bridge | St Paul’s Cathedral
Your London trip will not be complete without a day trip to view the best known London attractions, the Tower of London, London Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral. These three culture monuments are not located in the heart of London. An eager tourist can however combine them into a full day excursion and take a taxi to the Savoy Hotel and dine on traditional British roast beef at Simpson’s on the Strand. Remember the London Eye is simply a Ferris wheel which can be perfect for a visit to London with kids.

Dinner and theater at Covent Garden | Joel Robuchon
Covent Garden has quite a few theater performances worth buying advance tickets for. Whether for lunch or a pre-fix dinner in the evening, Joel Robuchon is one of our favorite Michelin star chefs serving at his namesake restaurant in Covent Garden. Enjoy quick bites served tapas style or a French inspired tasting menu.

Antiques for collectors Kensington Church Street | Interior Decoration
There is a plethora of shopping boutiques for antique lovers on Kensington Church Street. Take this scenic walk up this windy stretch located near the gates of Kensington Palace for an afternoon filled with traditional ideas and inspiration to bring a little UK style to your interior decoration.

To make sure that you see and experience the best when you are planning a trip London, you have to check out what Carnet has to offer. They are the definition of luxury, and have booked me with the finest hotels, city guides and tours of the different destinations I have traveled to. They focus on making trips special, comfortable, and easy for the luxury traveler.

Nightlife Ideas For Business Travel To Paris Adult Show Options Like Le Lido

Looking for things to do in Paris for an expressly French experience? From classical ballet to the slightly risqué burlesque, Travel with Carnet suggests the best shows and attractions in the city.  Below are just a few of the recommendations on the site. 

Le Lido - Famous Champs-Élysées Cabaret Show

Lido hosts cabaret and burlesque shows feature acrobatic feats and France’s musical hits. Le Lido’s stage has hosted to Marlene Dietrich, Josephine Baker, Shirley MacLaine, Laurel & Hardy, and Elton John.  Choose from dinner and the show or late night champagne and show.

Le Crazy Horse De Paris - World Famous Cabaret Show

The self-described “nude chic” revue known for its nudity and burlesque is considered more artistic than erotic.  Recent famous faces that have performed include Dita von Teese, Carmen Electra, and Pamela Anderson.

Opéra National De Paris - Destination for Paris’ Ballet and Opera

Enjoy world-renowned operas and outstanding ballets.  The Opéra National de Paris provides the finest in cultural entertainment.  Note: booking tickets months in advance is recommended.

 For Paris nightlife guide about Opera in Paris, Paris tickets and shows, Paris theatre, and Paris ballet visit Travel with Carnet.  

The Best Vegas Restaurants On The Las Vegas Strip take A French Spin on Fine Dining

Of course nothing compares to a real international excursion to dine in Paris, but the critics of TravelwithCarnet.com agree that these Las Vegas restaurants deliver the essence of French culinary perfection. Indulge in the best of French cuisine prepared by star chefs Alain Ducasse, Joel Robuchon, Pierre Gagnaire, and Guy Savoy.

Located on the 23rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel,Pierre Gagnaire is known for his eclectic and successful experimentation with a range of textures and tastes. Try his beef sirloin with escargot sauce and an unusual side of broccoli ice cream or tomato fig tart.

L’Atellier de Joel Robuchon at the MGM Grand boasts an open kitchen where you can watch genius unfold while the elegant dining room at Joel Robuchon (winner of 26 Michelin awards) is appropriately equipped with full staff for a true fine dining experience.

Make a reservation at Guy Savoy’s Restaurant in Caesar’s Palace and experience the world-renowned genius for yourself. Whether you choose to submit yourself to his seasonal 10-course meal or prefer a-la-carte options, Savoy prepares every ingredient with perfection and expertise.

Alain Ducasse's Mix is also known for its magnificent cuts of steak and selection of 1,200 fine wines fit for French royalty. This is surprisingly one of the best steakhouses in Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas: Cirque du Soleil Shows and Restaurant Pairings – Criss Angel “Believe” at the Luxor & E Restaurant by Jose Andre at the Cosmopolitan

“Both the show and the dining experience guarantee you an unforgettable night in Vegas. Criss Angel hosts Cirque Du Soleil’s famed circus in “Believe” (at the Luxor) and blends his magician’s expertise with Cirque’s trademark of visual beauty. His mind-bending illusions are jaw-dropping, against the extravagant backdrop of the acrobats and amazing costumes.

Accent the forty or so illusions of “Believe” with the Spanish influenced molecular cuisine and Dali-esque atmosphere of the exclusive E Restaurant by Jose Andre at the Cosmopolitan. “Exquisite” does not begin to describe the menu at E. Seating no more than 15-20 patrons, this is the best kept secret in Vegas but reservations are not easy to attain – if you are lucky, you’ll have a “gold ticket” for your entry. E serves decadent dishes along the lines of salt-crusted foie gras and caviar atop a perfectly fried egg.”

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A History of Easter Chocolate, From Emperors to Kings & Queens – Bet You Didn’t Know it was so Royal!

In a few days the great Easter Egg Search will start under the supervision of the Head Rabbit (soon to be headless) at the ring of the bell (not sure about the sound of a chocolate bell)—Chocolatiers of the world get ready.

We all know that cacao beans come from Mexico and we all assume that it was Hernando Cortez, the first Spanish chocoholic, who sent the first beans to America. But did you know that when Columbus landed in Guanaja, the indigenes gave him cacao beans that he threw overboard from the Santa Maria as he thought they were goat dung.

The Emperor Charles did not become immediately a cacao addict as he found the beverage too bitter. But a man of God, he gave to all the religious congregation of Spain the task of finding the best recipe for making of hot chocolate. History does not say which congregation recipe was chosen, but soon the Emperor and his court were drinking a delicious mixture of cacao, honey, and spices. Soon all of Spain was craving chocolate. The new chocolate fashion spread to Flanders, then Italy. When Anne of Austria, infant of Spain, was betrothed to Louis XIII, King of France in 1615, she brought along a dowry of 500,000 crowns and splendid jewels … and her personal chocolate supply. She was only eleven years old.

Here’s the rest of this interesting story.

New York Travel Tips Including Reviews on Hotels, Attractions, Shopping, Dining and More

If you’re planning a trip to New York, be prepared to be overwhelmed with the amount of sites that offer travel advice. After all I only had 5 days there and I had already invested more than that trying to decide what my best itinerary would be. And what was I gonna do? Carry around a binder with divider tabs as to options I picked out? And then go to google to map them just to find out I could never cover that much ground in 5 days? I was getting really frustrated.

Then, I stumbled upon a site TravelWithCarnet.com that has it all, and maps it all for you – even if you want to (ie) find a hotel that’s within walking distance the shopping district or the restaurant row you plan to indulge in.

Pick your favorites, the site will map them out and you can print it, or you can send the info to your smart phone and away you go!

I made the mistake, last time I took a shopping day away from my husband in Milan, of not planning out my route.  I came back to the hotel exhausted and disappointed in my finds (or lack thereof).  The Concierge at the hotel suggested that I plan my shopping itinerary by using a site called TravelWithCarnet.com.  So this trip, I am definitely going to heed his advice! In fact, I won’t wait until we’re there, I am already armed and ready to go!
This time I am heading to the Centro Moda and the site mapped out the walking trip for me that includes all the designer houses – Alexander McQueen, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Dior and Prada (to name just a few).  This will be like a slice of heaven for this shopaholic that appreciates the finer things in life!