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Supposedly it was Hollywood hunk Cary Grant who started it all. Some time in the early 1950s the Anglo-American actor arranged a rendezvous with a woman in a suite at the Mayfair Hotel in St Louis, Missouri, in the United States. Knowing she would arrive first, he asked the hotel to place a trail of chocolates that would lead his.
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The ultimate post-pandemic wanderlust list: 10 beautiful destinations
This may not be the start to 2021 we hoped for, but the future’s bright; here’s some travel inspiration for once the restrictions have lifted (again) Matteo Colombo
Despite our stoic, wartime-style belief that it would all be over by Christmas, 2020 had other plans and the restrictions seem to just keep on coming. Sure enough, here we are in a whole new year with that groundhog-day feeling that it’s still last March. But, there’s plenty to be hopeful for as the vaccines roll out and borders around the world hopefully reopen. We may not be able to physically travel anywhere right now, but we can plan. Here’s some wanderlust inspiration while we patiently wait for the departure lounge.
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At the Jade Mountain Resort in St Lucia circular whirlpool baths look out towards the blue Caribbean
Head to the Hotel Crillon Le Brave in Provence for a romantic soak, with two tubs positioned side by side
Get a bird s eye view of the Japanese capital from your bath at the high-rise Aman Tokyo Hotel
The bathroom is unlikely to top anyone s priority list when planning a holiday. But the best offer a whole lot more than just a place to freshen up. Some are so special you ll want to soak in them all day. Here s our guide to the world s most terrific tubs and their glorious views.