MAY 2017 VIRGIN AUSTRALIA 135
EXEC STYLE
One Thousand
& Ninety Two
Chrome Travel
Shaving Brush
This nifty yet refined
travel-sized chrome
shaving brush boasts
cruelty-free bristles that
mimic badger hair. $79;
http://www.mensbiz.com.au.Kiehl’s ‘Age
Defender‘ Eye
Repair Cream
Formulated with rye seed
extract and blurring mineral
diffusers, this anti-wrinkle
cream reduces dark circles
while firming crows feet
and tired eyes. $46 (14ml);
http://www.kiehls.com.au.Ralph Lauren
‘Polo Red Extreme’
Parfum
Ralph Lauren’s new
fragrance incorporates
notes of espresso, blood
orange and ebony wood,
finished off with a hint of
chocolate. $149 (125ml);
http://www.davidjones.com.au.Tom Ford ‘Tobacco
Vanille’ Conditioning
Beard Oil
Available in a selection
of three scents, Neroli
Portofino, Oud Wood and
Tobacco Vanille, this oil
conditions, softens and
nourishes the beard. $80;
http://www.davidjones.com.au.Spruce Up
Your Life
Men’s grooming
has come a long
way from the
generic gels and
creams of the past.
Wo rd s
YASMIN VOUGHT
Reach for the Stars
W
hat does Sydney’s
The Darling hotel
have in common
with such industry
heavyweights as the Ritz Paris and
the Park Hyatt in New York? It has
nabbed itself a spot on theForbes
Travel Guide2017 Star Award list.
First created in 1958, this
top-tier rating is not an easy
accolade to secure. It’s all rather
cloak-and-dagger, in fact:
anonymous inspectors review
potential candidates over two
nights using a stringent 800-strong
grading criteria to assess service,levels of comfort and facilities.
The Darling, one of only two
Australian hotels to be awarded
five stars, was rated a triple-
threat, receiving recognition
for its harbour-view rooms,
wide selection of restaurants
(many of which are connected to
the hotel within The Star casino
complex), and lavish spa.
For weary guests seeking
refuge at the retreat, The Darling
Spa offers ‘The Traveller’, a 90-
minute service comprising a
full-body massage and a facial.
http://www.thedarling.com.au.Wo rd s AMY RUSSELLAussie hotels have scored big in a prestigious annual award,
putting them shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s best.