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the inside word wellbeing the detox duo Beautiful, glowing skin and a trim, toned body need not be the sole preserve of the model-cum-celebrity set. Pure Inventions encourage you to live well naturally, harnessing the power of antioxidants to give you a healthful boost when the party months threaten to get the better of you. Their specialty detox products include the Fit + Slender liquid dietary supplement and Healthy Liver, a detox blend for liver, skin and immune support. Just in time for the silly season. www.beautycare.co.nz For more health tips visit thedenizen.co.nz Keyword: wellbeing heading across the ditch this summer and tired of lacklustre hotels? boutique private home rental company luxe houses presents a wide array of luxury homes for those looking to stay from three days to three months. with outstanding properties located in sydney's inner suburbs, palm beach and byron bay, luxe houses will transform your holiday from boring to extraordinary. www.luxehouses.com.au gastronomy Chop Chop In an effort to appease the ferocious demand on their delicious Asian cuisine, The Blue Breeze Inn s Mark Wallbank and chef Che Barrington are set to expand their Ponsonby Central stronghold with a new Taiwanese street food inspired eatery connected to the main restaurant. Set to open late November, Chop Chop, a casual eat-at bar will seat 30 and serve noodles, fried dumpings, crispy sweet and savoury pancakes and Asian fried chicken, all also available to takeaway. It s fast and furious food at its finest. www.thebluebreezeinn.co.nz thedenizen.co.nz 38
//ESCAPE SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA AYR HOUSE luxehouses.com.au You want summer but you also want city, and this abode lets you have it all. Hands down the best southern hemisphere metropolis for combining big city benefits with blue sky good times, Sydney is where the discerning urbanite ought to venture. Or more specifically, they should be heading to Darling Point, striding through the front doors of the grand Ayr House for a week or so of having their cake and eating it too. Overlooking Rushcutters Bay, with views across Sydney Harbour to the world famous Harbour Bridge, it s the dream holiday location and the perfect vantage point for viewing the spectacular New Year s fireworks. Make use of the sprawling lawn and wet edge pool, host lavish sit down affairs, retreat into the private library or stroll along the waterfront. And if you choose to venture out, you ll be greeted by a bounty of restaurants, bars, cafes, and other sub-categories of gourmand goodness that Sydney is renowned for. BEST TIME TO GO Comfortable 365 days a year, but it s best to visit during the celebrated Australian summer months that tend to last longer than our own, from October through to early May. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET THERE? After a three hour flight to Sydney, the Ayr House is only an easy 4km east of the CBD. IDEAL NUMBER OF DAYS TO STAY 3-7 days. MOST SUITABLE TRAVEL COMPANIONS Family or a group of friends. Specifically those who tend to get bored when they re out of reach of big city amenities for more than a weekend. SLEEPS Ten people in four bedrooms. 77 thedenizen.co.nz
Jai wears Crane Brothers shirt (crane-brothers.com), Louis Vuitton shorts (louisvuitton. com), Zambesi tie (zambesi.co.nz). Lola wears Prada Uomo shirt (prada.com), Giorgio Armani pants (smithandcaugheys.co.nz), Miu Miu earrings (miumiu.com), Bally shoes (dfsgalleria.com). Photographer: Holly Blake @ Vivien s Creative. Stylist: Megha Kapoor @ Work Agency. Makeup: Cat Smith for M.A.C Cosmetics. Hairstylist: Koh @ Work Agency. Photographer s assistant: David Dias. Digital Operation: Jack Younger. Fashion Assistant: Samantha Rhodes. Models: Jai and Lola @ Chic. Shot on location at Ayr House in Darling Point Sydney. With thanks to Luxehouses.com.au