Platinum Eye

Avril Graham's trip to Morocco's capital city of Marrakech, in North Africa, is nothing short of spectacular--featuring the colors, sounds, couture, perfume, open air markets and the sweeping desert. As a guest at the renowned La Mamounia hotel, among the world's most prestigious 5-star hotels, she experiences firsthand its elegant gardens, breathtaking architecture and sumptuous cuisine and drink. In Marrakech, Avril visits the Souk, one of the largest open-air markets in the world to discover its wide spectrum of offerings and terrific characters, including the top pop singer in Morocco. She also spends time with the country's most prominent fashion designers, rug manufacturers and even witnesses the creation of a perfume designed for Platinum Eye by Yves Saint Laurent's top perfumer.

Avril Graham hits Paris, one of her favorite cities, to celebrate its superb cuisine, drink and accommodations. While there she revels in a major event for iconic Harper's Bazaar, the magazine where Avril serves as Executive Editor for Fashion and Travel. Harper's 150 plus history is the subject of a retrospective exhibit at the Musee Des Arts Decorates at the Louvre in Paris. There Avril hobnobs with the world's top designers, models, fashion stars and A-list celebrities on a jaw dropping red carpet event to mark the exhibit's unveiling. While in Paris she's thrilled to stay at the ultra-luxe private residence provided by the Rocksure Group. She also dines, drinks and marvels at the iconic and freshly redesigned Hotel Lutetia on Paris's left bank.

Avril travels to beautiful Barbados to discover spectacular vistas, luxurious hotels and private residences as well as the exotic tastes and flavors that make this an uber chic Caribbean destination. Her joyous romp includes secrets and stories at rum distilleries, including Mount Gay, brilliant getaway cruises on fabulous yachts as well as a tour of a breathtaking hotel at Port Ferdinand, that features a lavish pool set within a protected marina, sumptuous water-front dining and luxurious amenities.

Last year Avril headed to Paris, the City of Lights, to reveal a world shrouded in secrecy: a behind the scenes glimpse into the intriguing and super chic world of a one of a kind Haute Couture fashion show. She profiled high fashion design brand Ralph & Russo over a 2-day period as they sped to the finish line, with an army of seamstresses, designers, stylists and models to pull off arguably the week's most impressive live event. Avril even spent time with Harper's Bazzar icon, Glenda Bailey, to uncover the true ingredients that make a Haute Couture item so covetable and pricy. While in Paris Avril also headed to the Mandarin Oriental hotel for an exquisite pastry tasting and to enjoy a masterfully made cocktail that features fire and ice.