THE ADDRESS Magazine No.20 | Page 358

Championship golf courses. Fine dining restaurants and spacious suites are housed within the original 17th century Chateau-styled building, where one can wallow for hours through the library, drawing room and secret rooms of the old premises. The spa is a fullyfledged haven with everything for a romantic weekend away or an escape with friends and family. For the best of both, stop over in Dublin city for a few days. The city is undergoing a surge in new world-gastronomy, designer fashions and social style whilst highlighting its handsome history in medieval buildings, traditional Irish pubs and garrulous locals. To experience all the best of this enigmatic city, head to The Westbury Hotel for classic oldworld charm, modern-day facilities and world-leading hospitality, to ensure you leave the country with a taste for true Irish hospitality. For food, drink and socialising, this is the kernel of the city, as The Westbury seems to be the epicentre of Dublin. Just visit and you’ll see. 5. Lithuania The untrammelled territory of Lithuania is becoming recognized for it’s breathtaking scenery, diversity and history. The once Soviet backwater is emerging to a vibrant young generation, who are making the most of democracy. 364 Synonymous with music, elegance and heritage, a stroll through the streets of capital Vilnius is a captivating stroll back in time. Fairytale buildings blend beautifully with ancient architecture through winding cobbled alleyways flowing with quaint cafés. The capital Vilnius is deeply etched in European history. Wander through the Unesco-listed Old Town for a blend of vintage boutiques, modern designers and authentic eateries serving dumplings, soups and meats. Any trip here is a guaranteed dalliance with an undiscovered gem of the Baltics. Stay in the heart of the Old Town at Relais & Chateaux Hotel Stikliai, a 17th century building of Gothic and Baroque-style converted into luxury hotel, where countless presidents, actors and heads of state have stayed. The suites are styled in classic elegant luxury, with the piece de resistance located in the glass-roofed atrium restaurant, one of the top tables in town serving French and Lithuanian cuisine. Or pop into the hotel tavern and coffee shop with delectable local treats. 6. Italian Riviera Epic views, delicious cuisine and Hollywood glamour converge at the pinnacle of Italian luxury, along the Italian Riviera. The www.theaddressmagazine.com