London, UK
Airing Date: Aug 18th, 2007
Londoners are spoilt for choice when it comes to rubbing shoulders with famous folk. The city is filled with celeb hot spots where the rich and famous like to hang, shop, eat and drinkand the paparazzi of course like to be there to capture their every move!
Showbiz writer Justine Harkness, is an Aussie ex-pat living in London and who's everyday job is to know where the stars are hanging out and what they're up to! She shared a few of her hot tips with The Great Outdoors.
Primrose Hill is prime celebrity real-estate. Kevin Spacey, Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin, Jamie Oliver and Ewan McGregor all live in the vicinity of this trendy
London neighbourhood and are often spotted in the streets and in the park. It's close to the centre of London and boasts great city views but still retains a village feel with its high street boutique shops and local restaurants.
When it comes to restaurants, Cocoon in
Piccadilly is a star-studded stylish eatery. Michael Douglas and Sienna Miller often dine here to tuck into the Pan- Asian cuisine from Japan, China and south-east Asia.
Stars like to dress to impress and for celebrity glamour gowns, Kyri is the designer to the stars. He's been described as the king of frocks and has dressed Victoria Beckham and Rachel Hunter as well as Australia's own Danni Minogue.
Life can be tough at the top, but certainly not when you're enjoying a drink at the Kensington Roof Gardens owned by Sir Richard Branson! It's an open roofed bar, club and restaurant and this is where everyone from Madonna to Claudia Schiffer has sipped on a cocktail or two and danced the night away.
London's Langham Hotel has had its fair share of star guests including, Michael Jackson and Rod Stewart, who are just two of many celebrities that have chosen to stay at the stunning hotel.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Austrian Airlines- Fly return to London from: $2374 west coast; $2435 east coast. Valid to 19/9/07. For more information please call Austrian Airlines on
1800 642 438 Prices correct at 4/7/07. Prices include taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
The Langham Hotel- From $550 a night. Includes breakfast. For more information visit:
www.langhamhotels.comPrices correct at 6/7/07. Prices include taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
