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The Zambezi Queen La Bamba de Areco ALL THE PRE Follow the fashion flock to these destinations, and we promise BY MARIE LE FORT CAPE TOWN Cape Town is the creative hub of South Africa. With lush gardens and pristine views, the city is a haven for beach and country lovers alike. Check in to one of Blue Views��� contemporary penthouses with breathtaking views of Camps Bay beaches, or at Laurence Graff���s manicured Delaire Graff Estate where six exclusive suites decorated by David Collins offer unparalleled elegance amongst the vineyards. Back in town, try award-winning chef Luke DaleRoberts��� Test Kitchen. Located inside The Old Biscuit Mill, the restuarant doesn���t disappoint with its creative and fresh plates. And if you prefer your luxury with a touch of green, head to Babylonstoren, a contemporary farm that welcomes aspiring gardeners to its expansive property. Think seasonal salad picking, gardening lessons, no frills seasonal meals and a hotel where you can enjoy a weekend on the farm surrounded by inspired d��cor. Or, for an unforgettable experience on the water, head north and board the Zambezi Queen, an 11-room contemporary boat that cruises along the border of Botswana���s Chobe National Park and Namibia. LA BAMBA DE ARECO Past the city of Pilar���a polo player���s mecca just outside of Buenos Aires���is La Bamba de Areco, a gaucho���s dream in the middle of the pampa. Built in 1830 on El Camino Real, La Bamba, one of Argentina���s oldest estancias, was 210 BAL HARBOUR recently turned into a lifestyle haven where stars, polo players and their heirs mingle. The distinctive atmosphere inside La Pulperia���the oldest building on the property���hearkens back to its gaucho heritage with its braided leather chairs, wooden tables and faded fabrics. The main house is elegantly appointed with precious artwork, beautifully caned armchairs and dark wood floors. A place of tradition, La Bamba de Areco welcomes guests through an all��e hundred-year-old trees to manicured lawns and firm handshakes, equestrian spirit and the scent of grilled meat wafting from the typical asado. ISTANBUL If Karl Lagerfeld is any indicator of fashion cred (which of course he is), Istanbul is quickly becoming a fashion capital. To wit, Chanel N��5���s last campaign film was shot on the Bosphorus and Lagerfeld recently designed an Ottoman Empire-inspired collection for Chanel. Local designers and retailers are also garnering attention abroad; Turkish designer Arzu Kaprol shows in Paris and styles American celebrities, and the boutique V2K designers stocks hot young brands, including Boy by Band of Outsiders, Alexander Wang, Opening Ceremony and Charlotte Olympia. On the design front, there���s The House Hotel Bosphorus, which, designed by the local firm Autoban, has already welcomed Ricky Martin and Kevin Spacey to take in its unobstructed views of the Bosphorus. Istanbul���s distinctive