The Côte d'Azur has long been known as a glitzy destination for the jet set--which, in fact, it is. But there's a quieter side, with adorable little places to stay, where life is both sweet and salty, thanks to the Mediterranean breezes Read more

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Finally, a guidebook you can carry without being embarrassed! (Well, maybe.) We got an advance copy of the new Wallpaper City Guides ($8.95), put out by London-based Wallpaper magazine--and it's foxy. In fact, it's probably the best-designed guidebook we've seen in a while. It's small and thin, fitting nicely in a back pocket; it has handy chapter tabs; and instead of the usual lame cover photo, each city guide will have a simple color field--the effect is reminiscent of Pantone chips or paint samples. The listings, which are written by the magazine's local correspondents, are well curated, and there are lots of glossy photos inside. Twenty guides will be launched in October, with 40 more coming in 2007 (all published by Phaidon). There's not a lot of info inside, but the info may not be the point.

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Airfare, nine nights' accommodations, 25 meals, transfers, and 12 safari drives in some of Africa's most breathtaking national parks--the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire--from $2,895. Read more

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