Within the newest of our common collection on the journey tales of the wealthy and well-known, forever-young mannequin Twiggy tells us about suncream disasters, rain in Spain and the timeless joys of North Wales.
Do you want cruising holidays?
I’ve solely been on two cruises and loved each. My first was in 2012, once I was invited by Seabourn to be godmother to one in every of their new ships. What I like about cruising is that you just get to go to a lot of totally different nations however solely should unpack as soon as.
Twiggy: Will not make the sun-cream mistake twice
Favorite locations within the UK?
Portmeirion in North Wales. It was designed within the model of an Italian village and appears like getting into one other world. It is so vibrant, with rhododendron, azalea and camellia bushes.
Favorite resort on the planet?
Le Touessrok in Mauritius. It was my daughter Carly’s fifteenth birthday once we went, and we handled her to lunch on the resort’s personal island. We additionally tried paragliding, and though I used to be screaming all the best way, the views of the clear turquoise sea and surrounding panorama have been effectively price it.
What is the strangest meal you have eaten?
Leigh was taking part in Oberon in a Royal Shakespeare manufacturing of A Midsummer’s Dream in Japan, and we went to a restaurant for soup which had actual gold leaf floating on high.
It did not truly style of something, although.
Worst vacation catastrophe?
A buddy as soon as lent us her villa close to Valencia.
Earlier than we arrived, the solar had been shining constantly for 3 months. However once we acquired there, it began raining and did not cease for the subsequent eight days. We turned good at jigsaws, although.
Any packing suggestions?
Roll up your garments in your suitcase somewhat than laying them flat. Aside from not creasing as a lot, you possibly can pack extra in. Additionally, by no means pack any liquids – a bottle of suntan oil as soon as got here open in my suitcase and ruined my favorite garments, which I used to be actually upset about.
The place are you off to subsequent?
New York. Apart from London, it is my favorite metropolis on the planet. Within the early Eighties, I used to be in a Broadway musical known as My One And Solely, which ran for a few years. I made a lot of associates, so New York is now like a second dwelling to me.
Twiggy for M&S Assortment is out there on-line at www.marksandspencer.com.
