The LUXElife Travel Q&A
Easy, Tiger
The dapper Robert Verdi shares his impeccable tips on travel, life, style and the universe…
Who are you and what are you wearing?
Robert Verdi – TV personality, lifestyle expert and celebrity stylist, having dressed the likes of Eva Longoria and Tony Parker, Hugh Jackman, Terrence Howard, Kathy Griffin, Kristen Wiig, Joy Behar, Ana Ortiz, Sandra Bernhard, Mariska Hargitay, Bobby Flay and Jolie Fisher. I’m wearing sunglasses, always sunglasses!
Ah, gay Paree, c'est chic
If you could only travel to one more place in your lifetime, it would be…
Paris! Absolutely my favourite place to travel.
No need to get in a mess with Flight 001's F1 Spacepak Set
The best holiday packing tips…
Underpack, because you’ll never wear half the things you take with you. You can minimise the size of your luggage by maximising the usability of each garment. A great pair of jeans is fabulous because they can be worn with so many things – a blazer, a sweater, a cute tee, or even a hoodie. Use Flight 001’s Spacepak Organizer to stay organised!
What are your vacation do’s and don’t-you-dares?
DO get away from your hotel, and take the time to learn about the destination. Whether it’s a domestic city or an international port, make an effort to find the authentic, regional vibe. DON’T lock yourself in your hotel room and watch CNN your entire trip.
Who would you most like to sit next to on a plane?
I’d love to sit next to the head of any television network. He’d have no choice but to listen to my pitches for the entire ride!
Which city do you love to spend a couple of days shopping in?
Vegas is my go-to shopping destination.
Four Seasons Hotel LA at Beverly Hills - just like my grandma's home!
Your favourite hotel is, and why…
The Four Seasons Hotel LA at Beverly Hills has the uncanny ability to not only make you feel like you’re the only guest in the hotel, but that you’re family. It’s like I’m at my grandmother’s house – I love it!
Your most embarrassing or horrific travel moment was…
I had sent a client’s dress to my destination ahead of me and when I got to my hotel expecting to receive the package, I found out it had been lost!
You never go anywhere without your…
Sunglasses, of course.
Samsonite's Bright Lights collection - roly-poly juicy-jazzy
What luggage do you use?
Love the Samsonite Bright Lights collection - love the new colours and luggage on wheels is a MUST.
What’s your favourite restaurant or meal?
Novita on 22nd in NYC.
Bye-bye dry, hello glow
Do you have any beauty tips for arriving at your destination looking fresh as a daisy?
Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise! Plane air is dryer than the desert, so restore the moisture lost with a great face moisturiser. Neutrogena Healthy Defense Liquid moisturiser is great because it’s under 3oz and has spf 50 so you can get moisture and suncare in one step.
Luis Morais - not for numbskulls
We read that you started your career as a goldsmith. What jewellers have caught your glinty eye recently?
My top three would have to be Philip Crangi, Luis Morais, and Garrard.
Catch Robert’s hot and luxe travel tips on live video stream tonight at 7PM EDT on TheRVTips.com and tweet your brilliant ideas to @robertverdi on Twitter for your chance to score fab prizes, including the indispensable LUXE New York guide.
