Insider Guides

Fresh off the back of South Korea's coolest electronic music festival, Ultra Korea, we got three of the shows' hottest acts to give us the lowdown on in-the-know party spots and where to find the best Korean barbecue in town.

They might have provided the soundtrack to your tweenage years, but Groove Armada have been ripping up dancefloors across the world for nearly 20 years. Here, the longstanding legends of Ibiza share their favourite places to eat, drink and party on The White Isle.

A born traveller, designer Racil Chalhoub was born in Beirut but raised in Paris. Though she now lives in London, every summer she heads to Mykonos for plenty of pampering and parties. This is her insider guide to the glamorous Greek island.

Inspired by the Maui beaches she grew up on, Naomi Newirth launched Acacia Swimwear in 2010. Seven years later, Acacia is one of the most popular swimwear brands out there, seen on celebrities and beach bums alike. Here, Naomi shares her top tips for visiting Maui, including where to grab the best fish burgers and the surf shops worth travelling for.

Fashion designer Zoë Jordan wanted to bring together great friends, brand ambassadors and creatives who inspire her, combining fashion, sport and travel to reflect the ethos of her brand - and what better way to do it than with an alpine adventure to Gstaad? She took influencers including model and actress Caroline Winberg and TV presenter Laura Jackson to the mountains; this is what went down…

Hailed as the gastronomic capital of France (and by extension, the world), a trip to Lyon is on every foodie's bucket list. Chef Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex takes us around the city's buzzing food scene where his restaurant, Auberge de L'Ile Barbe, continues to pave the way for gourmet globetrotters.

In 2012, Nicole Fung founded That Food Cray !!!, a food, travel and lifestyle platform that has since gained 100,000 followers. The Chinese Canadian, who now lives in Hong Kong, later launched MISSBISH, a fashion and lifestyle website that celebrates female empowerment. She let SUITCASE in on her favourite eats and her coveted secrets behind a successful Instagram snap.

DJ Lauren Lane knows a thing or two about a good party having played some of the most notorious clubs and festivals across the globe. While she honed her craft on the New York house music scene, she now calls Los Angeles home. Here Lauren gives SUITCASE some of her favourite haunts in Los Angeles.

For SUITCASE 17, we followed myths and legends to destinations like Ireland, Naples, Oxford, Tangier, and Yosemite. But for Colorado, Kate Hamilton sat down with The Lumineers to talk about what makes Denver feel like home. And we picked up a great guide to the Mile High City along the way.

After growing up in both Tokyo and New York, Musee Wu chose to return to Taiwan in 2012 to set up her own creative agency, A&M Creative. Here, we talk to Musee about working culture for women in Taipei, the creative scene, and where to get the best beer.

For all-round wonder woman Alicia Rountree, defying expectations is the norm. Not only does the Victoria's Secret beauty and aspiring actress have her own ballet-inspired fitness app, in 2010 she launched NoLita's chic restaurant chain Tartinery with business partner Nicolas Dutko. She let SUITCASE in on the best of island life in her homeland, Mauritius.

Comida Fest is a travelling food festival in London which showcases the best of Latin American cuisine and culture. Here Simone Ruotolo, Director of Comida Fest tells us about the festival and gives us her guide to the best Latin American street food stalls and restaurants in London.

The Canadian singer, DJ and model known as Goldilox is making waves in Paris nightlife, and she's showing no sign of slowing down. Here, she shares her favourite spots to hangout in the City of Lights.

As a born and raised Venetian, chef and entrepreneur Enrica Rocca knows a thing or two about where to snag the best dinner table in Italy's floating city. When she's not cooking up a storm in the kitchen, she's likely to be found seeking inspiration in one of the city's kaleidoscopic food markets. Here, she gives us a true epicurean tour of her home city.

Her signature blonde tresses, ice-blue eyes and brilliant smile saw Claudia Schiffer become a household name in the 90s as one of the world's most successful supermodels. Here, lifestyle gurus, Semaine, asked Claudia about all her favourite things, from her top London hangouts to the last meal she would eat on earth...