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Exhibition of Liz Taylor's 'Serious Bling' Currently Roving the Globe

Elizabeth Taylor's jewels, clothes, and art are crisscrossing the globe leading up to their auction at Christie's in December

One of our on the ground London contacts returned from The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor exhibition with the following report: "That woman owned some serious bling."

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Geneva Joins Most Of Europe In Banning Smoking In Public Places

For travelers who want to sit in a café without the health risk of passive smoking, we pointed out last year on our worldwide smoking ban map that most of Europe is smoke-free, but there was an odd exception: the beautiful Swiss city of Geneva.

A legal loophole meant that the attempt to ban smoking in public places failed and smokers were able to continue lighting up all over Geneva. But now that very opportunity has been, well, extinguished. Geneva held a referendum on Sunday and a whopping 81.77% of locals supported a ban on public smoking across the region.

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Orlando and Kate Live the High Life in Geneva

We hear on-again, off-again sexier-than-thou couple Orlando Bloom and Kate Bosworth are quite on-again, and living well during a quick trip to Geneva. The two attended a '40s-inspired bash thrown by Swiss watchmaker IWC at an aircraft hangar at the city's airport. Apparently Kate had such a good time, she needed a little help from Orlando standing upright and getting home.

In the spirit of all things fun and, erm, Swiss, we offer some cool places to celebrate, Geneva-style.

Where To Stay:
Domaine de Chateauvieux. Not made of money like everyone else in Geneva? Or looking for a little privacy a la Kate and Orlando? Check into this cozy former chateau and enjoy the view of rolling vineyards out your window. With just 12 rooms, you can be sure that your visit will be intimate; spend time strolling the maze-like hedge garden and smelling the freshly grown mint and thyme. If your nose prefers stinkier things, splurge on a Cuban in the main house's official smoking room. Just don't forget your smoking jacket.

Where To Eat:
Le Bearn. The place to see and be seen, something tells us Kate and Orlando should have made a stop here. Crawling with international financiers, the focus is on French provincial food and award-winning wines. Keep an eye out for diplomats; it won't be hard, as there are only 12 tables. Reservations (or a black passport) are a must.

What to See:
Musee Automobiles Motos y Cycles. Sure, you could be like everyone else and check out the original UN Building, but stay Legolas-style and head to the Automobile and Cycle Museum to see over 120 vintage cars and bikes.

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