Fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent passed away today in Paris aged 71.

Said by many to be the greatest fashion designer of the 20th century, he was born Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, in Oran, Algeria, on August 1, 1936. His last collection was shown in 2002.

He is said to be the last of the group of designers who made Paris the fashion capital of the world- designers including Coco Chanel and Christian Dior.

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Antony Todd has often been called one of the world’s best interior designers, and we can claim him as our own! Antony who now resides in new York styling homes, businesses and fabulous events.

Growing up in Melbourne (where it’s said he dropped out of uni!), Antony worked in stage production and flew the nest after a holiday to New York in 1992.

After decorating for New York house wives, he landed his first big gig In 2005 when he was booked to decorate the ballroom for the 50th anniversary of the United Nations by Bill & Hillary Clinton.

Still returning for frequent retreats to Australia, Antony’s career blossomed leading him to decorate events for Glamour Magazine, Elle McPherson, Sienna Miller and the editor of Martha Stewart Weddings own big day- Darcy Miller.

With a brilliant talent for florals, Antony believes in keeping things simple and stylish- but never boring! His interiors have graced the cover of Vogue (not least his own apartment!) and his use of colour has wowed many design fanatics.

Antony opened his own New York store in 2006 and has even released his own cutlery line! He also makes an appearance on Martha Stewarts Wedding DVD Collection and his work frequently appears in Martha Stewart Weddings.

A holiday by the beach is certainly sounding appealing right now. Here’s five spots beside the water to laze away your honeymoon days.

1. Bedarra Island

Located on the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland’s coast, Bedarra Island offers secluded accommodation for a maximum of 32 guests a any one time. With only 16 villas located on the island, each is hidden away in the rainforest. The Pavillions (pictured above) feature ocean views over Hernandia Bay with a private heated plunge pool.

2. The Cook Islands

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The Cook Islands are a group of 15 Pacific islands located about 3550 kms from Auckland, New Zealand. Rarotonga is the capital and there are a multitude of resorts and luxury honeymoon style accommodation options for any budget and couple. Food and shopping are aplenty, recreation is wide and varied and relaxation? It’s a requirement!

3. Broome

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Located in Western Australian, Broome is the home of Cable Beach- a beach of over 20kms of pure white sand. A lot of history is captured at Broome with fossilised dinosaur footprints at Guantheaume Point. Broome is only a hop, skip & a jump away from The Kimberleys- a treasure trove of red desert unexplored wilderness.

4. Fiji

The tropical paradise of Fiji is located consisting of 333 islands and many different ‘groups’. Located only a 3hr 50min flight from Sydney, Fiji offers a wide range of activities including white water rafting, diving, trekking, massages, candlelight waterside dinners,

Luxury accommodation ranges from hidden villas to over water bures and the sky is guaranteed to be blue and the water crystal clear!.

5. Maldives

The Maldives are said to be where Robinson Crusoe was set, so cast yourself away and forget the city smog and traffic jams while you enjoy the deep lagoons of the beautiful Maldives.

Snorkelling, surfing and even hopping on a submarine are all part of the Maldives treats. occupying over 90,000 sq km, there are over 1,190 small islands.