MOST RELAXING DESTINATION?

HOW OFTEN DO YOU TRAVEL? I travel nearly every other week. I’m on a plane around four or five times a month for work, and there are also vacations on top of that, so I’m always travelling somewhere. My head office is in Amsterdam, and so I’m there quite a bit, as well as in London and Paris. WHAT’S YOUR BEST CITY FOR FASHION? Tokyo. You see styles there you won’t see in London, Paris, Milan or New York. I also like the fashion scene in Los Angeles — it has a unique look. WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO BUY CLOTHES? Eredi Chiarini in Florence and Russo Uomo in Capri are excellent for menswear. been to fairly remote parts of Uganda with the Millennium Promise, a charity I was involved with between 2009 and 2012. I’ve had a home on Mustique, a small island in the West Indies, for many years, so I head there when I need downtime. I love just hanging out with no schedule. FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION? Every July, my family and I spend some time on a boat, touring the Mediterranean, visiting Corsica, Sardinia or Portofino. It is very relaxing and there is so much to see. FAVOURITE CITY? When I am in London, I think London, but when I am in New York, I feel New York. It is very hard to choose between the two. FAVOURITE HOTEL? The Capri Palace Hotel & Spa. It is very luxurious, chic and laid-back. FAVOURITE RESTAURANT? Zuma in London is one of my favourites. I also love Harry’s Bar in London. Club 55 in St Tropez is special. FAVOURITE BAR? The Claridge’s Bar in London. Their afternoon tea is very good. FAVOURITE CITY FOR NIGHTLIFE? London. I like Loulou’s. WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR A PERFECT HOLIDAY? To be active. I like skiing in Courchevel in the French Alps and Aspen in the US. WORST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE? Travelling in India. Back in the ’70s, there were long delays and overcrowding on flights. FAVOURITE AIRLINE? Emirates is my favourite commercial airline. BEST TRAVEL ADVICE? Dress as comfortably as possible and don’t have expectations of everything going perfectly. GROOMING TIPS FOR TRAVELLING? Moisturising is key. ONE TRAVEL ESSENTIAL? My iPad and phone. I like to stay in touch with my family and business colleagues. WHAT DO YOU HATE ABOUT HOLIDAYS? Coming back. WHERE NEXT? Miami and then Mustique. I’ve never been to Australia or New Zealand and would like to. I’d certainly like to revisit India and Thailand. — Interview by Roz Lewis, © The Telegraph