Celebrity Travel: Go away with Robert Brotherton
For “My Unorthodox Life” star Robert Brotherton – whose fashion stints included working with La Perla, Zac Posen and Escada, as well as the modeling agency Elite World Group – traveling is a way of life. “I usually book a hotel that I have seen on Instagram or have heard about from friends,” Brotherton said. “After that is booked, I start with lunch and dinner reservations. I think showing up to a city without looking into the food scene is a huge mistake. Then I look into activities, day-drinking hot spots and spas. I like a loose but structured itinerary that gives me a balance between relaxation and fun dress-up moments.” The star of the Netflix series calls New York home, but also spends time in Texas, where he grew up.
Q: This pandemic has made everyone think differently about how we spend our free time. What have you been up to?
A: I have recently started to play a lot of pickleball in my free time. It is such a fun and dynamic game to play with friends. It’s a growing sport and the community is super welcoming. As always, I am spending as much time as possible with friends and family, taking short road trips across Texas for Astros games, concerts and, of course, shopping!
Q: Where have you visited for work that you went back to later for a vacation?
A: During my time at La Perla, I lived in Bologna, Italy, working as the global head of marketing. I was able to see a lot of the country, but I love going back to Milan and Lake Como whenever I have a chance. The food and scenery are stunning and Milan is a funky creative dream for all things design, interiors and fashion.
Q: What is your favorite vacation destination?
A: I am obsessed with Greece. The food, the vibe, the people – it is a beautiful place to visit and I always come home feeling refreshed, even after a debaucherous August jaunt to Mykonos! I would recommend Santorini for first timers, but there are so many islands to see you really can’t go wrong. Even the beach suburbs of Athens can be a fabulous retreat with all the sights, scenes and historical adventures of the ancient city a few miles away.
Q: What was the first trip you took as a child? And did you love it … or not so much?
A: We did not travel a ton. We typically spent holidays locally with family. Other than my first visit to New York City, the farthest we would travel would be a five-hour drive to Schlitterbahn, [which is] an epic waterpark that my brother Ross and I loved. When I was 12, I won a singing contest that took me to NYC to perform at the Boys & Girls Club National Conference. I fell in love with the city. After I crooned “My Heart Will Go On” at the convention center, we explored the city, saw Reba McEntire star in “Annie Get Your Gun” on Broadway, then took a carriage in Central Park. … I immediately knew that I would somehow end up back in that magical place.
Q: What's the most important thing you've learned from your travels?
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