One was with Testino, the other with photographer Tessa Traeger, who was regarded as British Vogue's Irving Penn for the still lifes she created for food writer Arabella Boxer's pages.

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"We know from firsthand experience that not all beaches are a perfect fit for every beach goer, " said Arabella Bowen, Fodor's executive editorial director.

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Assets: Family owns prime real estate in Munich, a property development outfit, the Arabella hotel chain and breweries including Paulaner, one of Germany's best-known brands.

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