Bal Harbour Magazine | May 2024 Special Edition

BUGATTI CHIRON W16 TOURBILLON

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MATTER OF STYLE

19 Locals reveal their Miami musts; Avenue 31 Café lands at Bal Harbour Shops; Estelle Manor elevates club life in England; and Belmond gets the Daniel Buren treatment.

FASHION

30 BHS EDIT

What to pack for summer travels and what you should be wearing in Miami for Formula 1.

36 STYLE SETTERS

Acclaimed interior designer Nicole Hollis shares what’s on her wish list this season.

CONTENTS

MAY 2024 SPECIAL EDITION

54 A WORLD IN A MOMENT

With its annual Métiers d’art show, Chanel asks us to pause and luxuriate in the details that turn a garment into a work of art.

CULTURE

40 GOING THE DISTANCE

Though he retired from Formula 1 in 2016, Rolex ambassador Jenson Button hasn’t slowed down.

44 SHELF LIFE

Paige McClanahan discusses her manifesto for enlightened travel; Mitchell Kaplan gives us a guide to summer reading.

62 A FINE LINE

Vincent Moustache takes us home to Paris.

WELCOME NOTE

It brings me immense pleasure to welcome you to our first-ever Summer Travel Issue! It’s been a long-held dream of mine to publish a magazine dedicated to luxury travel, an industry that was foundational to my career—and that instilled in me a wanderlust that has fueled so many memorable experiences.

Bal Harbour Shops is a place that has always attracted global citizens—those who are comfortable in di erent time zones, travel with ease, and seek out the best. To those people—my kind of people—this issue is for you.

We want to spark your curiosity about a new destination—have you visited Menorca yet?—or perhaps give you a new outlook on a more familiar one. Travel Editor Mark Ellwood takes us island-hopping through Greece, touching down on a few of the smaller islands that will be the places to see and be seen this season. Closer to home, I plan on using Sari Anne Tuschman’s insider’s guide to Aspen to plan my own trip there this summer. Since fashion is at the core of what we do here at Bal Harbour Shops, we’ve also put together a few packing lists to accompany your itineraries— including a musts list for your time in Miami, edited by Bal Harbour Shops’ new Head Personal Shopper, Luz Munoz.

We also catch up with the fabulous Valentina De Santis, whose Passalacqua hotel in Lake Como became an overnight sensation; racing legend Jenson Button, who shares which Rolex is always on his wrist; and interior designer Nicole Hollis, whose hotel projects include the recently redesigned Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island. One of my favorite reads is “Locally Sourced,” a roundup of recommendations from our Miami friends.

However you choose to spend your summer holiday, I hope it’s full of moments of awe and wonder—and maybe a few new accessories.

Carolyn Travis PUBLISHER

TRAVEL

38 ASK THE EXPERT

Third-generation hotelier Valentina De Santis on what makes Lake Como’s Passalacqua the best hotel in the world.

42 WANDERLUST

Headed to Aspen this summer? We have your comprehensive guide to the town’s green season.

48 GREEK REVIVAL

Mark Ellwood reports that Greece will be one of this summer’s most sought-after destinations, but t he jet set’s newest hot spots may surprise you.

58 SAN MARCO SECRETS

In time for the Venice Biennale, Milan-based writer Laura May Todd divulges where to go, stay, and dine for an art-filled Italian escape.

Publisher, Carolyn Travis Creative Director, Cheryl Stephenson

Editorial Director, Sarah G. Harrelson

Executive Editor, Tali Jaffe-Minor

Art Director, Alexander Wolf

Travel Editor, Mark Ellwood

Contributing Writers

Kate Bernard, Kate Dwyer, Amanda Eberstein, David Graver, Kat Herriman, Dan Howarth, Laura May Todd, Sari Anne Tuschman

Contributing Illustrators

Sebastian Marc Graham, Vincent Moustache

Senior Editor, Elizabeth Fazzare

Copy Editor, Regan Solmo

Research Editor, Marina Budarina Sanchez

Editorial Assistant, Chloe Lewis

Pre-Press/Print Production, Pete Jacaty

Senior Photo Retoucher, Matt Stevens

Contributing Photo Retoucher, Travis O’Brien

Director of Marketing & Events, Gotmar Giron

Marketing Manager, Ana Negri

Director of Brand Media & Content, Shana Kaufman

Social Media Editor, Samantha Brooks

Digital Media Manager, Samantha Cohen

Director of Retail & Membership, Alfredo Furgiuele

Whitman Family Development/Bal Harbour Shops Operating Committee

President & Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Whitman Lazenby

Chief Operating Officer, Benjamin Elias

Marketer General, Carolyn Travis

Lessor General, Courtney Lord

Developer General, Nik Massey

General Manager & Operator General, Gary Karlson

General Partner of Whitman Family Development, Randall Whitman

Controller, Johnny Aguilar

Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant, Lorena Dehogues

Accounts Payable Specialist, Jesus Urribarri

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Estelle Manor’s Riviera-inspired South Terrace welcomes guests and members to relax in Oxfordshire.

MATTER OF STYLE

SPLASH PAD

At Oxfordshire’s exclusive Estelle Manor, a new bathhouse taps into ancient history.

BY DAN HOWARTH

Thanks to the enduring romantic appeal of Jane Austen, Downton Abbey, and Bridgerton, hoteliers like Ennismore founder and co-CEO Sharan Pasricha are snapping up England’s palatial countryside estates—in his case, to create a rural extension of his extravagant Maison Estelle private members club in Mayfair.

Estelle Manor, a 1908 neo-Jacobean hall in Oxfordshire that sits on 60 acres, offers 108 hotel rooms, four restaurants, a clubhouse with gym and workspace, and an outdoor pool for members and guests to enjoy in and around its historically preserved, Grade II – listed building, extravagantly renovated by New York’s Roman and Williams for last year’s opening. This spring, deep in the estate’s woodland, Pasricha inaugurated the Eynsham Baths, a multi-level wellness pavilion inspired by nearby Roman ruins. The spa offers thermal pools, sauna, steam, and private treatment rooms, and a vast tepidarium with carved marble details, as well as a lounge and open-air bar decorated with stone columns, pilasters, and handshaped bricks.

Eiesha Bharti Pasricha, Maison Estelle’s artistic director and Pasricha’s wife, had a significant role in steering the Baths’ neoclassical look and feel. And with an Estelle product line and signature scent also in the works, the hospitality power couple is quickly developing a full lifestyle offering.

PENCIL IT IN

Considering summer destinations but don’t know where to start? From art to sports, this season’s global calendar o ers plenty of must-attend events—all worth planning a holiday around.

BY ELIZABETH FAZZARE

MALTA BIENNALE

March 13–May 31

Malta presents its first art biennial, featuring 72 local and international artists, including Tania Bruguera, Guadalupe Maravilla, and Cecilia Vicuña. The work on view focuses on themes that apply to the Mediterranean region at large—such as decolonization, piracy, and women’s rights—and is hosted across several historic sites that dot the archipelago.

CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

May 14–25

The Cannes Film Festival, now in its 77th year, is one of the most glamorous, celebrity-filled events of the spring, and anchors the cinematic world’s cultural calendar. Its global selection includes future blockbusters, experimental art-house films, and soon-to-be cult classics—which is likely to include one of this year’s most buzzed about films, Francis Ford Coppola’s 30-years-in-themaking Megalopolis

HEALDSBURG WINE & FOOD

EXPERIENCE

May 16–19

One couldn’t conjure up a more idyllic setting for a wine and food festival than the charming wine country town of Healdsburg, California. But the founders of this event want guests to look beyond the postcard-perfect views, and connect with the people behind this region’s most prized provisions. According to cofounder Karissa Kruse, “There’s no better way to appreciate the connection between the land and the people who work it than to walk the vineyards, touch the soil, and sip the wines along with the makers.” Festivalgoers will have the chance to do that, as well as attend more than 20 events and seminars led by celebrated chefs, winemakers, and other leading culinary personalities.

RALLYE DES PRINCESSES RICHARD MILLE

May 25–30

In the male-dominated sport of rally car racing, the Rallye des Princesses Richard Mille stands out. This May, all-female teams will take their vintage vehicles, dating from 1946 to 1990, to the quaint French roads in Tours, Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Sarlat-laCanéda, and Carcassonne in an event that celebrates more than 20 years of tradition.

SOTHEBY’S IMPORTANT DESIGN AUCTION

May 31–June 6

While Sotheby’s has plenty of historymaking design lots to drool at—and bid on—all year, the global auction house marks the beginning of summer with its Important Design Auction at its New York headquarters. The pieces are exhibited for nearly a week before the live sale on June 6; last year’s treasures included a pair of chairs from Eileen Gray’s E-1027 villa, several 1930s floor lamps by Alberto Giacometti, and a George Nakashima dining set. This year: a gold-leaf fish sculpture by François-Xavier Lalanne, seats by Donald Judd, and more.

2024 UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

June 14–July 14

One of soccer’s biggest events of the year, the UEFA European Championship will take place in Germany this summer for the first time since the country’s reunification. The opening match at Munich Football Arena on June 14 will see Germany head off against a to-be-determined opponent; a month later, the final game will take place at Berlin’s Olympiastadion.

MOON & STARS FESTIVAL

July 11–21

In Locarno, located in Switzerland’s charmingly Italian-speaking Ticino region, the annual Moon & Stars Festival taps some of today’s biggest artists for a series of nighttime concerts in the city’s landmark Piazza Grande. This year’s roster features 14 acts across genres, including Lenny Kravitz, Snow Patrol, and Calum Scott.

Inside Eynsham Baths, a multi-level wellness pavilion at Estelle Manor.

A red carpet arrival at Cannes Film Festival

François-Xavier Carpe 1987, from Sotheby’s

A scene from the 2023 Rallye des Princesses Richard Mille

Locally sourced fare at the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience

Lalanne’s d’Or,

COLOR STAY

This spring, Daniel Buren took his art on a global tour. At six of luxury hotel group Belmond’s global properties—Mount Nelson in Cape Town, Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Villa San Michele in Florence, Castello di Casole in Tuscany, Hotel Cipriani in Venice, and La Residencia in Mallorca—the 86-year-old installed “Haltes Colorées, travaux in situ pour Mitico, 2023–2024,” a series of works, from mirrored and striped sculptures to colorful window vinyls, inspired by their built and natural surroundings. “Each piece is designed to reflect and respond to the architecture, light, and landscape of its specific location through a carefully considered arrangement of colors and forms,” explains Lorenzo Fiaschi, director and partner at Galleria Continua, which has collaborated with Belmond for three editions of this project, called Mitico, to bring “legendary artists to legendary places.” Closing dates for Buren’s exhibitions vary by location, but all are on view through at least September 30. E.F.

BIENVENUE!

Miami, Monte Carlo-style.

Bal Harbour Shops has a brand-new dining experience: Avenue 31 Café. Named in homage to the original Monte Carlo restaurant situated at 31 Avenue Princesse Grace in Monaco, Avenue 31 Café is an all-day café combined with a full-service restaurant founded by Stefano Frittella and Alexa Carcelli, residents of both Miami and Monte Carlo. Located on Level 2, the 1,000-square-foot café is the perfect spot to grab a coffee and pastry on the go or sit down to savor a meal prepared by Chef Julian Baker. Among the menu highlights are avocado bruschetta with poached egg; Italian omelet with prosciutto cotto and Stracchino cheese; watercress salad with arugula, fennel, olive vinaigrette, and Pecorino Romano; fritto misto di mare with calamari, shrimp, and baccala; and cacio e pepe with specially sourced Costa Rican organic peppercorns. Avenue 31 Café is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a special weekend brunch menu served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. TALI JAFFE-MINOR

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

A friendly competition in celebration of art.

The Creative Challenge is back! In our annual call for inspired illustrations, we’re looking for promising young artists to submit a new, original work that captures the spirit of Bal Harbour Shops. Guest judges, artists Sebastian Marc Graham and Victoria Tentler-Krylov, will join our editorial team in selecting the winner, whose entry will be published in the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of Bal Harbour and will also receive $2,500. The competition begins on May 1 and concludes on June 24. For more information, visit Balharbourshops.com.

French conceptual artist Daniel Buren meditates on hue with six new installations at Belmond hotels across the world, from Cape Town to Mallorca.

Sebastian Marc Graham’s winning illustration from the 2023 Creative Challenge

Photo-Souvenir: Daniel Buren, Colourful Halt for Mount Nelson, work in situ, 2023. Detail.

LOCALLY SOURCED

With the world our oyster, we asked some of our most well-traveled Florida friends for their advice on summering in Miami—and abroad.

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LEE BRIAN SCHRAGER

FOUNDER, SOBEWFF; CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS

OFFICER, SOUTHERN GLAZER’S WINE & SPIRITS, CORAL GABLES

FAVORITE MIAMI HOTEL: Faena for its beach club.

A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION YOU’RE INVOLVED WITH: God’s Love We Deliver. A TRIP YOU’VE PLANNED FOR THE SUMMER: Italy and Greece. YOUR CARRY-ON IS NEVER WITHOUT: My charger. A BOOK YOU’D RECOMMEND: “The Fourth Quarter of Your Life: Embracing What Matters Most” by Allen Hunt and Matthew Kelly. YOUR MOST OFTEN-SHARED

PODCAST: “SmartLess” with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.

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KARLA DASCAL

CHIEF LOVE OFFICER, PARADISE FARMS, MIAMI

FAVORITE SEASON IN MIAMI: Winter in Miami is a dream. I truly enjoy the months from January to March. YOUR FAVORITE MIAMI NATIVE PLANT OR FLOWER: Beauty Berry. It’s known for its clusters of bright purple berries that appear in late summer and early fall. These berries are a valuable food source for wildlife, but they also have some potential benefits for humans: They are rich in antioxidants, high in vitamin C, and may have anti-inflammatory properties. YOUR MIAMI SECRET SPOT IS: Grove Grocer, a family-run mini-grocery in Coconut Grove. A TRIP YOU’VE PLANNED FOR THE SUMMER: I’m planning a road trip on the West Coast. YOUR CARRY-ON IS NEVER WITHOUT:  My essential oils. Everyone who knows me is aware I cannot travel without them.

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CHRIS AUSTIN

CHIEF SALES OFFICER, EXPLORA JOURNEYS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH

DURING FORMULA ONE, YOU PLAN TO… watch trackside.

MSC Group [Explora Journeys’ parent company] is a key sponsor of F1 worldwide. A TRIP YOU’VE PLANNED FOR THE SUMMER: Lake Como beckons. This year, my husband and I are staying at the Grand Hotel Victoria. Our summer holiday will also take in several destinations in Croatia, including Split and the island of Korcula. WHAT’S THE BEST VACATION YOU’VE EVER BEEN ON? My honeymoon in Bora Bora, where we stayed at the St. Regis hotel. A close runner-up was a recent holiday to Israel where we stayed in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and the Six Senses in the Arava valley. A BUCKET-LIST

DESTINATION YOU HAVEN’T VISITED YET: Antarctica.

4 MICHELE LENAHAN

FOUNDING PARTNER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, ONE TRIBE, MIAMI SHORES

ANYTHING CURRENTLY ON YOUR BHS WISH LIST? The Khaite Danielle jeans at The Webster and the L19 bag at Loro Piana. For my girls, I invest in a few staple Bonpoint pieces each season. THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING A MOM IN MIAMI: As obvious as it sounds, the pleasant Miami weather presents an array of activities for families. I’ve also found great joy in being a part of launching One Tribe, a pre- and postnatal center for all women to feel support and bond with others on the journey of parenthood. Hopefully, this will become one of the best things about being a mom in Miami for many women! A TRIP YOU’VE PLANNED FOR THE SUMMER: We always visit my sister in Sag Harbor for the month of June. We’re also spending time with friends in Beaver Creek, Colorado, and two weeks in Portugal. A PODCAST YOU CAN’T STOP LISTENING TO: I listen to Glennon Doyle’s “We Can Do Hard Things” so often I feel like she and Abby Wambach are my real-life friends.

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GUERDY ABRAIRA

TV PERSONALITY, REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI; PARTY EXPERT, MIAMI

CURRENTLY ON YOUR BAL HARBOUR SHOPS WISH LIST: I like to call myself a “Woman of Wolford,” so anything from their store is a must-have. A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION YOU’RE INVOLVED WITH: As a cancer survivor, I try to support many, but am an ambassador for the “Fit for the Cure” partnership between Wacoal and Susan G. Komen.

WHAT’S THE SECRET TO THE PERFECT PARTY? A perfect party engages all five senses. WHAT’S THE BEST PARTY YOU EVER ATTENDED? My 40th (six years ago) was one for the books. I had an app created for my video booth where I was superimposed to create the illusion that I was next to the guest, even while I was busy running around hosting. People still talk about it. A TRIP YOU’VE PLANNED FOR THE SUMMER: I’m speaking in Zimbabwe so that is very exciting.

6 ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG

EDITOR AND WRITER, GOLDEN BEACH

WHAT’S THE BEST CHANGE YOU’VE SEEN IN MIAMI IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS? Bal Harbour Shops opened its third floor, obviously! WHAT’S SOMETHING IN MIAMI YOU WISH HAD STAYED THE SAME? The price of living and the former lack of traffic. DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY: Enjoying my coffee, followed by a beach walk on the Bal Harbour beach path with my girlfriend Dara. Afterwards, lunch with my grandmother Berenice. Then, dinner at my brother’s house with his family and my mom. YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE COMMUNITY IN MIAMI: Meeting like-minded individuals, like my new dear friends on the Board of Voices for Children. We developed amazing friendships, and they are generous beyond belief. A TRIP YOU’VE PLANNED FOR THE SUMMER: Hopefully going on a Regent Seven Seas cruise that starts in Athens. I fell in love with Regent and Greece this past year.

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Pomellato, the Milanese jeweler best known for its berry-bright gemstones, has a new boutique at Bal Harbour Shops. The luxe 1,000-square-foot store—which takes its design cues from the arches of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Italy’s oldest active shopping arcade—carries the brand’s full range of collections, including Pom Pom Dot, a joyful new range of double-sided jewels that gives the wearer two stone options for each piece in the collection. The design, based on a button, is a motif that has been a part of Pomellato’s design heritage since 1974.

MATTER OF STYLE

FULLY BOOKED

Five new travel books let you to take the trip without leaving the sofa.

BY ELIZABETH FAZZARE

“Amalfi Houses: Architectural Gems on the Italian Coast” (Rizzoli)

DUAL IDENTITY

Artist Ugo Gattoni designs this summer’s Paris Olympics posters in the spirit of equality.

Having already debuted the slogan for this summer’s Olympics— Games Wide Open Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet wanted the o cial posters to be as inclusive as the events themselves. So, he commissioned French illustrator Ugo Gattoni to create the images that would cheerfully welcome all to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. In his signature whimsical style, Gattoni imaginatively gathered immediately recognizable Parisian monuments—Ei el Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Marianne, and more— into a scene of celebration, unity, and sport. Conceived as a diptych that can be displayed together or separately, the artworks mark the first time that the sporting events are unified by a single joyful image. E.F.

This printed collection of cliffside villas—some never before published—on Italy’s Amalfi Coast is worth the wait. Together, author Ana Cardinale and photographer Matthieu Salvaing unveil the best of the historic and contemporary private homes along this rugged stretch of spectacular coastline. Some have designer-made interiors, and all embody the region’s joyful spirit. (June 2024)

“Hot Springs” (Ten Speed Press)

Wellness travel is all the rage; what better way to get grounded than at a natural hot spring? Photojournalist Greta Rybus dives into beautiful springs around the world, from Japan to South Africa, and the cultural traditions behind taking a dip. (March 2024)

“Secret Stays” (Assouline)

For a truly authentic experience, stay with a local, recommends this volume by Melinda Stevens in collaboration with Issy von Simson and Tabitha Joyce. Featuring 22 private villas, riads, castles, and chateaus across the globe whose owners have opened their doors to travelers, the book highlights each property’s design, history, and hospitality. (March 2024)

“Hiroshige & Eisen. The Sixty-Nine Stations along the Kisokaidō” (Taschen)

History lives on in this artifact of a book, its 40th edition, which follows the Kisokaidō route between major Japanese cities Edo (now Tokyo) and Kyoto through a series of 19th-century woodblock prints by artist Keisai Eisen and Utagawa Hiroshige. Along the posted passage, established in the early 1600s and quite arduous on foot or by horse, were 69 stations providing rest, sustenance, and supplies to travelers, all captured in Eisen and Hiroshige’s bold, colorful works. (April 2024)

“Tropical Living: Dream Houses in Punta Cana” (Rizzoli)

Only the most incredible homes can garner attention in a setting as stunning as the Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana. Edited by former Spanish model Natividad “Naty” Abascal and with a foreword by Vogue Global Editorial Director Anna Wintour, this tome gives an unparalleled look inside the seaside destination’s exclusive homes, via photographs by Guido Taroni. (April 2024)

Villa Templa Mare in Ravello, Italy, as seen in “Amalfi Houses: Architectural Gems on the Italian Coast”

Villa Corales 21 in Punta Cana, as seen in “Tropical Living: Dream Houses in Punta Cana”

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WRITTEN IN THE STARS

Renowned astrologer Kathy Biehl shares her forecast for the months ahead.

If there’s one thing 2024 has taught you, it’s that little is as certain as you’d thought. Including you. May finds you shaking up your style. Radically, even. New look, new identity, new you—any and all spur profound changes unfolding in your career and public life. (Moving up? On? Out?) Meanwhile, Jupiter is bringing tangible good fortune and growth to your money house for a year, starting May 25. Diversify: your talents, income streams, collaborators. Writing could pay off, too.

It’s time to move some important items off your “maybe someday” list and make them happen, now. Practicality, finances, and sensory experience factor into them, whether you’re inspired to monetize your expertise, launch a podcast, go back to school, or travel abroad. (A culinary tour, maybe?) Broader horizons open when Jupiter brings his golden touch to your career sector on May 25. Think you’ve been busy? Just wait. Fortunately, you’ll be looking good while juggling all those balls.

Inspiration and creativity are flowing, seeding innovations in self-expression and dealings with children. (Want one? The skies are cooperating.) Once Jupiter enters your house of daily routine on May 25, life flies into a whirlwind of multitasking, multiple personalities, and running around. Take care, though: side effects include unconscious overeating. Your natural bent for staying on task will quickly lead to new schemes to manage your schedule; just leave room for fun. And ask for more money or clout.

Much as it goes against your grain, quiet time is becoming essential. Worldly obligations aren’t going away, and your mind has been more of a perpetual motion machine than usual, even in your sleep. Meditation, yoga classes and occasional spa days do you good. You feel like yourself again by May 25, when Jupiter enters your sign for the first time in 12 years and invites all your personalities to come out to play. Dress them up and show them off.

The skies have been short-circuiting your bent for putting other people first, and different patterns are taking hold. Investments of all kinds (including time, effort, emotions) are rearranging to reflect your values, worth, and entitlement to a solid return. You’re experiencing— implementing, even—a new allocation of power in relationships. Daily obligations may weigh you down, but you’re glimpsing brighter horizons, especially after May 25, when Jupiter begins pumping up optimism and a willingness to learn and travel.

Lately the world’s been seeing more and more of your unique self. Support and reflect that by mixing things up in your home base. Splurge on comfier seating, repaint walls, switch out pillows, install an indoor gardening system – what’s important is how the tweaks make you feel. Then go out and play. Jupiter upends your house of creativity, fun, and romance on May 25, delivering writing prompts and companions galore. One of whom might prove to be something…more.

Sure, career’s demanding, but you’re leveling up, and implementing empowering changes that reflect what matters most to you. Simplify investments, both financial and emotional. You’re freeing up your resources for a new, potentially lucrative organizational role, not to mention the long-held dream that’s coming into focus. With your thoughts running nonstop, unwinding may be a challenge. Fortunately, the cosmos is turning on a night light with a year-long glow when Jupiter enters your house of retreat on May 25.

Energy is coursing through you as if from a cosmic IV drip. Blaze through your to-do list without overthinking (or any thinking), and channel some of the buzz into physical exercise, too. A supportive phase is blossoming in your closest relationships, cushioning monumental changes unfolding in your home. With Jupiter emphasizing joint resources starting May 25, explore options without restraint. Rethink who’s paying for what. Diversify investments. Brainstorm business ventures. And look into tax planning, insurance, and a will.

Your natural magic is taking on maturity, expertise, and quiet authority, thanks to stabilizing Saturn in your house of identity. Unleash your creativity in short-form writing, your neighborhood, and your socials. Following your inspiration perks up your posts and might land you influencer status, and maybe cash, too. Change your media diet; try out different platforms; upgrade your car while you’re at it. Jupiter moves into your home and family sector on May 25, whipping up talk, activity, and visitors.

The career spotlight is just where you like it: on you. Recent career shakeups have positioned you for greater visibility and compensation. Satisfy your travel bug in May; you’re able to push your own message (and pursue adventure) wherever you are. Expansive Jupiter moves into your friend zone on May 25 for a year of juggling group activities and benefiting from wellconnected peeps. Your magnetism hits new levels in June, elevating you at work and affecting (luring?) a special someone.

After a spring like this year’s, you’re game to switch up your daily routine. Say yes to new job duties and fitness regimens. Join a gym; try new diets and classes (sound healing?); upgrade your fitness app or tracker. Whatever you launch now has staying potential. Starting May 25, expansive Jupiter begins a full-year tour of your partnership sector, bringing good fortune to relationships and your partner as well. Speaking your truth is part of the package; don’t hold back.

You’re your biggest promoter right now. No telling what might catch fire, with the skies lining up to take you far. Your risk tolerance is paying off; a new-for-you and improved showcase for your talents is emerging. Inspiration for that may come in a dream (for real); follow it, and up your prices, please. And spread the word. Bountiful Jupiter is pumping up your communication sector starting May 25, unleashing a flurry of conversations, meetings, social media blitzes, multitasking, and day trips.

EL VROOM

Whether you’re in town for Formula 1 or in it for the après race, Bal Harbour Shops has all your Miami essentials covered. We asked in-house personal shopper Luz Munoz for her top picks for race week and beyond.

YOUR ISLAND GETAWAY

Relax in clear turquoise waters. Bask on pristine white sand beaches. Revitalize your spirit at luxurious resorts and explore the diverse art of our archipelago nation. With daily nonstop flights, paradise is just minutes away.

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Heading to Paris for the Olympics? La Fantasi is just the place to call home for your stay.

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La Fantasie, the newly opened boutique hotel in the 9th arrondissement, has 73 large rooms and suites, many with balconies that overlook the charming rue Cadet. The whimsical décor, intended to evoke a magical garden, is by maximalist Martin Brudnizki: the corridors are clad in swirly, leafy wallpaper, and there’s even birdsong piped into the elevators. Make sure to book dinner downstairs at Golden Poppy, the first outpost in France for superstar chef Dominique Crenn, who made her name in San Francisco but was born in Brittany. Be sure to order an extra side of the Parker House rolls—one serving won’t be enough.

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STYLE SETTERS

Nicole Hollis

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Although acclaimed interior designer Nicole Hollis has long been associated with San Francisco—the city she has called home for more than 20 years—it is actually her childhood in Jupiter, Florida, that informs much of her creative process. “Being near the ocean is an important part of my work,” says Hollis, who launched her eponymous firm in 2002. “The vastness of the open sea and sky give room for pause, which is a feeling I explore often.” These days, when Hollis isn’t spending time with her husband and business partner, Lewis Heathcote, and their two children at their homes in SF or on the Big Island of Hawaii, she can be found working on projects in idyllic destinations from Montecito and Atherton, California, to Montana and Wyoming. “Modern with a focus on craft and fine art” is how Hollis likes to describe her own personal aesthetic, which is a common thread that can be found throughout her designs, as well as her fashion choices. Here, a few of her favorite things.

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How do you dress when you are home in California?

Layers are important in San Francisco, as the weather changes throughout the day. I love to wear knits from Brunello Cucinelli or a bodysuit from Wolford with a wool coat or Chanel jacket and boots from Celine.

What are some of your favorite boutiques at Bal Harbour Shops?

I love visiting Saks and Neiman Marcus, but also enjoy Santa Maria Novella for skincare products, and Couture Kids for fun clothing for my children.

What are some fashion pieces or trends that you are most excited about?

I tend to wear skirts or trousers by Dries Van Noten throughout the summer and dresses by Chloé or Zimmermann.

How would you describe your personal style?

Minimal, low effort, black. I gravitate towards structure and sculptural qualities. Saint Laurent is one of my favorite brands.

What is your go-to outfit for work? Do you have a uniform? Jeans are a big part of my work wardrobe as I tend to be in many environments throughout the day, from a job site to the studio. I wear wide-legged Celine or Paige boot cut, a Saint Laurent leather jacket, and sneakers.

What are your go-to shoes for day and night?

I like sneakers during the day for running around or platform shoes by Stella McCartney, and at night, Saint Laurent boots.

What is your favorite beach ensemble?

A flowing caftan or crochet shorts by Zimmermann over a simple one-piece suit, a Prada crochet bucket bag, slides, and Ray Ban sunglasses.

What are some other accessories or items that you are coveting for summer?

A Loewe tote bag, Bottega Veneta slides, and a Prada bucket hat.

What type of jewelry do you love?

I don’t wear a lot of jewelry, but my favorite pieces are a Cartier stainless-steel Tank watch, Tiffany & Co. diamond stud earrings, and an Elsa Peretti Bone cuff.

Go-to luggage?

Rimowa roller bag.

What are some design trends that you are loving right now, and where do you see them at the Shops?

Quiet luxury is on everyone’s radar, and has been a foundation of my work for long time. This includes the following principles: high quality, excellent craftsmanship, and precision in design. Michael Aram’s work resonates with this ethos of craft and artistry. Frette is synonymous with luxury. I use their bedding and home furnishings in many my projects.

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What is your favorite housewarming gift?

scented candle or travel book by Assouline.

What are your summer travel plans?

I’m planning to visit Provence this summer with my family. We are looking forward to visiting Chateau LaCoste and seeing the Collection Lambert.

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BUILDING AN ICON

From her enviable perch on the edge of Lake Como, third-generation hotelier Valentina De Santis shares what makes Passalacqua the best hotel in the world, and how her experiences led to its creation.

BY MARK ELLWOOD

It’s o cial: Passalacqua in Lake Como is the best hotel in the world—at least according to the inaugural World’s 50 Best List last year. It was a proud moment for owner Valentina De Santis, who grew up in a hospitality family, running the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, a Belle Epoque beauty in mid-Lake Como that her parents Paolo and Antonella have been overseeing since 1973.

De Santis, 41, worked as a management consultant for four years after receiving her Master of Science degree in General Management at the University of Milan, but joined the family firm just in time for that hotel’s centenary, in 2010, focusing on its sales and marketing. She had a restless energy, though, and was keen to create her own project to expand the business—and so, the 24-room Passalacqua (which is meant to feel like “a villa” as compared to the 84-room Tremezzo) was developed.

In late 2018, in a private auction, De Santis commandeered three historic buildings in Moltrasio, about 13 miles south of Tremezzo, to create the new property—including a villa from the 1780s, its onetime stables, and a lakeside cottage. Passalacqua has become an icon of the region almost overnight. Its signature whimsical details act as a shorthand for the boho luxury De Santis champions, whether the bright orange Fiat 500 Spiaggina house car or the maximalist poolside, festooned with textiles from J.J. Martin’s Milan-based La Double J. No wonder Jennifer Lopez and Ben A eck came here on their honeymoon, and we hear George Clooney sends his houseguests out for a meal or two chez Valentina. Here, De Santis shares the secret of her success, and a few other insider travel tips for navigating her hometown.

Valentina De Santis at the pool at Passalacqua a maximalist design experience styled by Milan-based J.J. Martin.

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A Fiat 500 Spiaggina serves as one of the hotel’s house cars.

What was your first job, and how did it connect to what you do now? Growing up running along the corridors of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, I probably knew deep down that I would eventually end up in the family business, but it was important for me to strike out on my own in the world of business first. So, I joined the consulting firm Bain & Company. My four years there were such an education—not just because I got to work with Claudia D’Arpizio, a guru in the fashion and luxury world, but because consulting also taught me how to approach each project with an outsider’s perspective and use outside-the-box thinking to solve problems. For example, while creating Passalacqua, we didn’t follow the usual process of developing a hotel concept, which is around the ideal guest you want as a client. Instead, we decided to create the hotel of our dreams.

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WE DIDN’T FOLLOW THE USUAL PROCESS OF DEVELOPING A HOTEL CONCEPT AROUND A CLIENT. INSTEAD, WE DECIDED TO CREATE THE HOTEL OF OUR DREAMS.

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”What hotel would you love to operate, and why? Il Pellicano. First, because of its very special story—in its early days as a private club, stars like Charlie Chaplin and Sophia Loren wouldn’t go anywhere else. But secondly, it means working side-byside with CEO and Creative Director Marie-Louise Sciò, who is building so beautifully on its legacy. She’s the second generation there, and is the face of all the Pellicano hotels—and what a face. She’s cool, clever, and super creative.

Where did you last go on vacation, and where did you stay? My last really great hotel stay was the Maybourne Riviera on the Côte d’Azur, where my husband and I recently spent a memorable weekend away from the kids. The Maybourne Group’s creativity is cutting-edge, their branding uber-cool. The property itself is stunning: sleek architecture perched on a rock overlooking the impossibly blue Monaco bay, with a nearby beach club that is super-stylish.

What hotelier do you admire? I really admire Mariella and Attilia Avino, the sisters running Palazzo Avino in Ravello,

who put a touch of fashion into their family’s palazzo high above the Amalfi Coast. They transformed their hotel into a pink fairytale, and I like the collaboration they did last year with Valentino for their beach club. Carla Pellini, our former director of sales and marketing, is another mentor who really shaped my career. She not only taught me the ABCs of the hotel business and the travel industry; she also showed me how vital it is to love what you do and the people you do it with. She worked with us for more than 10 years, and she taught me how to have confidence: I learned from her how to make other people see my vision for my beloved Grand Hotel Tremezzo.

What’s the toughest request you’ve ever had from a guest? Once we were asked by a guest, who was planning to propose here, to convince his soon-to-be fiancée to change the color of her fresh green manicure. We had to put together what felt like a show, with every single team member trying to create a situation that would encourage her to change her nails. We managed, and when she finally said yes, on a boat in the middle of the lake, we all celebrated; she had the perfect manicure for her sparkling new ring. Another time, I was on holiday at the seaside with my kids. I got a call at midnight, asking me to find a white horse for the following morning to be part of a photo shoot at a villa at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. By 8 a.m., there were five horses to choose from at the villa; and once they’d finished shooting, we offered our guests the chance to ride the horses all along the trails in the mountains. It was unforgettable.

How does a hotel owner help define their property? My main role is to make everyone on the team feel part of our big family—and that starts with me and my parents. Cultivating this family culture is my

highest goal—for me, it makes all the difference. Our executive chef worked with us for over 35 years, so he saw me growing up and he was part of each milestone of my life: he cooked for all the special occasions, my birthdays, my wedding, and the christenings of my children. Two years ago, we lost one of our concierges, a young and incredible guy, in a motorbike accident. So, we created a soccer tournament in his honor together with his family, and through it collected money to donate to causes that were close to his heart.

What should every guest always do whenever they stay at a hotel? I think every guest should ask for a back-of-house tour. You really understand the essence of a property when you go behind the scenes. As hoteliers, we create this wonderful world out front, but most guests have no idea what it takes to make that happen. The kitchen in particular—the heart of any house—tells you so much about a hotel.

Give us your three favorite secret tips or recommendations for the Italian Lakes. Definitely make time to experience Lake Como from the water. Whether you splurge on a private cruiser or join the locals on the public battello, there is no better way to make sense of the lake. Second, I recommend connecting with nature: my favorite way to do so is to hike to the Church of San Martino just above Tremezzo, a tiny church clinging to the cliff. The views from here are breathtaking, and you really understand the geography from that vantage point, and how the Bellagio peninsula splits the lake in two. And finally, a complete contrast: I suggest sitting at one of the cafés almost hanging out over the water in Bellagio to understand Lake Como as a tourist destination. You see all the people coming and going on the public boats and really feel the bustling vibe of the place.

GOING THE DISTANCE

Though he retired from Formula 1 in 2016 after 15 momentous wins, racecar driver and Rolex ambassador Jenson Button has no intention of slowing down.

BY DAVID GRAVER

For 17 seasons, British racing legend Jenson Button traveled the world to compete in Formula 1 championships. Though the 44-year-old notched his first of 15 wins in 2006 in Mogyoród, Pest, Hungary, it was 2009’s FIA Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship victory in São Paulo with the Brawn GP team and 2011’s wet-weather triumph on the last lap of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal that best distinguish his acclaimed career. Since retiring from F1 in 2016, Button stayed active in motorsport—and this year he is testing stamina throughout the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship as part of Hertz Team JOTA, an undertaking that includes driving in France’s historic 24 Hours of Mans race in June.

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O the circuit, Button became a Rolex ambassador in 2021. It’s a partnership he holds dear, anchored by a personal experience with the brand that conjures fond memories for his first F1 race, nearly 25 years ago.

This year’s F1 calendar features a recordsetting 24 races, from Japan to Mexico. How important is it for the sport to expand? It’s important to broaden into new territories but also to recognize the historic racetracks that have produced such amazing contests over the years. The combination provides teams and drivers with a unique challenge and allows for different driving styles to prevail. Although F1 is in a really good place, we must continue to develop the sport so that it can be even better. That requires the support of everyone involved.

You started this season in Florida, at the 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona. How was that race? I have wanted to race at Daytona for years, and it feels amazing to have finally competed there. I enjoy the style of endurance racing. Having so many cars on track with you, in non-stop traffic, is intense; there’s no room to catch your breath.

The 2022 Miami Grand Prix seemed to mark a turning point for the sport in the US. Why? It’s one of those races that everyone wants to attend, attracting people from around the world. It’s glamorous and has so much going on beyond racing.

This season marks 15 years since you won the 2009 FIA Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship at Interlagos in Brazil. What are your thoughts on this milestone? It feels like yesterday! My fondest memory is crossing the finish line and seeing the team going crazy on the pit wall—plus the atmosphere from the fans was surreal. Winning a race is great, but this is a different level: you’re now a world champion. The first person I hugged was my dad, and that’s a moment I’ll never forget.

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HAVING SO MANY CARS ON TRACK WITH YOU, IN NON-STOP TRAFFIC, IS INTENSE; THERE’S NO ROOM TO CATCH YOUR BREATH. —Jenson Button

Rolex has been the official timepiece of F1 since 2013. What does this relationship mean to you? Rolex and F1 s hare a passion for advanced engineering, timeless appeal, and world-class competition, and they’re both at the pinnacle of what they do. As a driver, the Rolex logo immediately makes you think of the historic ties that the brand shares with our sport. The relationship has spanned almost a century—from Sir Malcolm Campbell’s land-speed records in the 1930s, to F1, endurance racing, and the classic automotive events of today.

How would you describe F1’s commitment to innovation? F1 is the best form of motor racing in the world. Aside from having the best drivers and the most fantastic races, it has the most advanced technologies while attracting the biggest manufacturers and partners that continue to push boundaries.

What does it mean to be a Rolex Testimonee? It is an enormous privilege; representing the brand alongside legends of my field and other sports is truly an honor. Throughout my career, I’ve experienced Rolex’s involvement with motorsport first-hand, but recently I’ve been fortunate to see the brand’s connection with other disciplines too, from sailing to golf and tennis. Being immersed in these sports reinforces Rolex’s original concept of the Testimonee—an individual going beyond what is deemed possible.

My first memory of the brand was when I first entered F1 [in 2000]. Seeing people wearing a Rolex around the paddock was a symbol that I had made it, so it only felt right to mark my first year in F1 with a Cosmograph Daytona. I went out and bought myself and my father the same watch—the steel Daytona with a black face. It’s a moment that I will never forget.

Rolex Testimonee Jenson Button commemorated his first F1 race in 2000 with a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (pictured right).

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ALL ABOUT THE ALTITUDE

Headed to Aspen this summer?

Local Sari Anne Tuschman shares a comprehensive guide to Aspen’s green season.

If Aspen earned its reputation as North America’s top mountain town for pristine winters and epic skiing, it has garnered its most loyal devotees for magical summers. I know because I am one, having spent a good portion of my adult life living in the town set at 7,908 feet. While Aspen’s summer is short, it reveals what locals have long known: It’s a town rich in history, intellect, philanthropy, culture, and endless outdoor pursuits. No matter how you choose to engage in Aspen’s summer, it promises to be an experience unlike any other. Where else can you ascend a 3,000-foot vertical rise, see world-class art, catch a major musical performance, and indulge in a world-class meal with an equally unparalleled view—all in the same day? If you aren’t already a convert, follow this guide, and we promise you will be by the end of the season.

THE CLASSIC EXPERIENCE

An Aspen summer is thick with events—some many decades old— that somehow never lose their luster. To wit, this summer ushers in the 75th season of the legendary Aspen Music Festival and School. Renowned for drawing both the classical music world’s top talent as well as its most promising young musicians, the festival showcases grand performances in the Michael Klein Music Tent—née the Benedict Music Tent—as well as casual concerts, free to the public, at the top of Aspen Mountain. (And when you’re inevitably in line for an evening ice cream at the beloved Paradise Bakery, you’re almost always guaranteed an impromptu student concert.)

Jazz Aspen Snowmass ’s summer roster kicks off with the June experience—a whopping 40 performances across 12 Aspen venues from June 20 to 23. Come Labor Day, JAS presents its festival in Snowmass Town Park, this year featuring headliners Brandi Carlile, Tim McGraw, and Sting. And every Thursday, from mid-June through August, Snowmass hosts the Free Concert Series on Fanny Hill. Music-lovers gather on the grass to mingle, imbibe, and take in the views—at 8,500 feet—with a backdrop of bands playing everything from rock and reggae to country and funk.

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IT’S A TOWN RICH IN HISTORY, INTELLECT, PHILANTHROPY, CULTURE, AND ENDLESS OUTDOOR PURSUITS.

For those whose outdoor pursuits are more about breaking a sweat, hike the Smuggler-Hunter Loop, an approximately five-mile excursion that traverses wide meadows, scenic vistas, and 150-year-old cabins. Or, try the steep and arduous hike up Aspen Mountain, best completed by starting on the Ute Trail, whose trailhead lies just east of downtown. The vertical gain is significant, and the calories burned will be impressive—all the more reason to kick back with a beer and a snack at The Sundeck at the summit, a restaurant with views as delicious as its food. (Head up on a Sunday and be rewarded with a Bluegrass concert on the deck that overlooks Highland Bowl.)

If biking is more your speed, rent one at any of the town’s many outfitters, such as Aspen Bikes, and enjoy the rolling, picturesque Rio Grande Trail to the legendary Woody Creek Tavern, where you’ll be welcomed by campy décor (it was Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s primary hangout) and potent margaritas. The divey atmosphere is intended, and the food is top-notch.

If you’re an avid road cyclist, the rides to Ashcroft Ghost Town up Castle Creek Road or to the Maroon Bells (said to be the most photographed mountains in North America) up Maroon Creek Road are great workouts, with scenery to reward your effort.

The spectacular Maroon Bells, said to be the most photographed peaks in North America.

THE CULTURED EXPERIENCE

The contemporary art world descends on Aspen in the summer, thanks in no small part to the Aspen Art Museum This year, the museum celebrates its 45th anniversary with Allison Katz’s exhibit “In the House of the Trembling Eye.” The show comprises new works by Katz; fragments of frescoes on loan from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii; and more than 100 works spanning the 17th to 21st centuries, from private collections.

The museum’s ArtWeek draws a who’s who of the art world, kicking off July 30 with performances, talks, and events, culminating in the ArtCrush gala on August 2—undoubtedly the season’s premiere art event. This year the theme is “Golden Hour,” and the evening will honor the museum’s architect, Shigeru Ban, musician/artist Jason Moran, and painter Jacqueline Humphries.

Up the road in Snowmass, the Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s Summer Series: Featured Artists and Conversations brings an array of artists and art-world insiders together for lectures and moderated discussions. Cultured magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Sarah Harrelson was recently appointed creative director for the series, which will entail five public presentations taking place throughout July and early August. The Ranch’s much anticipated Annual Art Auction & Community Picnic takes place on July 13, with more than 100 works to be presented in a silent auction.

And further expanding Aspen’s artistic offerings in July: Intersect Aspen, now in its fourth year, will return to the Aspen Ice Garden with a mix of modern and contemporary galleries; and the new Aspen Art Fair will bring approximately 40 dealers to the Hotel Jerome, with works displayed throughout the historic building. The inaugural event will also include home tours, as well as a series of talks.

For culinary enthusiasts, the Food & Wine Classic , June 14 to 16, is as marquee as it comes. The country’s premiere culinary event brings the world’s top chefs and winemakers together for a weekend of grand tastings and workshops—and party after party after party.

If you’d rather expand your mind than your palate, the Aspen Ideas Festival takes place at the end of June, and this year introduces its first-ever guest curator: Tina Brown. The former New Yorker and Vanity Fair editor-in-chief’s program of speakers will include Jane Fonda, Bill Maher, Kara Swisher, Maureen Dowd, John Kerry, Andrew Ross Sorkin, and Katie Couric, among many others. Presented by global nonprofit organization The Aspen Institute, the event consists of more than 100 content sessions across two festivals from June 23 to 29.

Film buffs should make a point to experience Cinema Under The Stars, the monthly screenings on the lawn of Ajax Tavern at the base of Aspen Mountain. A partnership between The Little Nell and Aspen Film, the roster consists of timeless flicks, made even better from the perspective of a blanket or fold-up chair under the stars. To up-level the experience, purchase VIP seating, which includes two lounge chairs, light bites, house-made popcorn, a bottle of Champagne, and a dedicated server.

But perhaps The Little Nell’s Ride + Dine is the epitome of Aspen in the summertime, combining the culinary with the calorie-burning. Riders of all levels earn their dinner by biking up Castle Creek Road to Aspen Center for Environmental Studies’ Catto Center at Toklat. Each dinner features a different winery’s varietals, making it a truly rich sensory experience.

FROM TOP The Aspen Institute’s lively campus during its annual Ideas Festival; the Shigeru Ban–designed Aspen Art Museum; The historic Hotel Jerome, a social hub of Aspen since 1889.

THE INTENTIONAL TRAVELER PAGE TURNERS

Paige McClanahan shares her manifesto for enlightened travel.

BY KATE DWYER

Going on vacation might not seem like a big deal, but every time you get on a flight, you’re participating in one of the most powerful industries and social phenomena on the planet. According to author Paige McClanahan, there will be 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals this year. “When you’re a tourist, yes, you’re a consumer, yes, you’re there to have fun, but you’re also a member of a huge social force, whether you realize it or not,” she says. McClanahan’s new book “The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel” examines the nuances of how the tourism industry a ects the world. “The book is really about exploring the stakes and waking up people’s curiosity about tourism, and the enormity of this phenomenon that they participate in when they travel,” says McClanahan. Here, she discusses the book’s origin story, living in the French Alps, and what it means to be a “new tourist.”

Books & Books founder Mitchell Kaplan shares his tips on planning your best-ever summer reading list.

Pick a theme. Just like you plan your sightseeing while on vacation, you can design your summer reading with a specific goal in mind. If you love delving into certain periods in the past, you might tackle a list of historical fiction. If you loved Leslie Jamison’s “The Empathy Exams,” you could spend your summer reading essay collections. If you liked “The Guest List,” by Lucy Foley, you could breeze through cozy whodunits. Or take a cue from a friend of Kaplan’s who prefers “complete bonbons” altogether.

Set a goal. Take a page from the kiddos and use summer reading to learn something new, Kaplan suggests, and approach one topic in a targeted way. Since it’s an election year, you could zero in on one of the big issues, and educate yourself about immigration, reproductive justice, or climate change. Depending on how closely you want to stick to your goal, make a list a month or two before the summer and create a reading list based on recommendations from friends, book clubs, or bestseller lists.

Where did you get the idea for this book? Why did you think it needed to exist in the world? I’ve lived outside of the United States, my home country, for almost my entire adult life, as a traveler and kind of floating around. During the summer of 2018, I moved with my family to this little village in the French Alps, where tourism is really the lifeblood of the local economy. It’s the reason that the village exists, and hasn’t disappeared entirely like thousands of other villages in Western Europe. Seeing how tourism brought life to this community, along with challenges and opportunities, gave me a different perspective on this phenomenon.

What are some things that a tourist can do when traveling abroad to be more conscientious or respectful to residents? In my introduction to the book, I set out the dichotomy between an “old tourist” and a “new tourist.” An “old tourist” is somebody who is kind of a pure consumer: they see themselves as a cog in this industrial machine of tourism; they visit a place to cross it off their list or to take pictures to show off to their friends. They don’t open themselves up to becoming involved in the place or the people they’re meeting.

I contrast that with “the new tourist,” who approaches a destination with her heart and mind wide open, and is there to learn and explore. She is there to share some of herself, even as she opens herself up to the place she’s visiting. The “new tourist” seeks knowledge, acknowledges that her presence has an impact, and is looking to understand what that impact looks like.

It sometimes feels like “tourist” is a dirty word. Why do you think that is? We talk about this distinction between a “tourist” and a “traveler.” I think there’s a lot of stigma around the word “tourist”—I’ve felt that stigma myself. One of my main motivations in writing this book is because I think that stigma isn’t helpful for anybody. It’s not helpful for us as tourists; it’s not helpful for governments managing tourism. If we get rid of that stigma, then we can raise our collective expectations of what a tourist is or what a tourist can be.

“I know somebody who one summer decided they wanted to read ‘The Russians,’” Kaplan says, referring to the iconic authors Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky.

Join (or create) a book club.

For many of us, summer can be the perfect time to join a book club at your local library or bookstore. Or you can form your own club with friends or family: choose one or two books and meet throughout the summer to talk about them.

“If you’ve got younger kids, you can assign them books or get them interested in certain topics,” Kaplan says. Or, if kids are older, the entire family can read the same titles and talk about them around the dinner table.

Ready to begin? Start with Books & Books’ most anticipated summer titles:

“Pink Glass Houses” (William Morrow), by Asha Elias; “Lies and Weddings” (Doubleday), by Kevin Kwan;

“The Demon of Unrest” (Crown), by Erik Larson; “The Friday Afternoon Club” (Penguin Press), by Griffin Dunne;

“The Swans of Harlem” (Pantheon), by Karen Valby;

“Same As It Ever Was” (Doubleday), by Claire Lombardo;

“All Fours” (Riverhead Books), by Miranda July K.D.

GREEK

Mark Ellwood reports that GREECE will be one of this summer’s MOST SOUGHT-AFTER DESTINATIONS — but the jet set’s newest hot spots may surprise you.

Laboratorium, the architects behind Paros‘s Cosme, utilized traditional construction techniques as well as local materials in designing this picturesque hotel in the fishing village of Naousa.

REVIVAL

The Greeks are finally coming into their own,” says designer Andria Mitsakos, a Greek-Armenian-American who lives and works in Athens. It’s been just over a decade since Greece’s financial crisis, and Mitsakos, who owns the popular Athensbased boutique Anthologist, sees a newfound energy, much of it driven by a population surge. “There’s been an influx of people returning, just like after the wall came down in Berlin,” she says. “It makes it so interesting, chaotic, and poetic at the same time.” But the appeal of the country isn’t limited to those planning to make it their newfound home: Greece remains one of the most popular vacation spots in Europe, logging almost 32 million visitors last year, a more than 17-percent increase over 2022.

This year it will likely be even easier to reach, thanks in part to several new airline routes from the US: Norse Atlantic Airways is adding service from JFK to Athens for the summer, as will United Airlines from Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia will have daily non-stop flights on American Airlines. Best of all, Emirates operates a service from Newark year-round, o ering one of the world’s best premium cabin options.

If that inspires you to mull a trip, consider this your primer on how to spend this summer in Greece. We tapped some chic locals, like Mitsakos, to pull together the ultimate guide for a five-star vacation, starting with a deep dive into the attention-hogging islands of the Cyclades before touching down in three other regions that are a must for any luxury itinerary.

THE CYCLADES

When one pictures a holiday in Greece, this sprawling island cluster is the default. The Cyclades feature cove-like beaches, fishing sloops bobbing in sparkling waters, and whitewashed, sugar cube–style houses daubed with accents bluer than the sky. There’s only one way to see it, according to Ileana von Hirsch, who runs Five Star Greece, the premier travel luxury specialist: “The coastlines are staggering, and the harbors aren’t crowded, so we advise people to take a beautifully crewed, big yacht,” she says. “It’s windy, so a small one will mean you can get seasick.”

The best known of the Cyclades is Mykonos, though it has struggled for several years to recapture the jet set reputation it once relished. Greedy hoteliers have allowed Jackie Kennedy Onassis’s onetime favorite destination to become too crowded and too expensive, though hopefully the mayor’s plans to push back—including slashing the number of for-rent sunbeds on beaches by 40 percent— will help return its cachet. This year, skip Mykonos and instead head next door to Paros, the island that’s usurped the former as the region’s luxe hub. “It has everything people want: beaches, boats, archeology, churches, hiking, and great food and bars,” says von Hirsch. The vibe on this island is determinedly di erent, promises local hotelier Kalia Konstantinidou: “You don’t have the FOMO here you can have in Mykonos; everything is so easy and so simple. It has a feeling of joy.”

If you’re staying on land rather than sailing, consider one of the chic, minimalist hotels run by Konstantinidou’s Empiria Group. Lingering to watch the sunset from Cosme’s west-facing infinity

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IN PAROS, EVERYTHING IS SO EASY AND SO SIMPLE. IT HAS A FEELING OF JOY.

—Kalia Konstantinidou

”pool provides a jaw-dropping view, while Parīlio has a new restaurant for the season, co-created by chef Thanos Feskos, who runs the only two-Michelin–starred spot in Athens. Otherwise, opt for Avant Mar, the village-within-a-village hotel in the heart of fishing town Naoussa: The rooms are great—especially the 750-square-foot Sea View suite, with its own pool overlooking the water—but it’s the cheery warmth of the sta that truly sets it apart. On the quieter, eastern side of the island, escape to the new 44-room Andronis Minois, sited cli side with a subterranean spa.

Days in Paros are lazy, so book a sun lounger at Monastiri Beach Bar & Restaurant, all bean bag chairs, buzzy bars, and bikinis. Don’t miss lunch under the olive tree at Thalassamou, where rickety tables are set up to make the most of the shade; snare a daybed here, too, so you can nap after your meal (try the melitzanosalata , an addictive eggplant spread). In the heart of Naoussa, have a drink at Fotis Art Café, which sits in a waterfront perch reminiscent of Little Venice in Mykonos, then make a late reservation at Sigi Ikthios, which spills out onto one of the main squares, and order o -menu. Be warned: you’ll want a double portion of the shrimp and orzo.

Paros isn’t the only Cycladic must-see, though. Next door is Antiparos, the Mustique of the Med, where Tom Hanks and Barack Obama have both vacationed. Drop anchor in late afternoon to join the crowds for a cocktail at the aptly named Sunset on the island’s northwestern tip. Just north is Tinos, a low-key island that’s likely to join the fashionable circuit this summer with the arrival of the

RIGHT Agali Beach on Folegandros is a seasonal hot spot.

OPPOSITE PAGE When the Amanzoe resort arrived in Porto Heli in 2012, it put the Peloponnese town on the radar of many a jetsetter.

ATHENS

77-room Odera, its first five-star hotel. Tinos has been an insider favorite for a while—there’s no airport, so only those who charter or chopper can access it—with a superb marble quarry that’s long lured creatives; no wonder it hosts an outpost of the Athens School of Fine Arts. “Tinos has the cutest restaurant right on the water, called To Thalassaki,” says Katerina Katopis, an entrepreneur and influencer from Athens. “You’ll get splashed every time a boat goes by.” (Katopis, who spends much of her summers on a yacht, is known for her eye-popping aerial drone shots of the ocean.)

Likewise, tiny isle Folegandros will gain its first high-end hotel this summer, Gundari, which sits on an 80-acre plot next to a wild bird reserve and groves of citrus trees. It’s adjacent to Santorini, that postcard-pretty island that’s become a pitstop for daytripping cruisers, thanks to the glut of supersized ships often mooring in its caldera. Don’t be deterred from a visit, though: It’s easy to sidestep the crowds, even in midsummer, if you stick with the eastern and southern sides of the island. That’s where you’ll find the ancient settlement of Thera, a ruin that’s like a mini-Ephesus (wear comfy shoes and come early, as its exposed location on the hilltop makes it an arduous climb when the sun is at its hottest), as well as eateries like To Psaraki, a casual seafront bistro, or the buzzier, Mykonosstyle Seaside, with its chill soundtrack punctured by the occasional champagne-cork pop. The newest hotel to know is Domes Novos Santorini, where every suite or villa has a private pool and terrace.

“It’s like a beehive, with everyone moving together,” says Katopis of the capital. “You can feel the revival of everything in the air, like a reward for getting through the crisis.” Certainly, the Athens of today is far di erent from the windswept, unrest–prone place of a decade ago. Take brand–new hotels like The Dolli, whose postage stamp–sized rooftop pool directly overlooks the Acropolis but, even better, also boasts several suites with bathtubs artfully placed in front of a window. Cocktail bars like The Clumsies and Baba au Rum regularly score spots on world’s best lists, while local concept shops like A nthologist o er shopping with a focus on Greek design. Andria Mitsakos opened the appointment–only boutique featuring local ceramics and textiles, while there’s also an assortment of works on o er at the grande-dame Hotel Grande Bretagne (call it “The GB” like locals do). The hotel’s rooftop is a popular spot for see-and-be-seen sundowners.

“You can get a sophisticated meal at Nyn Esti,” raves Mitsakos, citing the restaurant at the National Museum of Contemporary Art, but her favorite spot is Ouzeri Tou Laki, a one–room taverna that’s proven so popular the tables now extend across its alleyway. “Have Anna, the owner, just order for you,” she recommends. Don’t miss Guarantee, the beloved sandwich shop that’s the local answer to Milan favorite De Santis, either. Everything’s homemade, and there’s a choice of bread, including low-glycemic loaves made from the ancient zea grain. “There’s always a queue, so get there by 11.”

To take in the Acropolis, consider a stay at The Dolli, whose rooftop bar offers a view almost as spectacular as this one.

THE PELOPONNESE

It was the arrival of the Amanzoe resort in 2012 that reminded the rest of the world what Greeks always knew: the mainland strip of Porto Heli in the Peloponnese was among the Med’s most glamorous spots. Even better, it’s within easy reach of Athens—a two-and-ahalf hour drive, or about a 30-minute helicopter ride.

“It’s the Hamptons of Greece, and for me, it’s what Greece is all about,” says Katopis. Villas here are mostly large oceanfront mansions in gated communities, where shipping magnates and minor European royals spend their summers—ask Five Star Greece to suggest a property or two from its portfolio, at least until Six Senses arrives in a couple of years’ time. If you stay here, says von Hirsch, you can easily access a raft of local sights, such as Epidaurus, home to the remarkable sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine, or Nafplio, Greece’s capital city for a brief spell during the early 1800s. “Most of the houses have a jetty, too, so you can take a power boat to zip over to Spetses for dinner,” she says of the stylish little spit of land just o the coast. “This is a place to travel to with your kaftan and jewels in tow.”

However, the lure of this area goes beyond its coastline. The countryside is particularly fertile, deeding the region a superb reputation among foodies—notable are olive oils, of course, but also eggplant (the local version is slimmer than standard, and sweeter) and vanilla pine honey, thick and milky, and with a scent that wafts out as soon as the jar is uncapped. “It’s ideal for outdoorsy types,”

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IT’S THE HAMPTONS OF GREECE, AND FOR ME, IT’S WHAT GREECE IS ALL ABOUT.

—Katerina Katopis ”

says Konstantinidou, who owns the five-room Korona Boutique Hotel on the rugged Mani peninsula further south from Porto Heli. “It reminds me of Greece from 25 years ago, such immaculate beauty,” she says. Don’t skip a detour to the little town of Monemvasia, which sits on its own island, tied to the mainland by a 1,300-foot-long tombolo.

On the westernmost reaches of the Peloponnese, there’s a family-friendly high-end resort cluster emerging in the purpose-built Costa Navarino, anchored by the arrival of Mandarin Oriental’s first Greek property late last summer. The property opens for its fi rst full season this year: Book one of the 48 pool villas, or one of the 51 suites situated in a grove of nearly 3,000 replanted olive trees; four golf courses are incorporated into the wider development.

THE IONIAN ISLANDS

This quieter cluster o Greece’s west coast has an upscale, understated vibe, per von Hirsch, and is anchored by Corfu, one of the largest islands in the Ionian Sea. Yes, it has Spring Break–style vacationers in the south, but the northern reaches couldn’t be more of a contrast. “The northeast coast is what the Brits refer to as Kensington-on-Sea,” she laughs, a nod to the presence of wealthy financier Jacob Rothschild and his coterie. “It’s all English aristocrats with property portfolios in Belgravia and Mayfair, so it’s not for party animals.” Come here if you’d rather go rambling or read than rage until dawn. The anchor spot is the fishing village of Agni; bring a copy of something by Lawrence Durrell to read on the beach at Agios Stefanos—the writer lived in Corfu in the 1930s and drew inspiration from it, and this part of the island remains largely unchanged. Most of the best places to stay here are villas, so tap the Five Star Greece team for its recommendations.

Allow for some time on the northwest coast, too, where creatives cluster. “We call it the Wild West,” says von Hirsch. “It’s got big, open Italy-facing beaches that are perfect for taking in the sunset. It has an Ibiza vibe going on.” Head to the secluded Rovinia Beach, with its white pebble shores and turquoise waters. There are no sunbeds, umbrellas, or tavernas, but you can usually grab snacks and drinks from a bobbing boat canteen.

Pool with a view? It doesn't get much better than this one at Amanzoe.

Beef tartare at Mr. E, the sustainability-forward restaurant emphasizing locally sourced ingredients at Paros‘s Parīlio hotel.

Staged in Manchester, Chanel’s 2023/24 Métiers d’art collection plays heavy on tweed, as seen on model Karen Elson, far right, in Look 3. Notes Artistic Director Virginie Viard, “I took my cue from the Coco who brought color to her tweeds. I added a vibrant, pop spirit to them.”

A WORLD IN A MOMENT

With its annual Métiers d’art show, Chanel asks us to pause and luxuriate in the details that turn a garment into a work of art.

BY KAT HERRIMAN

When considering Karl Lagerfeld’s influence on Chanel, most people focus on fashion–the 2.55 flap bag, the sneakers, the themed runways, the recurring muses–but the designer’s contributions to the brand’s DNA are much greater than what he sent down the runway. They extend to the business and the way Lagerfeld transformed Chanel into a lifestyle.

And one might argue that his most influential innovation is the Métiers d’art show. Started in 2002, the inaugural show set new industry precedents: It was the first time a fashion house had fully showcased its network of specialty artisans–and let those craftsmen be the inspiration for a special runway show. It was revolutionary for a fashion house to pull back the curtain and shine a light on the mysterious inner workings of the atelier. Provenance became synonymous with luxury. Now, Chanel’s Artistic Director Virginie Viard carries on that legacy by taking a moment each year to pause and luxuriate in the details that turn a garment into a work of art.

The annual show also unlocked a new production scale for couture with its global prerogative. Popping up from Dallas to Dakar, Métiers d’art introduced a peripatetic showmanship to the fashion calendar. Today, we take for granted that runway shows could pop up anywhere, but the blueprint will always be Métiers d’art and those first jet-set shows.

The collection’s nomadic nature can be traced back to its origin to make the international sources responsible for Chanel’s excellence visible. (Today, 11 of the 40 specialty craft houses Chanel employs can be found at 19M, the sprawling building the brand opened in Paris in 2021.) Connecting the dots across the world through runway shows, Métiers d’art created a new generation of patrons and muses more educated on, and connected to, the inner logics of the house and its community. Not only did Chanel customers know that they loved the clothes, now they also had an informed appreciation and understanding of the skilled labor and fine

FROM TOP Backstage, models show off their colorful tweed looks; below, Viard at the 2022/23 Métiers d’art show in Dakar, Senegal.

“MÉTIERS D’ART WAS THE FIRST TIME THAT A HOUSE HAD PULLED BACK THE CURTAIN AND SHONE A LIGHT ON THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE ATELIER... PROVENANCE BECAME SYNONYMOUS WITH LUXURY.

”materials that composed every garment. They knew how precious each component was, and just how rare and specific its source could be. To buy luxury is one thing—to understand why something is exquisite enough to be a luxury is something else.

As Métiers d’art became a tradition, it developed its own personality and cadence. The show is often more nostalgic than the other collections but at the same time more focused, honing in on one material or place, which then in turn generates an image and then a world. This certainly was the case this year, which returned to a material that Chanel is synonymous with: tweed.

When we think of tweed and Chanel, a skirt set by Gabrielle Chanel immediately comes to mind. And it is the pervasiveness of this image that Viard wanted to play with by returning to the homeland of tweed: the United Kingdom, the birthplace of the ladies who lunch and punk. Viard landed on Manchester, a city literally vibrating with music history. Both of those references make it into Viard’s cheeky capsule as sherbet-colored tweeds and rule-flaunting hemlines, which as usual play very nice with the ubiquitous good taste of Mary Janes. The resulting final looks feel nostalgic, but only a little bit, as if still savoring the final sweetness of last night’s dream.

“I thought a lot about Gabrielle Chanel, but I didn’t want to recreate Coco’s look,” says Viard about the Manchester show. “Instead, I took my cue from the Coco who brought color to her tweeds. I added a vibrant, pop spirit to them.”

With just the slightest perfume of the ‘60s on its tongue, the 2023/24 Métiers d’art collection situates itself in the long heritage of tweed and its importance in defining a century-long love a air between Chanel, the UK, and the world at large. Rather than committing to just one fashion touchpoint within this extensive lineage, Viard marries them all, constructing a timeless wardrobe that tells the story of a heritage material through the ages. In doing so, Viard also tattles on her own sources of inspiration: To her, Manchester is a “city of music,” a place that “incites creation.”

Music is rarely something we think about when it comes to Chanel, and yet it is one of the threads that connect the di erent generations of the house together. Lagerfeld might have been more of a classics guy, as he showed us all at the 2017 Métiers d’art show held at the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in his native Hamburg, but Viard appreciates the spirit of rock bands like Joy Division, New Order, and The Smiths, who put Manchester on the global map; using their history, she makes room for her own at Chanel.

One can see the special legacy that Métiers d’art has created for the house with its attention to place. Not only has the annual show exposed what makes the world of couture so special, it has become a vehicle for reestablishing an intimate perspective in fashion, for designers, lovers, and makers alike.

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TODAY, WE TAKE FOR GRANTED THAT RUNWAY SHOWS COULD POP UP ANYWHERE, BUT THE BLUEPRINT WILL ALWAYS BE MÉTIERS D’ART AND THOSE FIRST JET-SET SHOWS.

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The collection is a celebration of Gabrielle Chanel’s own art of tailoring and touched on themes including football, punk music, and the English countryside.

SECRETS SAN MARCO

Art aficionados flock to the VENICE BIENNALE every two years, but a memorable experience outside of the fair requires a bit more planning. Milan-based writer Laura May Todd pens an expert guide to WHERE TO GO, STAY, AND DINE for an art-filled Italian escape.

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first visit, Venice may seem like a relic. Its antique architecture and archaic transportation have changed little over the centuries. But as it evolved into a mercantile power and an important stop along the Silk Road during the medieval to early modern periods, the city is continually in flux and always welcoming new energy—much of it tied to the recurring international events that take over Venice each year. One of 2024’s biggest is the Venice Biennale, which opened in April alongside a host of new exhibitions across the city. If you are planning to visit over the next few months, you’re in for a treat.

A room with a view at the Venice Venice Hotel inside the 13th-century Ca’ da Mosto palace

Historic canalside Venetian facades

WHAT TO DO

If you’re visiting the Venice Biennale, which is open through November 24, the sprawling grounds of the Giardini and Arsenale are separate undertakings unto themselves, so mapping out a plan of attack is a must. This year’s curator, Artistic Director of the São Paulo Museum of Art Adriano Pedrosa, has chosen the theme “Foreigners Everywhere,” so you can expect a wide range of artwork from across the globe in the Biennale’s main exhibition, which Pedrosa has described as “a celebration of the foreign, the distant, the outsider, the queer, as well as the Indigenous.” Also in the Giardini is the United States pavilion, which has been staged by Indigenous artist Je rey Gibson, known for his contemporary interpretations of traditional Choctaw-Cherokee themes. Other highly anticipated pavilions include multimedia artist Julien Creuzet, who is representing France, and visual artist Koo Jeong A, who has created an installation based on scents for the Korean pavilion.

During the Biennale, Venice is teeming with temporary exhibitions that run concurrently at the city’s excellent array of museums, foundations, and independent galleries. Among them is London’s Victoria Miro gallery, which opened a Venice outpost in 2017. This spring, a new series of paintings by the New York artist Sarah Sze is on view through June 16, billed as an immersive exploration of “how images are constructed and memories are formed.” Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana, the Pinault Collection’s two Venice art spaces, are showing works by Ethiopian-American painter Julie Mehretu and friends, as well as French sculptor and filmmaker Pierre Huyghe, respectively. While at the architecturally extravagant 16th-century Museo di Palazzo Grimani, Egyptian artist Wael Shawky has a solo exhibit.

Several o site shows staged by brands are also well worth a visit.

Supported by Dior, Karishma Swali’s Chanakya Foundation presents “Cosmic Garden,” an exhibition focused on hand embroidery via the paintings and sculptures of Madhvi Parekh and Manu Parekh, at Salone Verde—Art & Social Club. Jewelry brand Buccellati is hosting a major retrospective titled “The Prince of Goldsmiths, Rediscovering the Classics.”

Lastly, be sure not to miss the smaller, independent art spaces in Venice. The recently opened Galerie Negropontes, Barbati Gallery, A plus A, Galleria Alberta Pane, and Patricia Low Contemporary should make it onto your gallery-hopping list while about town.

WHERE TO STAY

Venice hotels are some of the world’s most enchanting, and that includes the raft of properties that have opened in recent years. Among them is Venice Venice Hotel, from Golden Goose founders Alessandro Gallo and Francesca Rinaldo, who hail from nearby Mestre. Hosted in the 13th-century Venetian-Byzantine Ca’ da Mosto, one of Venice’s oldest palaces, near the Rialto Bridge, each room is furnished with pieces from the Gallo and Rinaldo’s art collection, including works by Joseph Beuys, John Cage, and Yoko Ono. Last summer, the Nolinski Venezia hotel, Evok hotel group’s first outside France, opened in Venice’s former Stock Exchange.

The beautifully furnished space by French-Italian designers Yann

Le Coadic and Alessandro Scotto comprises 43 rooms, two restaurants by Michelin-starred Chef Philip Chronopoulos, and an expansive rooftop spa. Another new arrival is Violino d’Oro, a charming family-run boutique property just o Piazza San Marco.

The 32-room hotel features an intimate bar and a small on-site restaurant, Il Piccolo, known for its plant-forward menu of seasonal Venetian classics.

THE CITY IS CONTINUALLY IN FLUX AND ALWAYS WELCOMING NEW ENERGY.

History surrounds guests at the Venice Venice Hotel, owned by Golden Goose founders Alessandro Gallo and Francesca Rinaldo.

WHAT TO SEE

Venice’s glories are all generally quite well-trodden, but it never gets old marveling at the gold mosaics in Basilica di San Marco, riding in a Riva down the Grand Canal, or meandering through the shops on the Rialto Bridge. However, some slightly more under-the-radar places are also worth your time. The Fortuny Museum, for instance, where you can see firsthand the couturier Mariano Fortuny’s one-time studio. Or the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in the former canalside mansion of the art-collecting heir, who called Venice home for the second half of her life. The little-known Fondazione Giorgio Cini—a sprawling cultural center with excellent temporary exhibitions opposite Piazza San Marco on the minuscule San Giorgio Maggiore island—is worth an afternoon’s wander. So is the San Michele Cemetery, a small outcrop halfway between Venice and Murano. The latter deserves a day trip to visit the still-functioning glass ateliers and wonderfully eclectic Venice Glass Museum.

If you’re keen to bring home a uniquely Venetian souvenir, the glass brand Giberto, run by Count Giberto Arrivabene Valenti Gonzaga, recently opened its first outpost in a Rialto Bridge storefront selling beautifully handmade Murano glass home accessories. Another contemporary local glass maker, Laguna~B, occupies a small shop in Dorsoduro on the west side of the Grand Canal. The products, including colorful cups with abstract designs and vibrantly striped vessels, o er a more playful take on the historic craft. For exquisite fabrics and textiles handmade in Italy, designer Chiarastella Cattana’s shop is a must-visit. And for those ubiquitous Friulane slippers, the almond-toe velvet flat you see worn by chic Venetians, there are several local makers to choose from, including ViBi Venezia, sold at Al Duca d’Aosta in Piazza San Marco; Le friulane di Massimo Dittura; and Piedàterre.

WHERE TO DINE

Dining out in Venice can be hit or miss. It takes a keen eye to separate the tourist traps from the beloved local eateries and ambitious new restaurant concepts. Furthermore, traditional Venetian cuisine can be more challenging to the palate than mainland Italian fare. For some, dishes like sarde in saor —a sweet and sour concoction consisting of sardines, onions, raisins, and vinegar—creamed codfish known as baccalà mantecato, and squid ink pasta are an acquired taste. That said, there are a host of places experimenting with contemporary interpretations of these uniquely Venetian flavors. At Hostaria Castello, located a few streets away from the Arsenale, try the sautéed calamari with fennel cream, ricotta and spinach ravioli with smoked eggplant, or tuna steak with sautéed chicory and marinated onion. The canalside El Magazen serves a tasting menu that includes bu alo burrata with sturgeon caviar and soqquadro pasta with ragu and chestnuts. In Cannaregio, along the northern edge of the island, Estro Vino e Cucina’s grilled octopus with potato cream and celeriac, and garlic pasta with langoustines are standouts. Nearby is Dama, a relatively new space known for delicate vegetarian dishes and seafood. Pietra Rossa by Andrea Lorenzon is another vaunted newcomer specializing in local cuisine and natural wine. However, if you’re craving something di erent after immersing yourself in the regional flavors of the floating city, the recently opened Bacán o ers Latin American cuisine and an impressive array of mezcal.

A canal vista from the Venice Venice Hotel restaurant

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One of 13 suites at the Nolinski Venezia hotel, which opened last summer.

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Group exhibition "Julie Mehretu. Ensemble” is on view at Palazzo Grassi through January 2025.