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CONTRIBUTORS
Writer Amy Cassell
Seattle “Mother Ship,” page 110
THE REPORT: “I never thought one of the best things I’d eat in Greece would be watermelon. The seafood? So good. Vegetarian moussaka? Amazing. But the watermelon was so refreshing and sugary sweet, paired with fresh feta in a salad on the beach or served straight up for dessert in a tiny taverna. Come to fnd out, Greece ranks sixth in the world for watermelon production.”
FAVORITE OFF-SEASON
DESTINATION: “Paris in winter is quiet and gray. Maybe it’s the Pacifc Northwesterner in me, but I still think it’s the most dazzling city in the world.”
@amycassell
Writer Chadner Navarro
Jersey City “Bet on Tribeca,” page 62, and “Naked and Loving It,” page 69
THE REPORT: “I love how international Lisbon’s bar scene has become. Many of the wine bars I came across while reporting this story have owners who hail from Canada, France, Italy, and all over the planet.”
FAVORITE OFF-SEASON
DESTINATION: “Europe’s biggest cities in the dead of winter. Not only are there fewer tourists, but it also coincides with sales season, allowing for some almost guilt-free shopping.”
@chadner
Writer Jenny B. Davis
Fort Worth “The Gift of Good,” page 94
THE REPORT: “For me, this story was about gratitude. It’s the reason for the season, of course, but I felt grateful to write a gift guide that values cultural appreciation and global responsibility, and showcases meaningful products like the artisan-made accessories curated by Doug Hand and Monica Phromsavanh of Equal Hands.”
FAVORITE OFF-SEASON
DESTINATION: “NYC in February. The unpredictable weather scares away the casual crowds, so everywhere I go – from the Neue Galerie to New York Fashion Week shows – feels more personal, intimate, and accessible.”
@jennybdavis
Photographer Rachel Weill
San Anselmo, California Cover and “Spice Up the Night,” page 74
THE REPORT: “Walking off the street into Lucky Creation, with its platters of homestyle dishes and just a few tables, felt like stepping into someone’s dining room. When I asked a regular, ‘What’s good here?’ he got a great big smile and told me all of his favorites – that really made my day.”
FAVORITE OFF-SEASON
DESTINATION: “I’m not sure if West Marin, California, ever has an off-season, but I love being in Inverness or Point Reyes when it’s foggy and cold. A dreary day gives me permission to put my camera down and really be present.”
@rachelweill
Explora Journeys brings personality, sophistication and a dash of soul to dining at sea
Discovery, lasting connections and consciousness are central to the vision of the new luxury cruise line, Explora Journeys, and the elegant culinary experience aboard is no exception
One of travel’s greatest and most convivial pleasures is, of course, sampling local cuisine. Whether we’re dining out or eating in, food is often at the very heart of our holidays. And just as Explora Journeys prepares to transform ocean travel, so too its dining experience is designed to allow guests to reconnect with what matters most.
This new luxury cruise line is the lifelong dream of the Swiss-Italian Aponte family, seafarers for generations who want to share their love and respect for the ocean with a new epoch of discerning, cosmopolitan explorers. EXPLORA I, setting sail in 2023, the feet’s frst ship combines Swiss precision and cuttingedge maritime technology with European superyacht style and elegance, ofering guests 461 spacious suites and residences with sweeping ocean views, foor-toceiling windows and private sun terraces. The Aponte’s innate grace and fair for design segues across the ship’s nine culinary venues – each distinct but every one created to celebrate global cooking talents, provenance and wholesome ingredients sourced by local partners. This is food with personality and soul, thoughtfully crafted to complement and enhance each guest’s ocean journey.
In line with the Aponte’s home away from home philosophy, dining aboard EXPLORA I is as fexible and relaxed as it is sophisticated and exciting, allowing guests to linger over breakfast at any hour and indulge in the most languorous of lunches – on deck, by the pool or in one of the ship’s 64 private cabanas. Evenings can be spirited dinner parties at sea with friends old and new, or a retreat – negroni in hand – for dinner-a-deux at sunset on the suite’s expansive terrace. With an industry-leading guest to teammembers ratio of 1.25 to 1, the intuitive, knowledgeable and culturally intelligent on-board team members are the perfect hosts, allowing guests to holiday in style without lifting a fnger or raising an eyebrow. And the vibrant and refned culinary experience needn’t stop here: when venturing on shore, Explora’s Local Hosts can secure a table at the best ofthe-beaten-track trattoria or the season’s most in-vogue new opening.
All this makes for memorable times at sea – ocean journeys where guests can truly relax and let go, making new connections and discovering new destinations against a relaxed backdrop of vibrant, European, cosmopolitan luxury.
The Explora Journeys team look forward to welcoming guests from 16 May 2023, either on EXPLORA I’s maiden journey from Barcelona to Athens, or on one of the other Inaugural Journeys.
