2018 TRAVEL EDITION
A Letter From Luxury Attaché
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ello and welcome to the Summer Edition of Communiqué, highlighting a few of our favorite boutique hotels in some of the most scenically and culturally rich landscapes across the globe. Having recently traveled to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangkok, I am thrilled that we can share our collective expertise of hidden gems worldwide. While we are passionate about providing you with an exemplary lifestyle experience, we recognize that our impact is greater than the services we provide. As part of Luxury Attaché’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, we are delighted to introduce you to Broadway’s Babies, an incredible organization that brings arts education to underdeveloped communities worldwide. You will also find some of the season’s most exciting nationwide happenings, as well as a glimpse at recent events held at some of our accounts across the country. We hope you enjoy this edition of Communiqué, and, as always, thank you for being a valued client of Luxury Attaché.
Skie Ocasio
Senior Vice President Hospitality & Business Development Luxury Attaché
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from Luxury Attaché.....................................................................................................................2
Checking In....................................................................................................................................................4
Broadway’s Babies....................................................................................................................................14
Attaché Agenda.........................................................................................................................................16
July.....................................................................................................................................................18 August..............................................................................................................................................22 September.......................................................................................................................................26
Event Round-Up.......................................................................................................................................30
Place a Request.........................................................................................................................................32
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THE COOLEST H OT E LS TO TRY THIS SUMMER
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ummer is synonymous with idyllic seaside getaways and quick weekend jaunts to places that exude charm and sophistication. For some, that means sipping ice-cold rosÊ under the turquoise skies of Santorini, living la dolce vita in Puglia, and roaming the cobblestone streets until the sun sets in southern Spain. This summer, head to the lesser-known landscapes where super-chic hotels await with an unforgettable escape. Whether you seek a more under-the-radar French retreat, a secret Italian island hideaway, or the greatest Greek Isles additions — here are 10 of our favorite hotels to inspire your travels!
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La Fiermontina
LECCE, PUGLIA, ITALY Once a 17th-century house within the city walls of the unofficial capital of southern Puglia, La Fiermontina is a chic contemporary stay set amid the baroque structures of Puglia’s historic city of Lecce. A modern-day masseria that mirrors its storied surroundings, the 16-room boutique property features a gorgeous pool, an impressive art collection and divine food. All guest rooms have a gentle monastic feel to their minimalist décor, with pietra di Trani stone floors, star-pinnacled ceilings, vintage modernist furniture, and modern art (including rare pieces by Le Corbusier). Olive trees surround the swimming pool in the sculpture garden, a rarity in the old quarter and the restaurant offers a modern, light take on traditional Pugliese cuisine.
Greydon House
NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS On the tiny island of Nantucket, nestled between Colonial and Quaker-style buildings in the center of town, you’ll come across the chic new Greydon House, an 1850s Greek Revival mansion. The 20-room boutique hotel is dressed in creamy whites and crisp blues with accents of brass and feature seafarer paintings. The living room, peppered with low-slung vintage sofas, features a pine-topped bar for pouring classic New England libations. You’ll frequently find the famed cocktail cart roaming the halls between rooms peddling pre-dinner drinks. Grab the complimentary beach bag stuffed with towels, blankets, and Beautycounter sunscreen sticks, and head to the windswept beaches for a low-key day in Nantucket.
Attaché Tip
: Discover the trio of Nantucket’s three historic lighthouses, each a quintessence of coastal New England
beauty.
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La Co(o)rniche
PYLA-SUR-MER, CAP FERRET, FRANCE Dubbed the Cape Cod of France, Cap Ferret is one of the best kept secrets that only the French seemingly know. The beachy headland west of Bordeaux forgoes glamour for the simpler things: surfing, fishermen’s cottages and freshly shucked oysters. Located in a the heart of a preserved site, the 29-room boutique boasts breathtaking views over the Bassin d’Arcachon and the dune de Pyla, the highest dune in Europe. It’s the pinnacle of seaside sophistication: outside, you’ll find striped lounge chairs line an infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic, while inside, bold white interiors are met with pastel clapboard walls, asymmetrical mirrors and floor-to-ceiling curtains. The hotel restaurant’s views of the Dune du Pilat and Arcachon Bay are reason enough to go, but so too are its platters of fresh langoustines, clams, mussels and oysters.
Sikelia
PANTELLERIA ISLAND, ITALY On Italy’s undiscovered Pantelleria Island, you’ll find a sleek, sophisticated and secreted hideaway called Sikelia. Sitting high on the hill of the Italian island, just 62 miles southwest of Sicily and some 40 miles from Tunisia, the newly opened Sikelia offers a dramatic setting to say the least. Housed within porcelain-white dammusi, the island’s iconic ancient stone dwellings, the 20-room boutique retreat is an atmospheric escape with effortless style. It’s impeccably designed and filled with clever, luxurious details: embroidered Frette linens and sculptural Gessi fixtures nod to Italy’s knack for functional luxury, while pieces by acclaimed Italia artist Gennaro Avallone accent both the rooms and Sikelia’s common areas.
Attaché Tip
: The Sikelia Culinary Experience combines a tour to the secret corners of the island and authentic local flavors with the recipes of the resort’s restaurant Thema.
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Summercamp
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS The iconic Wesley Hotel in Martha’s Vineyard has been reborn as Summercamp, combining both history and whimsy, with bright splashes of color inside—think eye-catching oranges plus sleek teals—and all-around camp-themed details. The name is a tribute to the Methodist camp grounds that once occupied the Oak Bluff grounds in the 19th century and is a modern revival with the fairytale gingerbread cottages that sit directly behind it. The 95-room property channels the nostalgia of your childhood summer camp, with a game room, old school canteen, and even an Instagram scavenger hunt.
Hotel Monte Mulini ROVINJ, CROATIA
An ultra-luxe property on the coast of Croatia’s Istria region, the Monte Mulini is set into the hillside on one side of a bay, surrounded by lush trees, and just a short stroll from Rovinj’s old town. Featuring a bold architectural concept, the light-flooded foyer area makes the most of Monte Mulini’s waterfront setting with glass over three levels, and there’s a strikingly large fireplace in the central atrium. Warm, earthy tones dominate in the guest rooms. The emphasis everywhere is on refined luxury. Expect flawless service, a fabulous location, a luxurious spa, exquisite rooms and exceptionally good food.
Canaves Oia Epitome SANTORINI, GREECE
Perched above the picturesque fishing town of Ammoudi, the brand new Canaves Oia Epitome redefines Greek hospitality and is the crème de la crème of luxury in Santorini. Inspired by traditional Cycladic architecture, the hotel combines natural, earthy materials with modern design and style. Each of the 24 super-luxe villas comes with a private plunge pool, but should you upgrade to a family villa you’ll get an infinity pool with private cabanas and a terrace. Epitome’s claim to fame is being the only property on the island to offer both sea and sunset views from each room! Live the life of luxury with top-tier facilities and services, including a complete fitness area, boutique, personalised butler service, champagne breakfasts and daily yoga sessions.
Golden Door
SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA Golden Door — the storied, ultra-luxe retreat sometimes referred to as the “Mrs. Astor of spas”— is set on 600 acres of California grove land two hours south of Los Angeles. Founded in 1958 as a health spa for Hollywood starlets, Golden Door was the country’s first destination spa and for decades has been known as one of the best. Guests come to check out of reality and check in to some customized R&R — daily massages, gourmet meals, lectures on mindfulness and the promise of no interruptions. Whether you go to drop some weight or just for some pampering, Golden Door is the perfect place to check out from the noise of reality. The property features private ikebana-adorned villas designed in a traditional Japanese ryokan style: they are simple and are all single occupancy (even if you go with friends, family members or spouses, each guest stays in their own room.) Amenities go above and beyond to enhance the Zen-like experience: so much so that you don’t even have to take your own clothing to wear or skincare products unless you choose to.
Attaché Tip
:Receive three months of fitness follow-up with a personal trainer (either by phone or email) when you book through your Attaché.
Montage Palmetto Bluff BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Set on 20,000 acres of pristine Lowcountry, Montage Palmetto Bluff is a South Carolina gem where Spanish moss drips from low-lying branches and the spectacular setting quickly becomes your playground. The resort recently debuted a massive renovation, adding 150 rooms and suites, retail outlets, and restaurants, plus a 13,000-square-foot spa, pool, and fitness center. These fresh amenities on top of already-established dining options, charming boutiques, and a myriad of activities makes the Montage a more than perfect place to swing down South for a long-weekend getaway for friends, families and couples alike. It’s a place where manners are polished to a high shine and where Southern-style service will go above and beyond your expectations.
Attaché Tip
: Take a boat tour to the area’s private beaches, historic Daufuskie Island, and the May River Sandbar.
Sublime Comporta
COMPORTA, PORTUGAL Nestled on a stunning 17 acre estate, surrounded by undulating umbrella pines and cork trees, wild sand dunes, stunning rice fields and over 60km of pristine, white-sand beaches is Sublime Comporta — a magical, unspoiled place yet to be discovered. The rooms and villas stretch across several buildings adding to the exclusivity of the hotel. It the utmost tranquility and simplicity, with deserted beaches and private lakes nearby.
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Attaché Tip
: See one of Europe’s unique artisanal fishing ports with a local fisherman or book an excursion to discover Portugal’s only resident dolphin community.
Pa Sak Tong Villas CHIANG RAI, THAILAND
Pa Sak Tong Villas is a secluded luxury estate set among acres of sprawling gardens, ponds and rice fields, offering privacy and world-class service for wellness seekers in the picturesque heart of northern Thailand. Pa Sak Tong is perfectly located to explore the outstanding natural beauty, ancient settlements, Buddhist shrines, and unique hill tribe culture of the Chiang Rai province. The province is the original capital of the Lanna Kingdom and is rich in historical significance. The City of Chiang Rai is considered small by Thai standards, but has a very unique feel to it and has many historic attractions that can be reached on foot or by bicycle.
Attaché Tip
: Take an invigorating hike up Doi Chiang Mountain and learn how coffee is made at Charlie’s Coffee
Plantation.
To book one of these hotels or for assistance with any other travel needs, please contact your Attaché.
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or businesses worldwide, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not only of major importance from a business perspective, but also has a major impact on all aspects of society, including economic, social, and environmental. At Luxury Attaché, CSR is vitally important to who we are as a company. We are proud inaugural sponsors of Broadway’s Babies, an organization that uses the arts as a bridge to bring education, compassion, and possibility to children in need around the world.
Broadway’s Babies was founded in 2016 by Katy Pfaffl and Ben Houghton following their first trip to the Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project in India as volunteer music teachers with Artists Striving to End Poverty. “The stories of the children we served and the mission of the school to use education as a means to break the cycle of poverty moved us to dedicate ourselves to the cause using the strongest tools we possessed: our skills as music teachers and our connections within the Broadway community,” says Houghton, adding, “Even in New York City, an arts mecca and one of the wealthiest cities in the world, our programming is the very first arts education that some of our high school students at the Urban Assembly School in East Harlem have ever had.”
Houghton says that the organization’s goal is to be able to offer arts programming to as many communities-in-need as they can. Pfaffl and Houghton believe that the soft skills gained from studying the arts from a young age—communication, emotional management, self-motivation, self-expression, problem solving, critical thinking, and perseverance—are vital keys to long-term success, creating a future full of creative and empathetic adults excelling throughout all professions.
Since its inception in 2016, Broadway’s Babies’ programming has grown from its initial goal to provide music teachers yearround at Shanti Bhavan to include weekly workshops led by Broadway guest-artists in the Women-in-Need homeless shelter system, weekly music classes at two Urban Assembly Schools in Harlem, and hiring four local teachers to lead year-round music, dance, and visual arts programming for two schools in Jacmel, Haiti. Future plans include expanding into more schools and community centers around New York City next year, as well as bringing programming to communities in South Africa and the Philippines within the next few years.
Houghton and Pfaffl see CSR as fundamentally important to the success and growth of the organization. With the money raised by the Broadway community in their fundraising concerts and the support of a few generous private donors, they have been able to start incredible programs around the world. Houghton notes, “CSR initiatives can spawn truly life-changing effects for individuals and communities here and around the world with minimal effort.”
For more information on Broadway’s Babies, please email info@broadwaysbabies.com.
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TASTE OF CHICAGO CHICAGO JULY 11-15 Each summer since 1980, Taste of Chicago has presented quite the diverse array of cuisines at the largest outdoor food festival in the world. Set against picturesque Grant Park on the city’s lakefront, Taste of Chicago makes it easy to enjoy the festival’s ongoing events and performances.
PARRISH ART MUSEUM MIDSUMMER PARTY HAMPTONS JULY 14 The annual highlight of the Hamptons social season celebrates the local community and the many artists and patrons who have taken part in the Parrish Museum. Over 1,000 artists, philanthropists, business leaders, and art world aficionados gather in support of this iconic institution.
MIAMI SWIM WEEK MIAMI JULY 12-17 Recognized as the leader in swimwear exhibitions worldwide, The Swimwear Association of Florida is the industry’s premier global trade show with more than three decades of expertise. Check out the expo for a peek at next season’s hottest trends.
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DAN’S GRILLHAMPTON BRIDGEHAMPTON JULY 20 It’s Hamptons vs. NYC as GrillHampton pits East End chefs against Manhattan chefs in a one-of-a-kind cooking competition and tasting event. Enjoy great grilled fare, beer and specialty cocktails—then be part of the action as you vote for the finest food of the night.
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DAN’S TASTE OF TWO FORKS BRIDGEHAMPTON JULY 21 Celebrating its 8th year as the creme de la creme of the Hamptons summer events scene, Taste of Two Forks continues to proudly spotlight the bounty of both the North and South Forks, featuring tastings from over 45 top restaurants, chefs and purveyors.
US OPEN OF SURFING LOS ANGELES JULY 28- AUGUST 5 Gear up for the biggest action-packed sports event in the U.S.A.—the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing presented by the World Qualifying Series. In addition to weeks of highperformance surfing, spectators enjoy the contest village, associated skateboard and BMX demos and contests, fashion shows, shopping venues, live music, and more.
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LOLLAPALOOZA CHICAGO AUGUST 2-5 Chicago’s annual world renowned music festival will be featuring 170+ bands from all over the world, an art market, and the city’s best eats hosted in Chicago’s beautiful Grant Park. The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White and Arctic Monkeys have been tapped to headline this year’s event. DAN’S MONTACO WATERFRONT FIESTA MONTAUK AUGUST 4 There is no better way to savor the summer than with an evening of tacos, tequila, surf and sunsets. Dan’s MonTaco returns to the newly refurbished Montauk Yacht Club on Saturday, August 4, where guests are invited to experience a Latin-inspired celebration like no other, featuring celebrated chefs’ culinary twists on classic Mexican cuisine. Dishes will be paired with Mexican cerveza, Spanish cavas, tequila and more. Must be 21+ to attend. LOS ANGELES FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES AUGUST 22-26 FOOD & WINE and Lexus are proud to present this four-day foodie extravaganza, now in its eighth year in the Los Angeles area. Catch glimpses of industry greats like Thomas Keller, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michelle Bernstein, and more between sips of chardonnay.
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EAT DRINK SF SAN FRANCISCO AUGUST 24-26 The Bay Area’s premier annual food, wine, beer, and spirits festival is not to be missed. From interactive events and endless tastings to free-flowing cocktails and educational demonstrations, there’s no shortage of epicurean entertainment for any foodie. CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE PEBBLE BEACH AUGUST 26 Gear up for this retro classic gathering of tire and turf honoring the art of the automobile through the years. From iconic classics to brand new debuts, there’s something for every car aficionado at Pebble Beach’s annual awards. U.S. OPEN NEW YORK AUGUST 27- SEPTEMBER 9 The U.S. Open is back for yet another annual gathering of tennis greats in the tournament of the year. Contenders and spectators from across the globe will flock to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for round after round of tennis at its finest. THE TASTE LOS ANGELES AUGUST 31- SEPTEMBER 2 This year, The Taste returns to Paramount Studios, in partnership with the Los Angeles Times, for a five-phase foodie blowout you won’t want to miss.
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MADE IN AMERICA MUSIC FESTIVAL PHILADELPHIA SEPTEMBER 1-2 Philadelphia will play home to this legendary music festival come Labor Day Weekend, featuring headliners like Jay Z, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Kaskade, and many more. NEW YORK FASHION WEEK NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 6-14 What’s black and white and chic all over? New York Fashion Week is back with a vengeance, drawing the industry’s top players from all corners of the globe—and we’ve got the hottest tickets in town. BON APPÉTIT PRESENTS FEAST PORTLAND PORTLAND, OR SEPTEMBER 13-16 The rising star of America’s culinary community will revel in the spotlight for this three-day celebration of food and drink, presented by Bon Appétit. Now in its sixth year, Feast Portland will enter yet another round of praise and acclaim from industry greats around the country. MUSIC CITY FOOD & WINE NASHVILLE SEPTEMBER 14-16 Join the country’s top culinary talent for Nashville’s two-day foodie extravaganza. Anne Burell, Andrew Zimmern, and Carla Hall are among this year’s all-star lineup.
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SUPER SEPTEMBER NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 27-28 Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance’s iconic Super Saturday has a new name, a new date and a new look. Timed to national Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, Super September takes place September 27 and 28 at the hottest venue, Pier 17, in the newly transformed Seaport District NYC. This new event will have everything you’ve loved— hands-on shopping with top designers, with lots of additions—tastings, mixologists, virtual experiences, unique beauty bars! CHICAGO GOURMET CHICAGO SEPTEMBER 28-30 Fun, sun, and great eats...what more could we ask for? Chicago’s Millennium Park will come alive with this Bon Appétit event featuring interactive wine and cocktail seminars, food tastings and demonstrations, events for the whole family, and so much more. JAMES BEARD: TASTE AMERICA TOUR NEW ORLEANS & PHOENIX SEPTEMBER 28-29 The James Beard Foundation will kick off a nationwide benefit and epicurean tour for the James Beard Foundation’s Scholarship Fund. This ten-city tour will give diners across America the chance to experience custom menus, culinary demonstrations, book signings and more from JBF All-Star chefs, in collaboration with local chefs. NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL 56 NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 14 Movie buffs rejoice! This highly anticipated annual event will take place at the Film Society of Lincoln Center from September 28-October 15, and the lineup of 25 films will include top prizewinners from both Cannes and Berlin film festivals. IMAGE COURTESY OF KRIS ATOMIC
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2018 TRAVEL EDITION
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