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Great looks for a trip from San Francisco to Napa Valley—or almost anywhere—this spring.
Stroll evocative streets, sip extraordinary whisky and taste the haggis in Edinburgh.
Explore the jungle near the intersection of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
Ancient history, wonderful food and astonishing natural beauty come together in Sicily.
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What: AMSTERDAM
A stylish visit to the Dutch capital.
It is increasingly difficult to top Amsterdam when it comes to the visual arts and architectural and natural beauty. And when visiting the Dutch capital, it is even tougher to beat the location of the Dylan. Situated on the Keizersgracht, one of the city’s most stunning central canals, this charming, Price: five-star boutique hotel $000,000 is comprised of several connected 18th-century Contact: buildings and includes a Name Lastname Company or Brand restaurant, Vinkeles, with Address, 000.000.000, few one of Amsterdam’s website.com Michelin stars. It has its own 19th-century wooden boat in which guests can tour the canals and it is a short stroll from the major museums, fashionable shopping, the city’s vibrant music scene and the world-famous floating flower market. This spring, the hotel is launching 16 new canalview rooms.
1 Optimo International Hat This throwback fedora has a low crown, narrow ribbon and binding, 2 1/8-inch brim and a soft, velvety finish. Available in a wide range of colors (here in medium-dark club brown with a copper-brown contrasting trim). Price: starts at $650 Contact: 312.922.2999, info@optimo.com, optimo.com
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3 Paul Stuart
This new compact model with 7X zoom is Leica’s first to feature an integrated WiFi module, allowing users to wirelessly transfer pictures and videos to smartphones and tablets. Available in Champagne (pictured) and Bordeaux.
Cashmere Reversible Zip Mock-Neck Sweater This 100 percent cashmere sweater—one side is solid royal blue, the other is royal blue-and-white striped—is made in Italy.
Price: $699 Contact: 800.222.0118, us.leica-camera.com
Price: $1,297 Contact: 800.678.8278, paulstuart.com
Contact: hotel@ dylanamsterdam.com, 31.20.530.2010, dylanamsterdam.com
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What: S I C I LY
An ideal way to take in Italy's ancient and beautiful southern terrain.
Much of Sicily remains relatively pristine and filled with vibrant, sunbleached towns, breathtaking archeological sites and vast natural beauty unfettered by sprawl. A great way to take in the sights, survey the surprisingly disparate landscapes and savor the first-rate food and wine is by car. Likewise, the Price: laid-back character of this $000,000 Mediterranean region seems Contact: best suited for overnight Name staysLastname in private villas instead Company or Brand of hotels. Think Sicily Address, 000.000.000, maintains a superb collection website.com of properties, which are available exclusively through the company, so quality standards are kept at a strict premium. Check out its portfolio of 13 villas— including the well-appointed 12-bedroom Don Arcangelo all’Olmo in Giarre and the more intimate four-bedroom Al Jafar in Paceco—which each come with a full-time domestic staff. Contact: info@thethinkingtraveller .com, 800.490.1107, thethinkingtraveller.com/thinksicily
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1 KP MacLane Men’s Polo
2 Loro Piana Roadster
3 Ralph Lauren Black
Made in New York from fabric created and dyed in France, these classic polo shirts are super-soft and breathable. Available in white, navy, green, black and pink.
Walk Loafers Made of water-repellent suede, these moccasins feature ultrafine nappa leather lining, leather soles with anti-slip rubber treads and space on the heel for the owner's name.
Label Linen Sport Coat Made in Italy, this lightweight jacket features vented cuffs and hem.
Price: $175 Contact: 800.441.4174, kpmaclane.com
Price: $950 Contact: loropiana.com
Price: $1,595 Contact: 888.475.7674, ralphlauren.com
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Alpine
What: VERBIER, SWITZERLAND
An astonishing spot and great gear for a mountain adventure.
Verbier—a pristine mountainside village just under two hours by car from Geneva—is an ideal destination for those seeking an active vacation. Serious skiers come in winter for the resort’s famously long, winding and often challenging on-and-off-piste runs. Summer is another big draw, with its 590 miles Price: of hiking trails, 310 miles $000,000 of biking trails, terrific golfing, paragliding and Contact: Name Lastname annual music festival. Company or hotel, Brand a highThe W Address, 000.000.000, end property that website.com opened in December with 123 guest rooms and suites, all of which have private balconies and fireplaces, is located at the base of the mountain, just a few steps from the main gondola. Guests can take advantage of the W’s Away Spa, Arola restaurant and exceptionally helpful ski concierge services. Contact: 41.27.472.8888, wverbier.com
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1 Brunello Cucinelli Safari
2 Best Made Alpine
3 Oliver Peoples
Jacket Made in Italy from waterproof brushed cotton. Available in ink (midnight blue).
Rucksack This versatile backpack features cotton webbing shoulder straps, strong bridle-leather closure straps, leather lash-tabs for gear and a detachable hip strap.
Sir O’Malley Sun Named for Peter O'Malley, the former longtime owner of the LA Dodgers, the classic O'Malley frames have been updated and come in five different frame-and-lens combinations, including vintage light brown with green glass.
Price: $2,145 Contact: boutique .brunellocucinelli.com
Price: $398 Contact: 888.708.7824, bestmadeco.com
Price: $510 Contact: ecommerce@ oliverpeoples.com, 888.568.1655, oliverpeoples.com
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What: S P R I N G FA S H I O N
Seasonal clothing and gear perfect for a weekend excursion or daily wear.
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Dress shirt ($650) and sweater ($950) by Brioni 888.778.8775, brioni.com Watch by A. Lange & SĂśhne ($40,100) alange-soehne.com Elie sunglasses by Shauns Shades ($240) 844.SHAUNSCA, shaunscalifornia.com 1962 Chevrolet Corvette ($70,000) San Francisco Sports Cars 415.847.4169, sanfranciscosportscars.com
Valley Whether you’re dressing for a drive in San Francisco, a sail on the Bay or croquet in Napa Valley, here are the clothes for a weekend in the land of wine and startups.
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At left: Made-to-measure suit ($4,375) and French-cuffed shirt ($450) by Isaia 212.753.4000 saksfifthavenue.com Gray suede belt by Brioni (price available upon request) 888.778.8775 brioni.com Calfskin loafers by Santoni ($675) santonishoes.com Dee sunglasses by Shauns Shades ($380) 844.SHAUNSCA shaunscalifornia.com Bourdon briefcase by Dunhill ($1,040) 212.753.9292 dunhill.com
At right: Shirt by Isaia ($450) 212.753.4000 saksfifthavenue.com Sweater by Brooks Brothers ($198) 800.274.1815 brooksbrothers.com Cotton Tela coat ($890) and jeans ($290) by Stone Island 212.334.4744 stoneisland.com Slipper shoes by Santoni ($470) santonishoes.com Escape 24 Hour bag by Dunhill ($925) 212.753.9292 dunhill.com Classic Flight 26� ($890) and Flight Cabin Trolley ($770) suitcases by Rimowa 519.653.1445 rimowa.com
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At left: Sweater ($995) and shorts ($395) by Ralph Lauren Purple Label 888.475.7674 ralphlauren.com Clipper Sport watch by Hermès ($4,350) 800.441.4488 hermes.com 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 37 sailboat ($230,000) 410.990.0270 beneteauusa.com
Price: $000,000 Contact: Name Lastname Company or Brand Address, 000.000.000, website.com
At right: Shirt by Kent & Curwen ($225) kentandcurwen.co.uk Cardigan by Brooks Brothers ($168) 800.274.1815 brooksbrothers.com Portuguese watch by IWC ($12,400) 800.432.9330 iwc.com Constellation phone by Vertu ($5,950) vertu.com
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At left: Shirt ($225), sweater ($425), trousers ($245) and jacket (price upon request) by Kent & Curwen kentandcurwen.co.uk Wing tips by Santoni ($465) santonishoes.com
At right: Aviator jacket ($5,295) and shirt ($610) by Brunello Cucinelli 212.627.9202 brunellocucinelli.com Pants by Eidos ($175) 212.705.2000 bloomingdales.com Belt by Brioni (price available upon request) 888.778.8775 brioni.com Tie by Marwood ($150) 855.553.3263, eastdane.com Loafers by Fratelli Rossetti ($840) 212.888.5107 fratellirossetti.com Kilburn bag by Ghurka ($1,495) 212.993.7231 ghurka.com CREDITS: Fashion Editor: JENNIFER LEE Photographer: RC RIVERA Model: BROOKS THOMAS Groomer: YVETTE SWALLOW FOR AUBRI BALK Special thanks to Shreve & Co., San Francisco, for providing watches and phone, 415.421.2600, shreve.com; Meadowood Napa Valley, a Relais & Ch창teau property, for the croquet lawn and estate suite locations, 800.458.8080, meadowood.com; and Anna Kauffman Productions, San Francisco, for location production, annakauffman@me.com
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Aquatic
What: D E E P W AT E R C AY, B A H A M A S
An ocean-bound adventure just east of the U.S.
A short plane ride from South Florida, Deep Water Cay (pronounced “key”) is a private, 2.2-mile-long island resort in the heart of what many expert anglers believe is the world’s best environment for catching the elusive bonefish, or “gray ghost,” and the equally wily permit fish. The 250 square miles of shallow, flat, Price: mangrove-fringed sandbars $000,000 that surround the narrow Contact: strip of land are credited Name Lastname with making it a top-class Company or Brand fishing 000.000.000, spot. Address, website.com After a day of casting, snorkeling, diving, sailing, kayaking or nature-walking, visitors typically gather at sunset to sip cocktails and tell tales in the Blue Hole bar at the edge of an infinity pool overlooking the sea, before sitting down to a family-style dinner. DWC recently underwent a $10 million renovation that added new guest cottages and more. Contact: 888.420.6202, deepwatercay.com
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1 Vilebrequin
2 Swims Sport Loafer
3 Calibre de Cartier Diver
Caroubier Shirt This classic pairs well with swimming trunks, shorts or lightweight slacks for a warm-weather look that is both elegant and relaxed. Made from 100 percent linen.
This breathable and waterresistant loafer made from rubber and nylon comes equipped for a long day on the water. Features include an antislip and non-marking sole, durable and flexible outer shell and antibacterial insole.
This new timepiece merges Cartier style—thin enough to wear every day—with the rugged requirements of a true diver’s tool.
Price: $200 Contact: 888.458.0051, us.vilebrequin.com
Price: $169 Contact: info@swims.com, swims.com
Price: $8,900 (stainless steel); $28,100 (rose gold) Contact: Thibaut Pellegrin, thibaut.pellegrin@ cartier.com, 212.446.3498, cartier.com
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Exotic
What: CHIANG RAI, THAILAND
The perfect spot for a jungle adventure.
A 75-minute plane ride from Bangkok—near the intersection of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, where the Mekong and Ruak rivers meet—sits the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle. The central hotel Price: complex is comprised of 15 $000,000 individually themed tents. Made of canvas tightly Contact: Name Lastname stretched over wooden Company or Brand beams, the structures are Address, 000.000.000, fitted with two zippered website.com flaps that serve as doors to a private bamboo terrace, outdoor shower and bathroom. Many guests come here for the elephant sanctuary, where they can ride the majestic gray beasts through the surrounding thick jungle.
1 Belstaff Radford Jacket
2 Hermès Men’s Dual
3 Ernest Alexander
Made from 6-ounceweight waxed cotton, this jacket has plenty of roomy pockets, underarm air vents and adjustable snap cuffs. Available in military green (pictured here) and red.
Time Cape Cod Watch A handsome rectangular stainless steel case frames a square 36.5mm-by35.4mm face on this classic mechanical timepiece, which comes with an opaline silvered dial and a matte Havana alligator strap.
Banker’s Weekender This well-proportioned bag has a leather-framed opening allowing easy access to a large, lined main compartment as well as interior zippered and open-top side pockets.
Price: $695 Contact: 866.925.3563, belstaff.com
Price: $7,500 Contact: 800.441.4488, hermes.com
Price: $395 (canvas) and $595 (waxed cotton) Contact: 800.770.6658, ernestalexander.com
Contact: 66.2.650.2650, fourseasons.com/ goldentriangle
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Historic
What: EDINBURGH
Ingredients for a wellprepared romp through the Scottish capital.
Following a recent $40 million renovation, Edinburgh’s Caledonian hotel, or “the Caley” as it’s known locally, is a premier destination for visitors to the historic Scottish city. This new addition to the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts portfolio, with its 241 guest rooms and suites, is ideally Price: located at the west end of $000,000 Princes Street—Edinburgh’s central thoroughfare—just Contact: below Edinburgh Castle. Name Lastname Company or Brand The hotel’s food and Address, 000.000.000, beverage program is website.com top-notch. While in town, visit the designer shops on George Street; take a private tour of the Castle, which the concierge can arrange; explore Old Town, a surviving medieval neighborhood; and lunch on shepherd’s pie, beef stew or haggis in a local pub. Contact: guest_caledonian @waldorfastoria.com, 44.131.222.8888, thecaledonianedinburgh.com
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1 The Balvenie
2 Aesop Jet Set Kit
3 Hunter Balmoral
Portwood This 21-year-old singlemalt is aged in former port casks, which gives it its more original characteristics: a nose with bright fruit and a nutty dryness, refined, silky flavors of honey and spice, and a long, gentle, nutty finish.
This travel kit from Australian skin care company Aesop contains four 50ml bottles of the basics: shampoo, conditioner, Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and Rind Concentrate Body Balm. Pair it with the company’s Ginger Flight Therapy aromatherapy oil and Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Hydrator eye serum.
Sovereign Boots Made for all seasons, these waterproof boots are handmade from heavyduty natural rubber, have a cushioned footbed and are lined with leather. They feature a full-length side gusset and multidirectional tread for better traction on slippery surfaces.
Price: $200 per 750ml bottle Contact: info@ thebalvenie.com, us.thebalvenie.com
Price: $37 Contact: aesop.com
Price: $475 Contact: information @hunter-boot.com, 877.495.1500, usa.hunter-boot.com