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Ultimate Experiences
Fall 2020
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Exploring Napa Valley’s vineyards.
Onward & Upward
NO ONE COULD HAVE PREDICTED THE TURBELENT RIDE WE’VE EMBARKED ON THIS YEAR. But
while uncertainty remains, one aspect of travel remains steadfast: It’s an essential desire. Exploring physical terrain and new communities manifests our collective hope to be connected emotionally. And that’s where travel shines.
When I first ventured out post pandemic, to the Florida Keys, I was witness to what a longtime local described as “One of the top 10 sunsets in my lifetime.” Yes, there were masks, and while we social distanced, watching the sun cast a candy-orange curtsy across the sky, the gratitude felt while experienced nature’s brilliant performance was all the more profound. As you navigate this issue, I hope you find inspiration in nature and community, as seen via Ignacio Maza’s compelling stories on Where to Go Next (page 44) and Istanbul, Turkey (page 50).
Exploring is in our DNA. Let’s continue to safely journey, with gratitude, together.
Enjoy the issue!
ERIN LENTZ, EDITOR IN CHIEF
EDITORIAL
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Erin Lentz
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Karrie Sims
EDITOR AT LARGE Ignacio Maza
MANAGING EDITOR Amanda Merz
PHOTO DIRECTOR Stefanie Michejda
COPY EDITOR Sarah Taylor Asquith
CONTRIBUTORS Ignacio Maza, Jen Murphy, Claire Woodbridge
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CONTRIBUTORS
Jen Murphy WRITER p. 18
Jen Murphy writes the What’s Your Workout column for the Wall Street Journal and contributes to publications including Town & Country, Conde Nast Traveler, Men’s Journal, Outside and Food & Wine. She is the author of the Yoga (Man)ual.
MY COVID-19 SILVER LINING:
I had moved to Maui and was able to surf every day during the pandemic. DREAMING OF…Hugging my mom.
CURRENT OBSESSION: My new Kazuma custom 9’0” longboard. WHERE TO NEXT: The Great Bear Rainforest, Canada.
Ignacio Maza
WRITER p. 44 Ignacio Maza is Signature Travel Network’s Executive Vice President, responsible for the network’s luxury business development. He’s visited more than 100 countries on seven continents, and has worked in the travel industry for 40 years. His articles and insights have appeared in The New York Times, AFAR, Luxury Travel Advisor, ASTA Advisor, and more.
MY COVID-19 SILVER
LINING: Early morning walks in New York’s Central Park and counting my blessings.
BIGGEST SURPRISE WHILE
VISITING TURKEY: Cappadocia. The rock churches blew me away, as did the unique and otherworldly landscapes. CURRENT OBSESSION: Getting to a beach resort in the Caribbean soon.
WHERE TO NEXT: Uzbekistan. I want to explore the famous cities of the Silk Road—Samarkand, Khiva, and Bukhara, and follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo.