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rowing up in the Midwest, the first signs of spring were always delightful. I recall the thrill of knowing that boots, mittens, and heavy coats would be stored soon, replaced by sneakers, swimsuits, and light, bright-colored clothing. When my mother’s garden burst with tulips, lilies, and azaleas, I knew spring had finally arrived. In Tokyo and Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms are the symbol of springtime, turning parks and parkways into pink and white wonderlands. In Chicago, hearty tulip bulbs (planted optimistically each fall along Lake Shore Drive and Michigan Avenue) confidently push their way through the ground, gloriously brightening the city’s busiest thoroughfares. Paris has its own way of signaling spring. In April, delicate rains coax nature into a change that happens nearly overnight — blossoms bursting with color and trees, planted in perfect rows, tentatively releasing more buds with each ray of sunshine until there is a staggering eruption of green. As a child, spring meant the beginning of four months spent outside. Biking, tennis, swimming, and golf, along with neighborhood games, kept us busy well into the evenings, while (as I now understand) our parents pursued other delights. As a parent, I planned activities for my own children and now, as a grandparent, my joys of springtime include making plans with my grandchildren that will make the most of the long days of summer. In this issue, from cover to close, our focus is on what there is to do. So, whatever you want to do and whomever you want to share your adventures with — your children or grandchildren, your partner, your entire extended family, even your furry friends — there is a destination and a hotel determined to help you fulfill all the promises of spring. From 72 hours in . . . featuring Paris, Montreal, and Chicago to extended journeys through Amsterdam and Zürich, and a look at the magic of seasonal hotels and resorts. I found gems to add to my list — even when I was already familiar with the destination. I’m sure you will, too. I wish you joy-filled planning and a long season of play.
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“In Tokyo and Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms are the symbol of springtime”
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CAROLINE BISHOP
John is a British/Greek travel writer and photographer specializing in Greece, and a contributor to CNN Travel, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, and The Sunday Times. He plans to spend a few weeks this summer in Corfu’s UNESCO-listed capital and multitude of beaches, as well as dipping his toes into the sea off the Epirus coast.
Rodney has lived in Amsterdam for more than 20 years and regularly contributes about the city to international publications. Most summers, he goes to Greece (where he lived in the 1980s); he also plans to visit Italy this year, to see friends.
John is an Irish-born, Londonbased journalist whose work appears in The Financial Times, The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure, and Robb Report. The founder of the luxury travel consultancy and content agency LUTE, he’s an authority on all things connected to the luxury travel industry. Upcoming trips include a Botswana safari and visit to a Puglian palace.
Caroline is a British freelance journalist, editor, and author currently living in Switzerland. She co-wrote the DK Eyewitness Switzerland travel guide 2019 and is the author of two novels. This summer she hopes to see her family in Canada – first visiting Calgary, then hiking and camping in the Rockies, before spending time in Toronto or Montreal.
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Two superb summer destinations, both rich in culture and sublime beaches
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47 IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Spotlight on Zürich’s trendy Züri West district
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For a trip to remember with friends and family, consider one of these exceptional residences for a home away from home
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A selection of superb hotels to visit this summer
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Share your adventures with your furry travel companions
65 LIFE & ARTS Creators and experiences to move you
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The powerful legacy of dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey
70 SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS The joy of experiencing live outdoor music events
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The exquisite art of Japanese woodblock prints
106 WHERE IN THE WORLD Passalacqua, Lake Como, Italy
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The Formula 1™ Monaco Grand Prix races through the streets of the principality every May
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Exploring Proseccoland
A COMPILATION OF GLOBAL EVENTS CONTRIBUTORS: JOHN BRUNTON, SOPHIE DAVIES, KIMBERLEY LOVATO, ANJA MUTIĆ, SARAH NOTTON
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Visitors to Venice quickly discover the local custom of enjoying a chilled glass of Prosecco, Italy’s signature sparkling wine, that is rivaling even Champagne as the world’s favorite bubbly. But few realize that this Venetian specialty – also one of the key ingredients of the famed Harry’s Bar Bellini cocktail – comes from grapes grown on idyllic vineyards lining bucolic, rolling hills that are just an hour’s drive from the Serenissima. A relaxed day trip ideally takes in cantina wine tastings and feasting off traditional Veneto cuisine in a wood-beamed “agriturismo” farmhouse osteria. While the official region producing Prosecco is vast, stretching from Lake Garda to Italy’s border with Slovenia, the historic heart of the vineyard, producing the highest-quality vintages, meanders for around 30 miles through picturesque country lanes from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano. Known as “The Prosecco Hills,” these spectacular landscapes were recently recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Head straight for Valdobbiadene, the unofficial wine capital, to pick up the Strada del Prosecco, an easilymarked route of cantina, trattorie, and cultural sights. Just outside Valdobbiadene, the majestic Palladianstyle Villa Sandi produces an excellent range of Prosecco, while at nearby Santo Stefano, a tiny hamlet hidden amid a maze of vineyards, reserve a tasting at either Bisol, which offers a serious winery tour, or Casa Coste Piane, where Loris Follador, a rustic smallholder, makes outstanding naturally fermented frizzante, served at many of Italy’s Michelin-starred restaurants. For lunch, the cozy Osteria Al Castelletto serves local specialties like plump asparagus and porcini mushrooms and steaming spaghetti topped with a duck ragù. Carry on toward Conegliano and the road is lined with similar tempting stop-offs – the best discoveries are always the ones you make yourself rather than guidebook recommendations. By John Brunton
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Battle of the BBQs ▷ JUNE 25–26
For 30 years, The Giant National Capital BBQ Battle has been cooking up great food, music, and fun on America’s Main Street, Pennsylvania Avenue. This tasty event delivers a two-day line-up of everything meat, including BBQ and grilled food samples from top chefs and BBQ champions, cooking demonstrations, interactive exhibits, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, and nonstop live entertainment on three music stages. All proceeds benefit the USO Metro and The Capital Area Food Bank. bbqindc.com
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Fashion forward ▷ UNTIL NOVEMBER 6
As menswear reaches new heights of creativity and expression, the Victoria and Albert Museum is spotlighting its evolution with a major new exhibition. Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear will look at how designers, tailors, artists, and clients are reshaping and performing masculinity through the art of fashion. vam.ac.uk
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A regatta to remember ▷ SEPTEMBER 4 In a city known for its spectacles, the first Sunday in September sees one of its most exuberant events, the Regata Storica. Rowing has been practiced in the Venetian lagoon for thousands of years and this culmination of Venice’s rowing calendar begins with a pageant of 16th-century-style gondolas steered by rowers in historical dress. The main event features four separate gondola races as local rowers compete to race their boats down the Grand Canal.
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Find one of New York’s most stylish hotdog stands in the heart of Upper East Side. Adorned with the hotel’s iconic black and white stripes, The Mark’s Haute Dog Stand serves hungry guests and passersby gourmet, organic chicken and grass-fed beef hotdogs by the renowned chef, JeanGeorges Vongerichten. This delicious snack is topped with a special kimchi relish and all your favorite condiments.
For more on summer concerts this season, turn to our feature on page 70
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AN ISLAND OF ART Home to Yayoi Kusama’s polka-dot pumpkin sculpture, Kabocha, Japan’s alluring art island Naoshima is celebrating its 30th anniversary by adding two new galleries. Angular concrete Valley Gallery by acclaimed Japanese architect Tadao Ando has a slit steel roof letting in light, while the Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery Time Corridor houses works by the Japanese contemporary artist, including his Glass Tea House, Mondrian. Located in the Seto Inland Sea, with its sunny beaches and rural atmosphere, Naoshima is a relaxing getaway from urban Tokyo or Osaka. Visitors walk or cycle around modern art museums, sculptures, and installations, including Chichu Art Museum and Lee Ufan Museum, all designed by Ando and featuring local and international works. Naoshima also hosts Setouchi Triennale, which showcases art on 12 regional islands, including nearby Teshima. By Sophie Davies Dates for 2022: summer (August 5 to September 4); fall (September 29 to November 6). benesse-artsite.jp; setouchi-artfest.jp
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This summer, concertgoers in San Diego have a stunning new waterfront venue: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is an architectural wonder on the edge of San Diego Bay and the heart of downtown. A sparkling new home to the San Diego Symphony, the list of performers this summer includes Olivia Rodrigo and Bonnie Raitt.
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Proof is in the pudding
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CREATING A GREEN SCENE Monaco’s high-rolling raison d’être is world renowned and glitters gold year-round. But these days, the tony enclave on the French Riviera shimmers green, too. Championed by the reigning monarch and his eponymous environmental charity, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, ambitious plans are afoot to cut carbon emissions by 55% before 2030 and turn Monaco carbon-neutral by 2050. This planet-first fierceness is evident around the 0.76-square-mile territory and is best explored via its expansive, efficient, and affordable public transportation network of hundreds of e-bikes and electric cars, hybrid buses, and a solar-powered shuttle boat. Close to 200 charging stations nudge drivers toward a 100% electric car future, and include the principality’s first super-charger, located at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, which replenishes batteries in less than 20 minutes. Human power remains a delightful way to visit Monaco’s tranquil gardens and parks, which make up more than a fifth of the sundrenched city-state, including the cliff-clinging Exotic Garden, reopening this summer after a nearly two-year closure. Urban gardening is soaring to new heights, with beehives, hen huts, and vegetable gardens installed on rooftops, including a 4,000-square-foot plot that feeds Michelin-starred restaurant, Blue Bay. “Monaco has proved that high standards and elegance can match with sustainability and environmental preservation,” said Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Vice President Olivier Wenden. “Visiting Monaco means experiencing a dynamic destination that knows how to meet the needs that the future requires.” By Kimberley Lovato
Long-time fans of British desserts (or puddings as they are known) will be pleased to learn about a new kid on the block, the Platinum Pudding. As part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, fine food purveyors Fortnum & Mason held a competition to create a brandnew pudding in the Queen’s honor. The much-loved savory staple Coronation chicken was similarly created to celebrate the Queen’s coronation in 1953. At press time, the winning entry was yet to be revealed. For more delicious British desserts to tempt you, turn to our feature on page 74
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MARVEL AT THE MASTERS ▷ JULY 7 TO SEPTEMBER 2 Without a doubt the highlight of Laguna Beach’s Festival of Arts, the Pageant of the Masters is an enchanting evening spectacle of tableaux vivants (living pictures). The 90-minute show features faithful recreations of classical and contemporary works of art brought to life through storytelling, music, and stage illusions. This year’s theme is Wonderful World and the audience will be taken on a journey through African art, works by Swedish painter Carl Larsson, and a recreation of a painting by Tiepolo depicting a Venice canal with people at a carnival. foapom.com
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Roland-Garros French Open ▷ MAY 16 TO JUNE 5
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▷ JUNE 27 TO JULY 10 Tennis returns to Europe this summer with Paris and London hosting two of the sport’s biggest Grand Slams. RolandGarros matches are played both during the day and at night-time on clay, while Wimbledon’s grass tournament is the oldest in the world. Rafael Nadal hopes to cement his place in history with a record 22nd Grand Slam victory this year.
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MUST-SEE MUSEUM ▷ FROM JUNE 11
Culture vultures visiting Norway this summer should head to Oslo’s striking new waterfront National Museum. Designed by Kleihues + Schuwerk in local slate, the mammoth Nasjonalmuseet will be the largest art museum in the Nordic countries, merging several former galleries. Exhibiting era-spanning art, architecture, and design, it features The Scream by famed Norwegian painter Edvard Munch and an opening show celebrating contemporary Norwegian art. The permanent collection space has been expanded and a glowing LED-illuminated Light Hall with marble-glass walls atop the building hosts temporary exhibitions. Dine outdoors on the plaza or admire roof terrace views. By Sophie Davies
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FIA Monaco Grand Prix ▷ MAY 26–29 The most glamorous of all Formula 1™ races roars into the principality of Monaco at the end of May. Take up a position, preferably on a yacht, and watch the drivers speed masterfully through this famous street circuit. formula1.com
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The North Shore on the island of Oahu is known for its laid-back surfing culture and coral-rich waters. It is also the location for one of the best renditions of Hawaii’s signature sweet treat: shave ice. A local institution that has delighted customers since 1951, Matsumoto Shave Ice fans include former President Barack Obama. Patrons flock there to sample the many flavor combinations, topped with condensed milk and azuki bean. matsumotoshaveice.com
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▷ MAY 27 TO JUNE 18 Spark your sense of wonder at Vivid Sydney, the city’s popular annual festival of light art, music, and ideas, which sees jaw-dropping outdoor projections illuminate iconic harborside buildings such as the Sydney Opera House. Visitors can wander the free trail of vibrant light installations and interactive light art sculptures, including kaleidoscopic, large-scale 3D works by local and international designers. The festival also showcases innovation and creativity, hosting talks by cutting-edge thinkers and live concerts by popular musicians. vividsydney.com
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UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 ▷ JULY 6–31 England is hosting the 13th UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 tournament this summer. The quadrennial international tournament kicks off at Manchester United’s ground Old Trafford for the opening England vs. Austria match on July 6. Sixteen teams will then battle it out for a place in the final at the iconic Wembley Stadium – home to the England team – on July 31. uefa.com/womenseuro
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HOW YOU DOIN’? With nostalgia for our favorite TV shows a major trend right now, the FRIENDS™ Experience is set to be a big hit. Fans of the ultimate 1990s sitcom will get to step inside the world of Friends and explore set recreations, view original props and costumes, and, at the flagship location in New York City, sit on the couch at Central Perk. Immerse yourself in the world of Rachel, Ross, Monica et al in Denver, Nashville, Phoenix, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington, D.C., and NYC this year. friendstheexperience.com
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VIEW WITH A THRILL The iconic observation deck 360 CHICAGO on the 94th floor of John Hancock building has a new attraction for those looking for a thrilling perspective on the city’s famous skyline. The first of its kind in the world, TILT is an enclosed glass and steel movable platform holding up to eight people. It extends out and over The Magnificent Mile to offer downward-facing views from 1,030 feet. Get ready for the ride of your life! 360chicago.com/tilt
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Commonwealth Games ▷ JULY 28 TO AUGUST 8 The elite athletes of the 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth will converge on Birmingham, England, for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Games have been held every four years since 1930 – with a hiatus during World War II. birmingham2022.com
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Swet’s signature gin cocktail SALTY DOG
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This cocktail features Hendrick’s gin mixed with grapefruit juice and syrup. Swet also likes to add 1/2 ounce of Aquavit. “The caraway flavor plays well with the grapefruit.” Completed by a generous rubbing of salt around the glass, it is topped off with a distinctive, signature Johnny Swet grapefruit garnish.
Johnny Swet is founding partner of JIMMY at ModernHaus SoHo in New York City
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Lyaness, at Sea Containers London, takes its cocktails to new (and surprising) levels. “Lyaness is an amazing place to be right now,” says Louis Macpherson, the head bartender. This comfortable and fun cocktail bar welcomes guests with plush blue velvet sofas, radiant gold mirrors, supple leather stools, and the warm glow of a green marble bar. The extensive drinks list is tied closely to British culinary heritage. “London is the center point between old and new,” notes Macpherson, “so Lyaness is a product of our environment.” The aptly named “Lyaness British Cookbook” menu focuses on the ingredients, ensuring that each cocktail is totally distinctive. Mixologists spend months in their “lab” creating new cocktails built on five housemade ingredients you’ve probably never heard of: Oyster Honey, Blood Curaçao, Green Sauce Liqueur, Malt & Grass Amazake, and Fruit Furikake, which celebrates the rich history of Great Britain’s coastline with Scottish sugar kelp, dried and rehydrated with strawberry juice. Oyster Honey marries the salty richness of oysters with the floral and citrus notes of honey, and Blood Curaçao invokes the classic English dish of Black Pudding. For this signature ingredient, pig’s blood is cooked with American whiskey and vodka, and mixed with macerated orange and sugar. “It brings the body and richness of this by-product to the orange flavor of the liqueur,” Macpherson says. “It also reflects the nose-to-tail trend of not wasting any animal products being championed by restaurants such as St. John.” If you’re unsure what to try, you can sample each ingredient, and of course Macpherson won’t hesitate to point you toward his favorites. “People come here for something different,” he says. “Our guests trust us, and the second they try it — everyone likes it.”
Macpherson’s signature cocktail MCMASTER FIZZ
Created in honor of zero-waste pioneer and friend of Lyaness, Doug McMaster of sustainable restaurant Silo in Hackney, the cocktail’s ingredients include Bombay Sapphire gin and Lyaness’ signature Blood Curaçao ingredient. Topped up with soda and Fierfield, an Irish whiskey with botanicals, it is garnished with a crisp milk biscuit. “Looking at food systems around the world, blood (from meat production) and whey (from milk production) are the two most wasted by-products,” explains Macpherson. “Using them in the McMaster Fizz highlights the importance of thinking about our food sustainably.”
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Hotel concierges, and especially a Clef d’Or concierge, hold the key to a city. They pride themselves on making things happen for you. Alan Noone, Executive Head Concierge at The Stafford London, shares some insights on his city BY SARAH NOTTON
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What is the concierge’s role?
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We know every nook, every cranny, every detail, and every nuance of the city. Not only can I find you a table at London’s hottest restaurants, get you seats at Wimbledon, or entry to a soldout exhibit, I know which row to book to get the best view for the price of your ticket at all the West End shows.
Explain how the concierge service works
As soon as you’ve booked your trip, contact your hotel’s concierge team. If there’s something specific you have in mind, we can deal with any request (as long as it’s legal!). In 30 years, there’s rarely been an event or show I haven’t been able to get a guest into — thanks to the extensive network of contacts I’ve been crafting for decades. These contacts reach far beyond London’s city limits. So, let me know where you are headed next. I will reach out to a fellow concierge there, and they will take over and provide you with the best possible experience at your next destination.
Tell us some of your insider secrets
There’s an absolute gem just by The Stafford London — the elegant 18th-century Spencer House. It is one of the most magnificent mansions in the city, built for the first Earl of Spencer (yes, that Spencer family) as one of the most sumptuous private residences ever constructed in London. For antiques, Notting Hill’s Portobello Market on Saturdays is very well known, but serious buyers head to Bermondsey Market south of the River Thames. It’s much less touristy and goods can be a third of the price of Portobello. You need to get there early — around 5 a.m. on a Friday — but it is worth it.
What are your favorite spots in London?
A London pub, as they are completely unique to England. I have traveled to many European cities, the United States, and Australia and there is nowhere that does a pub as good as the U.K. and Ireland. Many are centuries old and brimming with history. You can be in a London pub having a drink with anyone from an
MP or a Lord, to the local postman — everybody mixes. Within walking distance of The Stafford London, I like The Red Lion, The Blue Posts, and Ye Grapes. For a dining treat, I try to visit Wiltons restaurant once a year. I’ve been very fortunate to have dined at the vast majority of London restaurants over the years, but I’ve found nothing that can beat a Dover sole and some fresh oysters at its Oyster Bar.
London will be buzzing this summer with The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Where will you be going to enjoy the city without all the crowds?
I step into some of the lovely churches we have in London — or Mount Street Gardens in the heart of Mayfair is a little gem and very quiet. Of course, there will be plenty of exciting things to do in London outside of the Queen’s Jubilee! Other unique London experiences are open-air live theater in Louis’ signature Regent’s Park, a performance at gin cocktail Shakespeare’s Globe, and swimming in The Serpentine in Hyde Park.
The Stafford London Executive Head Concierge Alan Noone
CLEFS D’OR – A MARK OF EXCELLENCE
A concierge wearing two crossed golden keys is an elite concierge, a member of Les Clefs d’Or (Keys of Gold). The society was named because the holder of this set of keys can open any door. These are highly trained professionals with valuable skills and contacts, and a passion for making every guest’s visit exceptional. To be admitted to Les Clefs d’Or, a concierge must have worked for five years in a hotel. For three of these years, they must have been a concierge. Membership requires recommendations by peers, as well as past and present employers, and letters from active society members. Some chapters administer a written exam that test an applicant’s knowledge of everything and anything a guest might desire. It can be a rigorous selection process. In Paris, for example, only 25% of all applicants are successful.
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ocated in a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site, Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende (San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico) is a design lover’s dream and rightly won the 2019 Prix Versailles World Architecture and Design Award for hotels in North America. Each of the guestrooms comes complete with down mattresses, rainfall showers, and smart TVs. There are even vintage record players for spinning your favorite tunes. Dining options range from a fusion of Asian flavors at Spice Market San Miguel de Allende to all things gin at Yintony by Tanqueray. Access your inner Zen with a personalized package at Feel Urban Day Spa.
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Berlin’s coolest new hotel will open this summer in the trendy Friedrichshain neighborhood. Comprised of four modernized buildings connected via open courtyard spaces and a striking greenhouse, sly Berlin (Berlin, Germany) interiors will showcase solid oak wood, Italian serpentine stone, stainless steel, and Brutalist concrete touches. Highlights include a large rooftop sauna and a lively restaurant based in the greenhouse. Opening this September, Sommerro (Oslo, Norway) marks the rebirth of a 1930s landmark in Oslo’s historic Frogner neighborhood. A haven of Nordic style and Art Deco splendor, the guestrooms come in a variety of sizes, from comfortable Loft Rooms to spacious suites with separate living rooms, and feature intriguing accents such as pink marble, curved paneling, oak parquet floors, and plush hand-knotted rugs. Three on-site restaurants deliver a global menu, including Nordic-Japanese fusion dishes from award-winning chef Frida Ronge at the rooftop TAK Oslo, where you will also find the only rooftop pool in Oslo and expansive city views.
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Mercer Hotel Sevilla (Seville, Spain) is an ultra-exclusive 11-room hotel housed in a restored Andalusian manor. This central Seville boutique hotel retains original features such as the stucco façade, central courtyard, and sweeping white marble staircase. Four restaurants and bars embrace the best of Andalusian gastronomy and sipping a cocktail at the rooftop pool bar with unparalleled views over the city is not to be missed. Located in Hong Kong’s Southside district, home to the city’s renowned Ocean Park, The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong (Hong Kong, China) is the next much-anticipated launch from The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts. This eco-conscious resort, opening this summer, will offer 425 guestrooms and suites overlooking the South China Sea. Features include four restaurants, an outdoor infinity pool, kids’ lagoon pool and indoor play zone, and a luxury spa. On the great Northumberland shore of Nova Scotia, Fox Harb’r Resort (Wallace, Nova Scotia, Canada) boasts contemporary guestrooms, suites, townhomes, and villas with expansive views across the ocean or the world-class golf course. All accommodations have heated granite bathroom floors, kitchenettes, and a balcony or terrace. A haven of civility, character, cuisine, and comfortable luxury, additional amenities include a full-service spa, all-day culinary delights with locally sourced ingredients, and an array of activities including sport shooting, fishing, kayaking, biking, and hiking. Newly opened ette hotel – Orlando (Kissimmee, Florida, USA) is located just four miles south of the Sunshine State’s worldfamous theme parks. The name is an acronym for Earthy, True, Timeless, and Elegant, and this hotel certainly delivers on all fronts with its ecofriendly commitment to water conservation and recycling, impeccable service, and sophisticated ambiance. From the Calacatta marble lobby and Tuscan-inspired courtyard to the tranquil pool deck, beautifully appointed guestrooms, relaxing spa, and PENT fitness gym, every inch of this hotel has been designed with luxury in mind. Introducing the stunning Pendry Park City (Park City, Utah, USA) in Canyons Village. In winter, this slope-side retreat offers ski-in, ski-out access to more than 300 trails, eight terrain parks, and 14 ski bowls. In the warmer months, it’s the perfect base for mountain biking, hiking, Alpine slides, zip-lines, and coasters. Accommodations are spacious – if you are traveling with a large group, choose one of the luxurious four-bedroom residences.
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Dreaming of the Aegean From its exquisite islands and turquoise seas to the ancient majesty of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece holds a place in many people’s hearts as the perfect summer destination BY JOHN MALATHRONAS
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any of my fondest childhood memories involve island-hopping and swimming in the translucent waters of distant, wind-carved solitary coves, and Greece’s numerous attractive resorts still evoke my recollection of laid-back fishing harbors and enchanting mountain villages with panoramic views. What I still relish is that even in a megalopolis like Athens, it’s as easy to make friends now as it was in my youth. Just sit at a café in suburban Kypseli or Petralona, turn your head to the next table and smile: the inevitable resulting chitchat about your work, your family, or your vacation will strike you as genuine concern rather than mere small talk — and if that’s not vestiges of the ▷
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centuries-long innate Greek hospitality, I don’t know what is. Visitors to Greece today can expect some of the most lavish accommodations in the Mediterranean, the best local and international chefs serving high-end cuisine in balmy alfresco restaurants, and entertainment for the young and young at heart. As for island-hopping, with new fast catamarans, it’s become easier and more comfortable, and those distant coves can now be reached swiftly via well-paved roads. But what hasn’t changed is Greece’s “island rhythm,” and it’s surprising how quickly you surrender to it. It’s a heady cocktail of long languid days on the beach from noon to sunset, followed by a rejuvenating nap, dining at 10 p.m., and then around midnight it’s time to drink, dance, or even shop, as the upscale boutiques never seem to close. And yes, it’s still possible to seek out a friendly family taverna on an uncrowded shore offering traditional Greek fare with smiling service. I find no experience more exhilarating than sitting by the seaside, the heady scent of the daily catch on my plate, a glass of local Assyrtiko or Malagouzia wine in my hand, gazing at the irrepressible beauty of the turquoise sea, the toffee-hued sand, and the radiant sky that surrounds me.
AMAZING ATHENS
Every time I arrive in Athens, my hometown, I wonder how my trip will unfold, for this centuries-old cultural giant of the Mediterranean has sprung many surprises on me over the decades. To get an overview of this city’s extraordinary history, stroll the Grand Promenade, which links key archaeological sites: the marble amphitheater of Herod Atticus is still used as an open-air venue for concerts; the stony hill of Pnyx, where past orators — from Demosthenes to St. Paul — showed their mettle; the picturepostcard elegance of Thission, one of the most graceful Doric temples in Greece; and the ancient cemetery of Kerameikos, the best place in Athens to reflect on its glorious past. Then there’s the incomparable Acropolis, an enduring symbol of a civilization that flourished 2,500 years ago bequeathing us philosophy, mathematics, history, theater, poetry, and more. Most prominent among the structures upon “the Sacred Rock” is the Parthenon, a temple to
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Clockwise from above: Hadrian’s Library remains in Athens’ colorful Old Town with the Acropolis behind; dining at a taverna
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goddess Athena and a Western architectural icon that feels familiar, even on your first visit. Old Athens is a walker’s heaven. By day, I love ambling around the photogenic district of Plaka with its narrow, cobbled streets overseen by fin-de-siècle bougainvillea-draped neoclassical mansions with brightly painted wooden shutters, Juliet balconies, and lush inner courtyards. After dark, I join my friends at Monastiraki metro station, where the whole city seems to rendezvous at midnight, and wander off in the warren of side streets to revel in bars and delicious outdoors dining. I always make time for a signature cocktail at Couleur Locale, a rooftop bar with the Acropolis as a backdrop, for one of the best views in the city. If you’re more romantically inclined, walk north from Syntagma Square through the residential lanes of Kolonaki — its mansions trumpet settled wealth and its boutiques boast the best designer fashions — to board the charming cable car up Mount Lycabettus. During the day, looking down on the bustling capital becomes an unforgettable experience; at night, it turns into a sensual one, as the flickering city lights and the monumental lighting of the archaeological sites merge into a sultry whole.
To get an overview of this city’s extraordinary history, stroll the Grand Promenade, which links key archaeological sites
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INSIDER’S TIP Bernard Tschumi’s spectacular Acropolis Museum houses all the artifacts found on “the Sacred Rock,” except the famed Elgin Marbles, which are on display in London. Meanwhile, the National Archaeological Museum presents the crème de la crème of Ancient Greek exhibits: from the dynamic pose of a bronze Poseidon statue throwing a trident and the golden Mask of Agamemnon to the mysterious Antikythera Mechanism, considered the world’s first analog computer.
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The prospect of one of the best views I’ve ever seen is why I prefer taking the ferry from Piraeus, Athens’ harbor, to Santorini (four to eight hours, depending on ferry class). As the ship sails in, you are greeted by the most fantastical panorama as this crescent-shaped island arises from the flooded crater, the caldera. Looking up, necks are strained, eyes are enraptured, and jaws drop, as the red, pink, and gray cliffside geological strata topped by an icing of blindingly white houses appears like an aquatic version of the Grand Canyon dreamed up by a playful Norse god. The accompanying cable-car ride from the port up a precipitous abyss just adds to the wonderment of the occasion. Its seismic geological history is what makes Santorini so photogenic. Around 1600 BCE, an underwater volcano blew off most of the island’s center, which disappeared into the sea, generating a massive tsunami that wiped out Crete’s Minoan civilization 125 miles south. Akrotiri, Santorini’s sunken port, was probably the source of the Atlantis legend. Now excavated, it provides an astonishing glimpse of an ancient settlement consisting of alleys, squares, and twostory houses with still-discernible windows and jar-stocked cellars. The clash of the cobalt-blue sea with the whitewashed Cycladic houses and the pastelcolored cliffsides is best experienced in Oia, a bewitching village draped across the northern tip of the island with dramatic ocean views. People congregate every evening to watch the Mediterranean’s most celebrated sunset, when the twilight bathes the surroundings in shades of burnt orange and magenta. Even better, avoid the throngs and experience the magic from the sanctuary of your own hotel balcony. Between Oia in the north and Akrotiri in the south, a gentle hill leads down to a final exotic display: the black sand beaches of Kamari, Perissa, and Perivolos, as well as the ashen-gray lunar landscape of Vlychada.
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Clockwise from above: Sunset on Santorini; seaside dining in Mykonos Old Town; Agia Kyriaki Church; whitewashed windmill and buildings on Santorini overlooking the Aegean Sea
GREEK FOOD EXPLAINED Greece’s artisanal version of fast food is available on every street corner: try a tyropita (cheese pie) or spanakopita (spinach pie) along with koulouri (sesame dough rings) or souvlaki (skewers of beef or chicken). Serving traditional fare with a modern twist is all the rage. Athens claims six Michelin-
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starred restaurants including the two-star Hytra, at the top floor of the Onassis Cultural Center, that redefined Greek gastronomy. The desirability of a summer on Mykonos and Santorini attracts top chefs from far and wide. The latest culinary trend is ancient Greek dining, which features mouth-watering
ancestral flavors such as akratisma (bread baked with aromatic seeds dipped in wine) and oxymelo (honey sauce with sweet vinegar). Book a table at Archeon Gefsis, the grandfather of them all, in Athens’ Psyri district, or the latest convert, Opson, at the Andronis Arcadia in Oia.
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From its prime location in Syntagma Square, this luxury hotel boasts stunning views of the Acropolis. Each of the 162 guestrooms and 18 suites feature marble bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows. Mediterranean and Greek-inspired gourmet dishes are on offer at the newly renovated Parliament Restaurant.
In the west, the houses of Little Venice seem to pop up from the sea, their wooden, surf-licking balconies offering magnificent sunset views
MAGICAL MYKONOS
Mykonos is the mythical vacation spot that spearheaded Greek tourism in the 1960s thanks to VIPs including Jackie O., Brigitte Bardot, and The Rolling Stones. The international jet set followed in their wake, thus creating the legend of an island where anything goes. What made Mykonos such a magnet is the pearl-white elegance of the island’s capital with its sun-drenched maze of chalky cuboid houses — today framed by the curved arm of the harbor promenade sporting a string of chic bars and taverns. Mykonos Town looks like a movie set: at the southern end, four perfectly conical windmills imposingly overlook the Aegean, while in the west, the houses of Little Venice seem to pop up from the sea, their wooden, surf-licking balconies offering magnificent sunset views. Those first visitors returned home with tales of wide stretches of demerara-golden beaches
like Elia, Paradise, or Ornos, swanky jewelry stores such as the legendary Minas on Agia Kyriaki square, and lively nights that never seemed to end at places such as the open-air club Cavo Paradiso. For a cultural fix, a short boat trip takes you across to Delos, Greece’s largest archaeological site, spanning 2.3 square miles. Nowhere else in Greece have I encountered such an ancient cityscape untouched by modern features. The birthplace of Apollo and Artemis and the holiest place in the Aegean, it was the biggest port in the Ancient Greek world until it was sacked and abandoned in the first century CE. I also love to swim in the crystalline waters of nearby Rhenia, an island below Delos, inhabited only by grazing goats and sheep. Here I can find my own cove and play Robinson Crusoe to my heart’s content, before I head off back to the lively Mykonos, because, yes, it is indeed irresistible.
ANDRONIS ARCADIA, SANTORINI
The newest addition to the Andronis collection – an all-suite island resort with spa – lives up to its namesake as a place of natural harmony and pastoral enchantment. The suites and villas are intimate, secluded spaces with airy interiors, private pools, and stunning views over the Santorini caldera. Opson Restaurant offers fine dining with a delectable tasting menu.
MYCONIAN VILLA COLLECTION, MYKONOS This gorgeous hillside resort is located above a private stretch of Elia beach. The epitome of Mediterranean luxury, it features infinity pools, gourmet restaurants, and a wealth of personalized extras including chauffeur-driven excursions, luxury yacht hire, and private chefs. Stay in one of the sea-facing guestrooms, suites, or terraced villas.
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Turkish delights TO DISCOVER WHERE EAST TRULY MEETS WEST, A TRIP TO TURKEY HAS IT ALL: FROM ITS BEGUILING CAPITAL CITY TO THE SUMMER PLAYGROUND OF BODRUM ON THE TURQUOISE COAST BY RACHEL HOWARD
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“If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul,” the French poet Alphonse de Lamartine wrote in the 19th century. Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul is undeniably one of the world’s great cities. The crowning glory of the mighty Ottoman Empire, which once stretched from the Persian Gulf to the Crimea, Istanbul is haunted by traces of its glorious past. Mosques and monuments, fortresses and palaces, fountains and aqueducts are all woven into the urban fabric. Overlaid on this rich tapestry of history is a modern city with a population of almost 16 million, a microcosm of vast and varied Turkey. Navigating such a teeming metropolis might seem challenging at first. But dig deeper and you’ll discover “an archipelago of neighborhoods in which everyone knows each other,” as Orhan Pamuk, the Nobel laureate and chronicler of Istanbul, once wrote. (Don’t miss Pamuk’s enchanting Museum of Innocence, a nostalgic tribute to a bygone Istanbul in bohemian Çukurcuma.) From the bazaars and hammams of Sultanahmet to the jazz bars and meyhanes (taverns) of Beyoğlu, the fabulous food and flea markets of Kadıköy to the fanciful mansions and fishing ports along the Bosphorus, Istanbul packs in an extraordinary array of experiences. Young Turks have transformed the old docks and machine stores of Karaköy into a haven of hipness, peppered with all-time classics like Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava emporium and Namlı Gurme delicatessen next door, purveyor of the ultimate Turkish breakfast — a generous spread of cheeses, charcuterie, olives, salads, pastries, preserves, and spicy scrambled eggs. Food glorious food is everywhere in Istanbul: grilled sardine sandwiches cooked on floating boats, deep-purple heaps of sumac and rosehip in the spice markets, flaky borek pies sold by street vendors from bright-red carts, and everywhere you go tiny glasses of strong black tea. On the chugging ferries that ply the Bosphorus straits — transporting you between Asia and Europe for less than a dollar — passengers are fortified with fresh orange juice and simit (sesame bagels), a snack equally popular with the seagulls that swoop in every ship’s wake. Combined with the sea breeze and that unmistakable skyline of silver domes and hazy minarets, this humble snack has the transportive power of a Proustian madeleine.
Clockwise from left: Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul is more commonly known as the Blue Mosque; Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is one of the word’s oldest and largest covered markets
EATING OUT, TURKISH STYLE Wiggling its toes into Europe – but with the remainder of its foot planted firmly in Asia – with the culinary heritage of an empire that once stretched from Hungary to Persia and Cairo to the Crimea, contemporary Turkish cuisine effortlessly fuses the finest flavors of the Middle East and Europe. Urban Turks dine out regularly and eateries of all types abound. For a modestly priced lunch, an Esnaf Lokantası (tradesman’s restaurant), serving up delicious vegetable, pulse, and meat stews from steam trays, is
often the go-to. Pideci, based around a wood-fired oven, specializes in pide, a tasty semi-leavened flatbread topped with meat or cheese. For a more leisurely evening meal, meyhane (taverns) are very popular for their vast array of meze, succulent grilled fish, and rakı, the aniseed-flavored spirit whose potency and propensity to cloud when mixed with water explains its Turkish name, Aslan Sütü, translated as Lion’s Milk. Devout meat-eaters head for Ocakbşı, where kebabs and other cuts are cooked to perfection on charcoal grills. By Terry Richardson
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castaway coves, vertical reefs, and fish shacks. There’s a market somewhere every day, colorful stalls piled with pink tomatoes, patterned textiles, natural sponges, leather bags, and wildflower honey. At the waterfront clubs, gorgeous young people dance until the sun comes up, house beats giving way to the muezzin’s dawn call to prayer. It’s a quintessential Bodrum scene, authentically Turkish, yet super-cosmopolitan.
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AJWA HOTEL SULTANAHMET, ISTANBUL
This opulent hotel in the historic heart of Istanbul is a showcase for exquisite local craftsmanship, including handwoven carpets, mother-of-pearl furniture, richly patterned wallpaper, and bespoke tiles. Dine on Turkish and Azerbaijani dishes in the magnificent Zeferan Restaurant, overlooking the Sea of Marmara, banish jet lag with a hammam in the Ottomanstyle Afiya Spa, and take traditional Turkish coffee in Sukkari Patisserie.
ALLIUM BODRUM RESORT & SPA
With 36 sea-facing rooms framed by lush gardens, this intimate resort delivers laid-back seaside living. Whether sunbathing on the deck, chilling on the private beach, or watching the sun set over the Greek islands from the beach bar, water is the defining element here. Freshly renovated, Cliff Bodrum Restaurant & Bar puts a contemporary spin on Mediterranean cuisine. AWL/ALAMY
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According to Pamuk: “To be able to see the Bosphorus, even from afar — for Istanbullus this is a matter of spiritual import.” Being close to the sea is a matter of course in Bodrum, the summer retreat of Istanbul’s tastemakers. In high season, this lively little resort on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast swells with A-listers and high rollers, lured by swanky hotels, glamorous beach clubs, and three yacht-filled marinas. Herodotus, the “Father of History,” penned The Histories here around 425 BCE, but Bodrum was still an unassuming sponge-diving port until it was first put on the map by Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı, a beatnik author from Istanbul, who was exiled here in 1925. He stayed for decades, drifting around the glittering Bodrum peninsula in a ramshackle fishing boat — a pastime that is still hard to beat, though most visitors today travel in stylish gulets (traditional wooden sailboats). Using the pseudonym “the fisherman of Halicarnassus” (the ancient name for Bodrum), Şakir wrote about the area’s submerged cities, Greek and Roman ruins, crusaders’ castles, and sea caves. Of these sites, the 15th-century St. Peter’s is one of the Mediterranean’s finest castles and remains the town’s most prominent landmark. An ardent ecologist as well, Şakir ordered seeds from all over the world and scattered them around Bodrum — bougainvillea, oleander, fragrant bergamot, and swaying palms provide a photogenic backdrop for lazy days and heady nights by the sea. Much of the area’s jagged coastline is only accessible from the water — a dreamy mix of
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TRAVELING TO PARIS, MONTREAL, OR CHICAGO? MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT WITH OUR INSIDERS’ TIPS ON NEW HOTSPOTS AND OLD FAVORITES IN THESE THREE MUCH-LOVED CITIES
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The bustling entertainment area of Kabukicho in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, Japan
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Paris never disappoints. Nothing can compare with strolling along the Seine or through the romantic Luxembourg Gardens, indulging in café au lait and croissants on a pavement terrace bistro, or savoring a glass of Beaujolais and saucisson in a cozy bistrot. But watch out for surprises, too, as the City of Light moves with the times thanks to lively ethnic eateries, experimental mixology cocktails, and the new rage of natural wine bars. BY JOHN BRUNTON
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Reserve two months in advance for a table at MoSuke, the hottest new dining spot. The cuisine is genuinely surprising and utterly delicious, effortlessly blending flavors and ingredients from France, West Africa, and Japan. Young chef Mory Sacko draws inspiration from the spicy home cooking of his Malian mother, fused with a love of Japanese manga cartoons, and experience working with stellar French chef Thierry Marx. mosuke-restaurant.com/en
BITTER SWEET
Addresses just keep getting hipper in SoPi, the lively South of Pigalle quarter. Cool cocktail bar, Amaro, specializes in the latest trend of craft vermouth, infused bitters, and artisan liquors, with the head bartender, Julie Martin, creating irresistible recipes like dark rum with cherry liqueur, ginger, and lime. Down the street, enjoy a memorable meal of tasty Japanese sharing dishes at Shinjuku Pigalle. amaro-bar.com. shinjukupigalle.com
A FRENCH CLASSIC
Alongside hipster bars on the vibrant Faubourg Saint-Denis, a historic 1906 restaurant has come back to life, reborn as Bouillon Julien. Long lines form
outside, everyone anxious to feast on affordable French classics: garlicky escargots or foie gras, duck confit or steak frites, and to-die-for baba au rhum — all served within sublime Art Nouveau interiors. bouillon-julien.com
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The iconic lifestyle store Merci continues to reinvent itself. A must for serious shoppers drawn not just by eclectic interiors, fashion, and accessories, but by the chic cinécafé, art installations, embroidery workshops, and charity events to aid Merci’s endowment fund for Madagascar. The discrete
Haut-Marais neighborhood is the perfect place to discover avant-garde galleries, designer showrooms, and artisan ateliers. merci-merci.com/en
A STORE IS REBORN
The Parisian luxury shopping scene has been revolutionized with the reopening of La Samaritaine, which boasts the ultimate romantic location overlooking the Seine and Notre-Dame. Each floor is a haute-couture paradise along with a dazzling display of the latest beauty brands, accessories, and homewares. The basement boasts a relaxing spa, while the Art Deco top floor and monumental glass ceiling houses gorgeously chic bars, restaurants, and cafés.
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Specialist vintage couture boutiques are en vogue in Paris, but devoted fashionistas head for hidden rarities in the sprawling alleyways of Clignancourt, the largest flea market in the world. More a series of specialist enclosed marchés, with names like Serpette and Rosier, do track down Les Merveilles de Babellou in Marché Paul Bert. Don’t expect bargains, but where else will you find a vintage YSL box bag, Hermès silk jacket, Chanel pearls, or a Dior cocktail dress? lesmerveillesdebabellou.com/en
Clockwise from top left: La Vie en Rose at Merci; savoring the summer at Paris-Plages; tranquil gardens at Square des Batignolles; vintage fashion at Clignancourt Market; L’Atelier des Lumières’ 360º multimedia experience; fine dining at Bouillon Julien; dessert at MoSuke
Off the beaten tourist track, the quiet residential Batignolles neighborhood in the distant 17th Arrondissement is the latest under-the-radar hotspot. Wander through the main square’s ornate 19th-century gardens, check rue Legendre for fashion and deco boutiques, then the foodie rue Brochant for bistrot Gaston or veggie-friendly Bar Pignon, while nightlife in rue des Dames goes on till the early hours.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Located at the edge of the vast woods of Bois de Vincennes, the venerable, old-fashioned 1930s Paris Zoo is now the modern, eco-friendly Parc Zoologique, where animals roam in spacious biozones. It’s great for a family day out, followed by a visit to the nearby Parc Floral, which from June to September hosts outdoor concerts and street entertainment. parczoologiquedeparis.fr/en
LIFE’S A BEACH
Paris-Plages, which began as a single sandy beach along the Seine with palm trees, bars, and concerts, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Today, it is the unmissable summer rendezvous with locations all over the city: the romantic Trocadero gardens, the Bassin de la Villette’s outdoor swimming pools and floating movie screen, and both banks of the Seine lined with pop-up bars and restaurants.
CASTILLE PARIS — STARHOTELS COLLEZIONE
Ideally situated in the heart of Paris, close to the Louvre and l’Avenue des Champs-Élysées, this iconic hotel offers Parisian allure and Italian style in classic or contemporary guestrooms and spacious suites. L’Assagio restaurant delivers regional Italian dishes with a modern twist, and during spring and summer opens onto the elegant courtyard, complete with Roman fountain.
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This glamorous hotel in the 8th Arrondissement transports you to the heady days of 1930s Paris with its marble and gold bar complete with legendary cocktails, Art Deco architecture, original furnishings, and crystal chandeliers. Guestrooms are sumptuous with rosewood floors, luxury amenities, and marble baths – some have Eiffel Tower views. The signature restaurant serves refined and creative global cuisine, while the Cinq Mondes spa is a haven of wellbeing and relaxation.
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For an experience completely different to the formality of museums such as the Louvre, immerse yourself in the unique 360° multimedia experience of L’Atelier des Lumières. An ancient metal foundry is transformed by 140 video projectors and spatialized sound dedicated this summer to the perfect theme of Cézanne, Lights of Provence. atelier-lumieres.com
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Montreal is regarded as one of the gastronomic capitals of North America thanks to its Francophone influence, but there’s so much more to discover in this vibrant, multicultural, and Europeanfeeling Canadian city. With booming urban and Indigenous art scenes, a palette of international flavors, and a passion for the art of pastry, the real challenge will be fitting in all the festivals, fashion, and food on offer.
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A big opening last year, Pichai is all about not-at-all-subtle Thai flavors and regional dishes. It also checks most Montreal dining trend boxes: local ingredients, a diner-inspired design, exceptional service, natural wine, and bombatious cocktails. Don’t miss the incendiary grilled cauliflower laab with sticky rice, grilled pork collar with salty-sweet nam jim jaew, and chile oil-slicked kway teow noodles with cooling local greens. Cross your fingers for sea urchin. pichai.biz
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Restaurant L’Express is your destination for a taste of Paris in Montreal, complete with a checkerboard floor, dapper servers, a bistro menu, and even a second “hidden” wine list (which used to be a secret . . . until the secret got out). From perfectly seared hanger steaks served with pots of Dijon and cornichons to duck confit, marrow bone, and rustic sorrel soup, you’ll feel an ocean away, yet completely at home. restaurantlexpress.com
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Gia Vin & Grill is a sprawling new terrasse in Saint-Henri. The team behind top Italian restaurant Nora Gray has gone old-school, serving lamb, beef, and pork arrosticini skewers from the patio’s centerpiece: a charcoal Abruzzese grill. Inspired by Tuscan winemaker dinners, the no-reservations indoor “wine island” is reason enough to linger over chanterelle crostini, but the patio is also the ultimate destination for soaking in the summer sunset. giagiagia.com
Clockwise from above: Summer in Old Montreal; Montreal’s MURAL Festival; bagels are a popular snack in Montreal; produce aplenty at Jean-Talon market; Images Boréales Art Gallery sculptures; colorful creation at Restaurant L’Express; flavorful Thai fare at Pichai
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The Old Port’s Images Boréales Art Gallery houses one of the largest collections of Inuit art in Canada, as well as works from First Nations artists. Sculptures, masks, and jewelry come with certificates of authenticity and support the artists as well as their cultural values. Knowledgeable staff describe the sculpting processes, including the creation of the stunning marble dancing bears. imagesboreales.com
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Whether by choice or necessity, food-sensitive foodies will gasp at L’Artisan Délices Sans Gluten et Sans Lait’s selection of gluten-free and milk-free treats, from chocolate hazelnut éclairs and raspberry mille-feuilles to baguettes, brioches, and chocolatines. Nearby Le Marquis offers a similar selection, plus even more vegan options. (If you do gluten, don’t miss La Meunerie Urbaine’s baguettes and Hof Kelsten’s babka.) Lartisandelices.com; boulangerielemarquis.com
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Every June, Canada’s biggest sporting event arrives in Montreal. The Formula 1™ Grand Prix weekend sees the city explode with glitz and glamour. Prepare yourself for high-performance cars, serious people watching in the Old Port over a glass of Champagne, and viewing the world’s top racing drivers competing at the Gilles Villeneuve track on Jean-Drapeau Island. Just don’t forget your cushion and earplugs. June 17–19; montrealgrandprix.com
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One of the largest open-air markets in North America, Jean-Talon blooms in summertime, rejoicing the end of its winter hibernation like the rest of Montreal. The market is open daily, but more farmers show up on weekends, heaping their stalls with freshly harvested fiddleheads in May, strawberries in June, and in August, sweetcorn so juicy you can eat it raw. Recent market additions include an outdoor cocktail bar
The classic façade of this converted 1871 greystone building belies the thoroughly modern suites and spacious apartments within. Accommodations offer all the expected comforts, plus custommade furniture, large French windows, heated floors, Casa Rovea linens, and king-sized beds. Gault Restaurant serves delicious breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes, and the hotel offers 24-hour in-room dining.
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Marie Saint Pierre’s downtown flagship store is home to the award-winning Montreal designer’s sophisticated lines of organza tunics, modern slip dresses, and captivating scents and accessories. Recipient of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest honors in 2021, Saint Pierre has spent more than 30 years at the frontier of Canadian fashion. mariesaintpierre.com
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and a weekly revolving pop-up from Black and Indigenous chefs. marchespublics-mtl.com/en/marches/ jean-talon-market
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Montreal’s annual urban MURAL Festival jump-starts the city’s festival season with more than a week of world-class live mural creation, music, augmented reality exhibitions, and artist talks. Take a guided street art tour and soak up the vibe. June 9–19; muralfestival.com
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This downtown area has seen renewal in recent years, with upscale restaurants and food halls opening next to army surplus stores and dive bars. Rent some climbing shoes at Café Bloc and scale the rooftop wall before heading to the nearby Place des Festivals for the Just for Laughs comedy festival, Nuits d’Afrique music fest, or whatever free event is on that week. July 13–31; montreal.hahaha.com; festivalnuitsdafrique.com; cafebloc.com
From its striking glass and concrete exterior to its cuttingedge technology with automated check-in, robot room service, and electric car charging points, Hotel Monville is a pantheon of modernity. Each guestroom is stylishly bright with floor-to-ceiling windows, oak paneling, and monochrome décor. Gourmet (by name and by nature) restaurant offers dine-in and takeout options for ultimate convenience, and the Bar has a stellar selection of craft cocktails and local beers.
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This shining city embodies the values of the American heartland, maintaining a quiet confidence and midwestern humility, but when summer arrives, its citizens brazenly live life to the full. Taking advantage of neighborhood festivals, alfresco dining (and drinking) from the sidewalks to the rooftops, and endless activities along 20 miles of sparkling lakefront, Chicagoans consider every summer day a gift – and the ultimate reward for the long winter months.
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Filipino fine dining became the hottest table in town when Kasama, a casual morning bakery, opened for dinner with a unique tasting menu, 13 “lucky” courses. Chefs (and spouses) Genie Kwon and Timothy Flores deliver their interpretation of classic dishes laced with modern ingredients (caviar-spiked kinilaw, nilaga elevated by A5 wagyu, oh my!). Top off your meal with pastry master Kwon’s dressed-up halo-halo dessert. kasamachicago.com
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Chicken, and Isla Pilipina), recent transplants (Roberta’s Pizza, Plant Junkie, and Pita Yeero), plus some new concepts (Bianca’s BBQ and Bhoomi), this is a cool spot to grab a bite in the theater district. urbanspacenyc.com/chi
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Top Chef champion Joe Flamm presents his vision of “Adriatic drinking food” — rustic Italian fare with playful Croatian influences — at Rose Mary in Fulton Market. Don’t miss the plum-glazed duck, black risotto, and sweet, creamy stracciatella di bufala (perversely appearing among the vegetable offerings) with strawberry mostarda served with warm lepinja flatbread. rosemarychicago.com
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Foodies rave about innovative menus across the city from celebrity chefs and homegrown luminaries, but do include a trip to the infamous and recently remodeled The Weiner’s Circle for a classic shake and a signature Chicago-style char dog (please don’t even whisper the word “ketchup” to the famously surly staff ). The hot dog stand offers
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A welcome addition to the city’s rooftop hotspots, Château Carbide evokes the effortless allure of the French countryside high above Chicago’s bustling Loop. The beverage menu centers on rosé (with multiple selections from Château d’Esclans) as well as frosé and rosé spritz cocktails. There’s also beer from Forbidden Root, summery cocktails, and a selection of reds, whites, and Champagne (if you’re rosé resistant). pendry.com/chicago/ dining/chateau-carbide
Clockwise from top: Millennium Park with Cloud Gate sculpture; downtown Chicago skyline viewed from the Peoples Gas Education Pavilion; Green City Market; Old Town Art Fair; kayaking on the Chicago River; the rooftop Château Carbide at Pendry Chicago; tasty treat from Kasama bakery; Urbanspace lobster sandwich
one of Chicago’s finest dogs and endless entertainment, especially once the bars begin to close. wienerscirclechicago.com
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Free admission isn’t the only thing that makes this place family-friendly — interactive demonstrations and a variety of children’s programs keep little ones delighted. Adultsonly events (think wine fests and concerts) are offered in the evenings throughout the summer. lpzoo.org
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Considered among the top juried art fairs in the U.S., Old Town Art Fair exhibits creations from nationally acclaimed artists curated by a jury of Chicago-area art professionals. Held every June in the Old Town Triangle Historic District — one of the city’s swankiest neighborhoods — the two-day event also includes a garden walk and other family-friendly activities. oldtownartfair.org
challenge of matching you with the perfect book. This gem is located in Lincoln Square, once known as Germantown, where independently owned boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops (and a brauhaus or two) grace the wide, stroller-friendly sidewalks. bookcellarinc.com
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A short walk from the Magnificent Mile (the city’s legendary center of high-end retail) sits a little home décor store that has been providing unique, authentic pieces for 25 years. P.O.S.H. offers an ever-changing mix of flea market and auction house finds (romantic remains of ages past), such as vintage restaurant china, silver, flatware, frames, and holiday decorations as well as handcrafted Victorian and Art Deco-inspired jewelry. poshchicago.com
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Roaring lions, playful meerkats, majestic gorillas, and waddling penguins call Lincoln Park Zoo home, just minutes from downtown.
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Stroll through Green City Market in Lincoln Park or the West Loop and discover the best the Midwest has to offer: from fruits, vegetables, meats, and seafood to syrups, sauces, eggs, and cheese. Committed to supporting local farmers and food producers, these marketplaces feature only local, sustainably produced items. Open May through October. greencitymarket.org
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Set in the iconic Carbide & Carbon Building, a distinguished symbol of Art Deco design located on Michigan Avenue, this modern-day luxury hotel is steps from the city’s best shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. Thoughtfully appointed guestrooms and suites pay homage to both the building’s past and the present with contemporary, comfortable interiors, signature culinary and cocktail concepts, and inspired gathering spaces.
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As sophisticated and eclectic as its neighborhood, this boutique hotel embodies the passions of art, science, literature, and music that inspire Hyde Park, on Chicago’s near South Side. Design elements throughout celebrate the community and the artists and artisans that inhabit it. Mesler Kitchen delivers artful plates infused with local elements, artfully crafted beverages, local wines, and craft brews.
SKY’S THE LIMIT There is no experience quite like the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise. Passionate, expertly trained volunteer docents share fascinating stories behind the city’s distinct and compelling skyline. Book an evening cruise and see the city bathed in soft light, serene in the setting sun. The organization also offers acclaimed walking tours and an “elevated” tour of the Loop. architecture.org
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This Duplo-like tower of 19 freight containers is the flagship store of local brand Freitag. Brothers Daniel and Markus Freitag created the label in 1993 when they were unable to find water-repellent bags for sale in Zürich. Securing old tarpaulin from a nearby trucking company, the young designers created a messenger bag that instantly generated excitement. Now available in a riot of styles, their unique bags remain a cult Zürich accessory. freitag.ch
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The place to be on a hot day, the 1909-built Unterer Letten is Zürich’s oldest riverside bathing facility. Do as the locals do and (carefully) let the Limmat’s current carry you downstream, then clamber out and go again.
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One of the prettiest structures in the district, this heritage, former shipbuilding hall hosts Schauspielhaus Zürich, which brings world-class modern theater to three stages. Jazz concerts are held almost every day at Moods club, while the gourmet restaurant LaSalle is popular with a hip crowd. zuerich.com/en/visit/culture/ schauspielhaus-schiffbau
One stop northwest of central Zürich by train, Züri West is an anything-goes reimagining of the city’s former industrial district. Here, 19thcentury shipbuilding halls and milk factories have wrapped themselves around art schools, theaters, restaurants, galleries, and boutiques, while towers built from freight containers and office-apartment blocks projecting from green spaces surprise at every turn. The district spills out onto the river Limmat, truly a summer’s day playground for bohemians at heart.
Zürich’s liveliest shopping street is built around a 19th-century viaduct spanning 1,640 feet. Discover handmade Taking a break from shopping pottery and portraits at Im Viadukt done in real time at Westflügel, or browse the work-of-art urban bicycles at Velonauta or sustainable Swiss street fashion at Tarzan. Bustling Markthalle features vendors selling everything from organic vegetables to locally foraged truffles, while it will be hard to resist the buttery pastries made by social-enterprise bakery St. Jakob Beck. im-viadukt.ch
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Created around an old brewery with a 19thcentury chimney and steel silo is a thriving arts hub. Migros Museum of Contemporary Art launched in 1966 to make international contemporary art more accessible. In the other annex, Kunsthalle Zürich specializes in art with a social focus, and hosts talks with artists throughout the year. lowenbraukunst.ch/home
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Frau Gerolds Garten bar, Industriequartier
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Modern ambiance with warm colors and stylish details as well as all the necessary technology (that plays well with yours) provides a wonderful home away from home. Newly designed rooms and suites offer a unique view over the Limmat or the picturesque old town of Zürich. Dining options, including Michelinstarred La Rôtisserie and THE NEST Rooftop, celebrate a full range of gourmet experiences.
Part of its charm is that the Industriequartier is scattered with green spaces. Take a promenade or bike ride along the gingko-bordered Gleisbogen, which stretches almost a mile along the former industrial railway, or assemble a picnic from Markthalle and bask in the sun at Josefswiese, one of several recreational spaces in the area. Wipkingerpark has quiet meadows and stepped riverside banks for sunbathing.
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In particular, I enjoy how small quarters of this compact city preserve their distinct identities. The modulation in tone as you walk from one to another is like a subtle change of tune in a musical medley: the bustle among the boutiques and specialty shops of the Negen Straatjes (the “Nine Little Streets” that crisscross between the grand canals); the art galleries of the Jordaan, west of the center, where a farmers’ market draws healthy eaters every Saturday; the aroma of hot honey from griddled waffles that wafts through the Albert Cuyp market in De Pijp, to the south; and the streets of cafés, restaurants, and delis that surround it.
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I love the way summer spills people out onto café terraces: small lines of chairs hugging the wall on a narrow sidewalk, clusters of tables that colonize canalboats, terraces that confidently cross the road and expand over broad bridges, or quiet spots like the terrace under wingnut trees on Amstelveld square, looking out over a canal. Flowers are everywhere, in hanging baskets, tumbling from window boxes, for sale in luscious bunches from corner kiosks. City parks become sociable outdoor salons. Crowds of people picnic and party in Amsterdam’s “green lung,” the Vondelpark, though the more sedate Amstelpark, south of the center, with its lakeside café, thickets of rhododendrons, and views of the river Amstel is my preferred spot. As the French philosopher
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DESTINATION AMSTERDAM Who can resist the charm of its spider’s web network of canals festooned with gabled houses, its treasure troves of great art, and its exuberance? Montesquieu said when he passed through in 1729: “I prefer Amsterdam to Venice, for in Amsterdam you have water without being deprived of land.” Amsterdam is Venice with trees. All of this is part of Amsterdam’s fine outer garment. What really draws me to the city are those flashes of crimson lining — such as the secrets many grand canal-side houses conceal. Many have beautiful gardens, often quite as large as the house itself, yet invisible from the street. For three days at the end of June, a few owners open their front doors and allow people to traipse through for a look at bee-buzzing flowerbeds, banks of ferns, and tree-shaded nooks for afternoon tea. Should you miss Open Tuin Dagen, all is not lost. The elegant 18th-century garden of Museum Willet-Holthuysen and Museum Van Loon’s formal 17th-century greenery are paragons of the horticultural grandeur tucked away behind Amsterdam’s patrician mansions. The Van Loon house itself is a particular favorite of mine as, network of canals. Below: Griddled waffles make a tasty treat for breakfast
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I love the flocks of bicycles, a mode of transport the author Angela Carter called: “pure reason applied to motion”
PULITZER AMSTERDAM: A NEIGHBORHOOD HONORING A CITY’S HERITAGE Amsterdam’s three grand canals, the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht (Gentlemen’s, Emperor’s, and Prince’s canals), were laid out in the economic boom time of the 17th century. The Dutch East India Company (the world’s first multinational trading company) was pouring gold into merchants’ coffers from trade around the globe; New Amsterdam (now known as New York) was established on Manhattan Island, and Rembrandt and his fellows were filling homes with fine paintings. The new canal network arose to accommodate a burgeoning population. Grand merchants’ houses went up along the Herengracht and Keizersgracht; their warehouses spread along outlying Prinsengracht. Shopkeepers and artisans set up trade in the smaller streets that crisscrossed the concentric rings of canals.
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The stunning Pulitzer Amsterdam hotel stretches, dips, and climbs between 25 historic buildings here, from Keizersgracht mansions to converted Prinsengracht warehouses and including some of those artisans’ houses in between. The historic fabric and façades of the buildings are carefully preserved, from magnificent Keizersgracht stuccoed gables to the more modest frontages on the Prinsengracht. Inside, the character of individual buildings remains: here a marbled corridor, there a narrow stairway, a baronial fireplace, or cluster of Delft tiles. Art, part of Amsterdam’s very essence, plays a central role, from the Old Masters’ palette of deep blues, rich greens, and pinky plums that inspires a fresh new design to the countless works from the hotel’s extraordinary modern art collection that adorns the walls.
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At times, houses themselves contain secrets. Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder, a canal house in the heart of the red-light district (one of oldest parts of town), gives a real sense of 17th-century merchant life, from its cupboard beds to its Vermeer-like black-andwhite tiled parlor floor. Dutch speakers may already have an idea about the jaw-dropping surprise that awaits in the attic — a three-story church that stretches through two, possibly three, adjoining houses. The house name translates as Our Lord in the Attic, and this schuilkerk (hidden church) dates from when Roman Catholicism was tolerated, but Catholics were able to worship only if their churches were not visible from the street outside.
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Discover quintessential Dutch elegance at the Pulitzer Amsterdam. Each guestroom is individually inspired by the heritage of the house in which they are located, and all sport lavish marble baths and super-comfy beds. Restaurant Jansz. serves modernDutch dishes, and Pulitzer’s Bar is the perfect place to relax with a drink.
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Clockwise from far left: Cycling over Amsterdam’s Bridge of Love; a sundial in Museum Van Loon’s garden; Hartenstraat is a trendy shopping area in the Nine Little Streets district; Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder’s hidden church
Of course, Amsterdam’s most famous secret attic is the one Anne Frank and her family hid in for two years during World War II. More than a million visitors make a pilgrimage to the Anne Frank House each year, but few visit the home where the family lived before being driven into hiding (their hideaway was above Anne’s father’s offices). Their apartment, at Merwedeplein 37-2, a short walk south of De Pijp, is unmarked (it serves as accommodation for a writer-in-residence), though a slim, sad statue of Anne stands on the square outside, with flowers at her feet. I like to follow the route she took each day to school; down Biesboschstraat, past the site of the Oasis ice cream parlor (now Harmony restaurant), where she laughed with friends on Geleenstraat, to the school on Niersstraat that now bears her name. For me, that simple walk means even more than a visit to the hideout attic itself. It is just such a glimpse of the overcoat’s lining that I feel brings me closer to the heart of Amsterdam.
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This hotel is located in a historic building between Leidseplein and Vondelpark, mere steps from Amsterdam’s canals and cobbles. The contemporary design features interior pieces by local design studios, and guestrooms are intended to be in harmony with Dutch heritage while offering every modern comfort. MOMO serves some of Amsterdam’s favorite Asian fusion food and lobby Bar Claes is ideal for a nightcap or two.
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verything I love about summer in Switzerland is encapsulated by one photograph. My partner and I are standing on a trail high above the Oeschinensee, a popular lake in the Jungfrau region. Behind us, mountains rise up, snow speckling their peaks despite the heat. Far below, the glacial water of the lake is such an intense turquoise it looks painted on. We are grinning with delight at the glorious view — a memorable example of one of many exceptional panoramas in Switzerland, whether you’re walking in the mountains, cruising the lakes, or sitting in a picturesque town square, basking in the sun and gazing at the Alpine vistas.
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For me, part of the delight of exploring Switzerland is discovering the “civilized” approach the Swiss have taken to accessing their wild landscape. In the 19th century, numerous cogwheel trains and funicular railways were constructed that are still in use today. While in winter, these extraordinary feats of engineering precipitously climbing up steep mountainsides open up these glorious peaks for ski enthusiasts, it is in the summer that they truly come into their own and allow these landscapes to be enjoyed by all. With no need for multiple layers against the elements and options for all levels of walkers, the flower-strewn hills (and mountains) really do come alive for those wishing to breathe in the mountain air and those world-beating views.
Clockwise from left: The breathtaking UNESCO site of Oeschinensee; Wildhaus ski lifts still operate during summer; Dorfstrasse street in Grindelwald
Indeed, Swiss transport infrastructure is so impressive, you don’t even need to hire a car. Seamlessly integrated, even if your journey involves four disparate modes of vehicle across lakes and up mountains, you can be sure of timeliness and not having to wait long between each connection. Despite the popularity of the most scenic spots (hiking is the national pastime, after all), it’s easy to get away from the crowds, find a solitary spot for a picnic, and quietly revel in your panorama of choice. Classic excursions include taking the cog train from Montreux up to Rochers-de-Naye
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at 6,700 feet for a picnic with a glorious view over Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Or, from Zermatt, taking the 120-year-old Gornergrat Railway up to the peak of the same name to take in the gorgeous lake reflection of the iconic Matterhorn.
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delicious wines, celebrating seasonal produce, or paying homage to Swiss history. Meanwhile, chic mountain villages such as Gstaad and Zermatt are sensational summer destinations: a morning of high-end shopping neatly segues into a luxuriously long, alfresco lunch, complete with serious people-watching and sensational Alpine views to match. Lake swimming is another popular Swiss pastime. You’ll find lakeside pools — or badis, as they are known in Swiss German parts — in most Swiss cities. Popular meeting spots, they are perfect for a welcome respite from summer heat or to watch the sun go down. One of the joys of lake swimming is the unique perspective you get on the landscape as you look back toward land. Just a few feet from Geneva’s famous Jet d’Eau, the 19th-century Les Bains des Pâquis offers jaw-dropping views of the lake. I also love to go to Lutry, a small lakeside village just outside Lausanne where I live, and swim in the wonderfully clear waters.
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A boat trip on one of the crystal-clear lakes is another memorable way to make the most of Switzerland’s lakes and landscapes in summer. Make a day of it by buying a round-trip ticket that allows you to jump on and off as you wish — one classic itinerary is a cruise on one of Lake Lucerne’s historic paddle steamers interspersed with the steep yet spectacular cog train trip up to the summit of “The Queen of the Mountains,” Rigi. Or, cruise at sunset to Montreux, a dreamy lakeside spot, made famous for its annual jazz festival, which attracts A-list musicians from around the world. Making the most of its enviable waterside position is Neuchâtel, known for its vineyards, marshlands, and cycling trails around its eponymous lake. Check-in at the Hotel Palafitte, which features individual cabins on stilts over the water, and swim directly from your room.
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SIX SWISS SUMMER MUST-DOS . . . Switzerland is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Here’s a pick of some memorable summer activities:
1E-BIKING IN GSTAAD
Discover Gstaad’s natural beauty and stunning views onboard an e-bike. The area has a wide variety of e-mountain biking routes suitable for beginners and leisureseekers looking for easy riding, usually on natural surfaces, or simple single trails.
3VIA FERRATA IN CHAMPÉRY, VALAIS
Via ferratas (Italian for “iron path”) are a popular climbing option in the Alps for older children and adults. Local mountain guides help you navigate the 1,510-foot-long and 410-foot-high Tière Via Ferrata course, which consists of rungs fixed to the rock, passing over waterfalls (via footbridges) in three places.
4GLACIER SKIING IN ZERMATT
In Switzerland you can ski even in the height of summer. The Theodul Glacier above Zermatt has year-round wintry conditions, and with up to 13 miles of pistes, it is suitable for skiing, snowboarding, and freestyling up to midday.
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For action-packed family fun, try a summer toboggan run – a blobsled-style sled that runs down a metal track on the side of a mountain. At 4,430 feet, Switzerland’s longest is the Fräkigaudi on Mount Pilatus high above Lucerne with sensational views to match.
5VIEW THE AWESOME ALETSCH GLACIER
The Aletsch Glacier, a UNESCO site, is an impressive river of ice, which stretches for just over 12 miles in the Valais. View its snake-like rock and ice contours from the Aletsch Arena, where you can hike along the ridge above the glacier, or take the highest mountain railway in Europe from Grindelwald up to the Jungfraujoch at 11,332 feet (where you can, of course, have a very civilized lunch at the top).
6ZIP-LINING IN AIGLE
For pure adrenalin rush combined with unforgettable views, it’s hard to match ziplining. Parc Aventure in Aigle offers challenges for the whole family, from an aerial rope park to zip-lining through the forest.
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A boat trip on one of the crystal-clear lakes is another memorable way to make the most of Switzerland’s lakes and landscapes in summer The hotel’s unique design pays homage to prehistoric pile dwellings, remains of which have been found in this region below water and offer a perspective on how people once lived on the lake. These archaeological remains form one of Switzerland’s 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the 11th-century terraced vineyards of Lavaux, which carpet the slopes above Lac Léman, where I love to go wine tasting during the annual caves ouvertes (open cellars) weekend in early summer. When exploring the great Swiss outdoors, remember to be prepared, as weather can be changeable in the mountains, and for those looking for adventure, some trails can be demanding. But you’ll be rewarded for your efforts with probably the most wonderful scenery you’ve ever encountered, friendly people to share a bottle of wine with, and delicious food in even the remotest of mountain cabins. Just don’t tell anyone — it’s our little secret.
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An ultra-luxurious hideaway, each of The Alpina Gstaad’s 56 guestrooms has a private terrace and is decorated in traditional Alpine style. The sublime Six Senses Spa offers Asian-inspired holistic therapies, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. Savor the fabulous dishes on offer at Michelin-starred Restaurant Sommet, before curling up on an oversized sofa in the private cinema for movie night.
Originally built as part of Swiss Expo.02, this architecturally astonishing hotel on Lake Neuchâtel offers 38 Lake or Shore Pavilion accommodations where guests can reconnect with nature. Lake Pavilion guests have direct access to the water from their private terraces. Chef Maxime Pot presides over La Table de Palafitte restaurant, serving seasonal dishes that celebrate the produce of the region.
With its curved lines, striking architecture, and vast picture windows, 7132 Hotel is a design lover’s dream. Guestrooms are decorated to harmonize with the Alpine scenery, while 7132 Silver Restaurant sports two Michelin stars and offers a true taste of the mountains. But the jewel in this hotel’s crown is undoubtedly its spa, made from 60,000 slabs of Vals quartzite and powered by hot water from a local spring.
From horse-drawn carriage transfers from Zermatt station to its location on the majestic Matterhorn, this historic hotel blends old-world charm with modern elegance. Dine on traditional fondue at saycheese!, sip homemade hot chocolate at The Ruden Bar, and indulge in fine dining at Michelin-starred Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni before relaxing in the Vita Borni Alpine Spa (with purifying ice grotto).
HOTEL WALDHAUS SILS, SILS MARIA
This legendary hotel offers superb mountain views and a tranquil retreat from modern life. Guestrooms come in three styles: classic, modern, and nostalgic. The five on-site restaurants and bars serve Alpine-inspired dishes using the finest local ingredients. The luxurious spa, on three levels, offers a wide selection of treatments, massages, and rituals.
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s one of the country’s many émigrés, I always feel a certain nostalgia when I take a road trip home along the winding country roads of Ireland, but for first-time visitors the serene landscapes are often a complete revelation. Stretching from the conviviality and clamor of the capital to the wilds of Cork, Kerry, and Clare, this driving itinerary traverses ancient ruins and the most momentous castles, alongside honeyed sweeps of beach and pretty pastelcolored villages. Given the slow pace of life in the west of Ireland, it’s appropriate to do this tour at a leisurely pace — set aside at least 10 days to take in all this grandeur, and conviviality of the locals, properly.
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JOURNEY: IRELAND Clockwise from left: Spectacular views over the Kenmare River from the Healy Pass on the Wild Atlantic Way; Ireland’s most famous drink; Dublin’s lively Temple Bar area; the Long Room library at Trinity College
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In Dublin, conversation flows as smoothly as the city’s gentle River Liffey. It’s something that always stands out to me when I return from the anonymity of my life in London to my homeland’s capital. I delight in patter with fellow passengers when I take a top-deck perch on bus journeys through the low-rise inner city, and there is genuine quick wit to be enjoyed if you tune in to buskers’ banter. Nursing a pint in any number of the city’s generations-old pubs, I’ve been subsumed into so many punters’ gregarious oratories. One of the world’s original UNESCO Cities of Literature, this is a place where social clout is predicated on your ability to tell stories. Beyond offering all the cosmopolitan niceties you’d expect from a major European city, it’s another reason why the capital is an edifying, inspiring place to begin any Ireland itinerary. The country’s well-documented reverence for fables, folklore, academia, scripture, and theology is beautifully distilled in Trinity College, where its Long Room library is home to 200,000 or so tomes, and the 1,200-year-old
The Book of Kells stands on display as one of the world’s most precious literary treasures. The medieval religious manuscript is intricately detailed and its ancient folios still glimmer inexplicably from the indigo, orpiment, and red lead artists used to enliven those pages so many centuries ago. With Dublin’s center small in scale and most of its attractions accessible by foot, it’s just an amble from Trinity to the National Gallery of Ireland, home to an unrivaled collection of Irish art and standout works by European masters such as Caravaggio, and onward to most of the disparate buildings that collectively form the National Museum of Ireland. Here, macabre, millennia-old bog bodies, well-preserved cadavers discovered in peaty marshlands, are juxtaposed with magnificent Bronze Age bracelets and neck-spools in deep, shimmering golds. The displays provide an ancient allegory for a land that has a long history interfused with brutality and beauty.
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While Dublin’s cultural attractions put meat onto a visitor’s bare-bones understanding of Ireland, heading west gives you full sense of the life-affirming spirit of the country. If you have all the time in the world, consider spending as much as six weeks exploring the Wild Atlantic Way. The world’s longest-defined coastal driving route, it follows a rugged, awe-inspiring trail from Cork along the southern tip of Ireland on to the northernmost reaches of Donegal in the northwest. Stretching some 1,600 miles, it’s an extraordinary overland odyssey that’s best enjoyed at a slow pace — most travelers tend to explore different sections over consecutive vacations. For first-timers and those with much less time (say, a week to 10 days), commence the route in Cork, easily reached in about three hours from Dublin, and roving on to Clare, from there, it’s a straightforward drive to Shannon or Dublin Airport for the flight home. Colorful, friendly, and compact, Cork city is a charmer — and increasingly developing a reputation as one of Ireland’s culinary epicenters. Much of this agriculturally minded nation’s best produce is for sale at the longstanding, enclosed English Market. I ordinarily order a warming seafood chowder with buttery soda bread from the upper-level Farmgate Café here and idly observe as the shoppers pick up fish and cheese from the stalls below. Pretty and prosperous, the nearby towns of Kinsale and Cobh also draw gourmets, though the culinary offering becomes more rustic farther along the winding roads that extend far west and onward to the remote Beara Peninsula. Somehow still off the regular tourist map, this is one of Ireland’s most beautiful and mournful landscapes, a ragged, romantic spread of wind-battered mountains and enclosed valleys. A curiosity awaits at Ballaghboy on the peninsula’s westernmost tip: Ireland’s only cable car. Linked to Dursey Island and dating from the 1960s, its inauguration provided a novel means for farmers to convey sheep between mainland and island. Roaming farther north, along the Beara Peninsula, leads to Kenmare, one of the many pretty towns that
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punctuate Kerry. In Ireland, this immensely beautiful region is known as the Kingdom County, a fitting accolade for somewhere that radiates such unassailable majesty. That nickname also rightly suggests a landscape that is just a bit grander and more daring than perhaps anywhere else in the country. Potentially a treacherous ascent on one of the west’s many overcast, rainy days, Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrauntoohil, rewards clear-weather conquerors with the most mesmerizing views. In every direction, meadows of emerald green shine alongside grand, golden beaches and sparkling cobalt waters. Spooling north, narrow coastal paths overlook gargantuan splinters of ancient rock face. New arrivals to Ireland won’t believe the geographic diversity and haveit-all-to-yourself serenity still found in this small country. Join a cruise in the isolated village of Portmagee heading to the remote isle of Skellig Michael for a different perspective on this lonely, ruthless shoreline. After about seven-and-a-half rocky, windswept miles at sea, you’ll reach a pyramid-like island where a collection of stone huts built by monks (who somehow endured here in hardiness and piety from the 6th to 12th centuries) still stand. On nearby Little Skellig, where 70,000 gannets will roost in season, you may see the spectacular dance of these enormous sea birds as they dive into the surf searching for a meal.
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The Ring of Kerry Beginning and ending in the lively town of Killarney, the Ring of Kerry is a 111-mile circuit that incorporates some of the Kingdom County’s most majestic landscapes. If time is short, circumnavigating this scenic showstealer should be a priority. Looping the Iveragh Peninsula, it veers past the Victorian splendor of stately Muckross House, through the elemental beauty of lake-and-mountain-laden Killarney National Park, and on to Portmagee, a speck of a village where travelers sail to the Skelligs.
For an indication of just how remote some of this region can be, consider that it is home to one of 19 dark-sky reserves to be found globally – on clear nights, the brilliant dazzle of uncompromised starlight can defy belief – but the crowds pick up again at the Gap of Dunloe. Should you find yourself behind a pony and trap on this narrow mountain pass, you can expect your journey to slow to a crawl, but that allows more time to admire the glacially formed byway in all its glory.
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A more benign 20-minute sea crossing, aboard the Killimer-Tarbert ferry, connects Kerry to County Clare. This is where the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most famed natural wonders, rise up 700 feet to provide a panorama of the Atlantic and onward toward North America. Though I always appreciate the exultations of guests I take here, I equally enjoy Clare day trips that afford me the opportunity to dine on the freshest fish and chips at Vaughan’s Anchor Inn in Liscannor or to sip Guinness contentedly as I listen to live Irish music in one of the cozy pubs that populate the village of Doolin. Clare’s grandeur extends into the Burren, a lunar-like undulation of limestone, embedded with all manner of flora and thousands of monuments, that spread from the coastline and over nearby mountains into the county’s interior. Alongside ancient burial tombs, this region is studded with constellations of castles, ruined and enduring. Among the mightiest is Dromoland Castle Hotel. Beautifully maintained, dating from the 16th century, the present-day hotel provides a fantastical pit stop on your Irish itinerary before returning to Dublin. Whether enjoying falconry in the grounds or convening at the Earl of Thomond restaurant for extravagant dinners, the surroundings at Dromoland Castle Hotel imbue every experience with a certain regality. But here, and everywhere else in Ireland, it’s the hospitality that most stays with you. They call Ireland the land of 100,000 welcomes and with the country’s doors open once more, everyone is keen to write a fresh, celebratory chapter in the nation’s story.
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Offering classic Irish hospitality in a contemporary setting, The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin boasts 139 chic, Terence Conran-designed guestrooms. Glovers Alley, chef Andy McFadden’s fine-dining restaurant, delivers French-influenced dishes, and the Inn on the Green is a popular meeting spot for afternoon tea or drinks.
Dating to 1180, Kilkea Castle was built as a medieval stronghold complete with turrets, crenelations, and arched windows. Today, this family-run estate and castle offers luxury accommodations. Whether you’re on a romantic retreat, or part of a larger group, your stay in one of the oldest inhabited castles in Ireland promises to be a memorable one.
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Discover luxurious Irish hospitality at Hayfield Manor in the picturesque city of Cork. Relax in your elegant room within the ivy-covered manor house, while taking in views of a two-acre private walled garden. Dine on seasonal Irish dishes at two award-winning restaurants, while a day of indulgence with Elemis products awaits at the Beautique Spa.
Nestled on the shores of the Lakes of Killarney, this sublime hotel’s guestrooms come with huge windows opening on to lake or golf course views. Five restaurants and bars, including finedining Panorama Restaurant, serve the best in Irish and international cuisine, and offer some of the best views in Ireland.
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Hidden in the Kildare countryside just outside Dublin, The K Club is home to golf courses, and the building, modeled after a French chateau, is elegance itself. The hotel offers a wide choice of bars, restaurants, and drawing rooms. Guestrooms feature original artworks and antiques, and plush beds. The portal tomb of Poulnabrone Dolmen in the Burren
This castle boasts turrets, towers, Waterford crystal chandeliers, and 450 acres of stunning parkland. The Earl of Thomond restaurant serves innovative dishes in elegant surroundings, and there is an 18-hole golf course, plus options to try falconry, archery, and clay-pigeon shooting.
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Alvin Ailey and his American Dance Theater’s interpretation of the human experience have created an enduring, culturally relevant legacy that continues to transfix audiences around the world BY MARINA HARSS
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ew works of dance have achieved the transcendence and cultural resonance of Alvin Ailey’s Revelations. More than six decades after its creation, this 1960 work, set to spirituals like “Fix Me Jesus” and “Bosom of Abraham,” and rooted in the experiences, longings, and religious practices of African-American communities of the southern United States, continues to move audiences to tears and lift them out of their seats. Like all great works, it never stops growing and reverberating in our culture. As society evolves, so does Revelations. It feels just as relevant today as it did 62 years ago. Ailey created the work when he was just 29 years old, two years after founding his dance company in New York. He had been in the city a little over half a decade, dancing on Broadway and studying with many of the modern-dance greats: Martha Graham, Hanya Holm, Doris Humphrey, and Anna Sokolow. That company would grow into the large, bustling institution that is Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and its related school — based just a few blocks from New York City Center, where the company performs each year. Most recently, his life and work has been documented in Ailey by filmmaker Jamila Wignot, whose love of dance was ignited while watching a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as a sophomore at Wellesley College. “I just remember my feeling of the evening,” she told The Guardian. “The kind of searching and reaching. And a kind of counternarrative, you know, that was important to me at that time.”
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Ailey was born in rural Texas, where his mother Lula Elizabeth Cooper was forced to do backbreaking work, first in the fields, and later cleaning homes. It was a beautiful but challenging landscape, a world of “harsh and arbitrary extremes,” Ailey’s biographer, Jennifer Dunning, has written. The young Ailey experienced community, the support of the Church, and friendship — but also saw the hard labor and injustice endemic in the lives of African Americans in the Jim Crow South. Ailey referred to these as his “blood memories,” recollections of family, music, and struggle. These were the memories that would later inform works like Blues Suite, Revelations, and Cry — the latter of which he dedicated to his mother, and to all Black women. Thinking of her son’s prospects, his mother decided that she and her only child should move to Los Angeles when Ailey was 12 years old. She continued working in people’s homes as Ailey attended school, played sports, and, most importantly, discovered the world of theater. His first experience seeing dance was on a school trip to a performance by the Ballets
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Russes de Monte Carlo, a traveling ballet troupe. As Ailey said in an interview in Wignot’s documentary: “Here was a new world.” His eyes were further opened when he saw another company, led by the dancer, choreographer, and anthropologist, Katherine Dunham, who staged works based on Afro-Caribbean dances, music, and stories. Here was a model, a path for the young dancer and the choreographer he would become. “The day I saw Katherine Dunham,” Ailey said in an interview, “I couldn’t believe I was seeing Black people on a legitimate stage. I was taken into another realm.” Like Dunham before him, and other Black-American choreographers including Donald McKayle, Talley Beatty, and Geoffrey Holder, Ailey drew from his background to create works that expressed aspects of his experience, and that of the African diaspora. Unlike them, Ailey was a universalist, determined that his works reach beyond the experience of one man or one people. The Black experience, as he saw it, was a prism through which to see and feel the experience of all of humanity. His dances were concerned with the troubles of being a human in the world.
From left: Alvin Ailey was a dancer, director, and choreographer; world premiere of Anointed at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London, in 2010; Revelations performance at the Stanislavsky Music Theater in Moscow, in 2011
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Ailey had many interests. He claimed for himself the freedom to make dances about whatever subject, using whatever music he pleased. As Wignot said: “He followed his curiosity wherever it led him, with total dedication and commitment to a vision.” But critics and audiences were not always receptive when they felt he strayed too far from his roots. Understandably, Ailey felt frustrated at being pigeonholed. “I’m also a 20thcentury American and I respond to Bach and Ellington and Benjamin Britten and Samuel Barber, and why shouldn’t I?” He explored the music of these composers, and more. The Lark Ascending, for example, set to Ralph Vaughan Williams’ orchestral piece of the same name, is a poetic and deeply lyrical work from 1972. Sadly, it is seldom performed. Ailey also created for other ballet companies, including the Paris Opéra Ballet, the Royal Danish Ballet, and American Ballet Theater. But the works audiences return to are always the same: Blues Suite, Masekela Language (which references apartheid), Cry, Night Creature, Memoria, and, especially, Revelations. Indeed, Ailey came to feel almost a resentment toward Revelations. “But,” as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater member Sylvia Waters puts it in Wignot’s documentary, “He came to terms with it. I heard him say: ‘the audiences like it, the dancers like it, and I have to admit it was a good ballet.’” About that, there is no doubt. The company he founded and its associated school are the main repository of his works and the recipients of his legacy. But Ailey did not mean the company to be a monument to himself. When he died in 1989, at the relatively young age of 58, due to complications from AIDS, he had already begun diversifying the repertory. He opened the company
to a long list of mainly Black choreographers, including Talley Beatty, Louis Johnson, Geoffrey Holder, George Faison, Katherine Dunham, and, later on, the experimentalist Bill T. Jones. He was highly aware that his own great success gave him an opportunity — and even a responsibility — to open the doors to both those who preceded him, and to those who would follow. As a result, the Ailey repertory has shone a light on the excellence and diversity of African-American art. “Alvin was eclectic,” Waters says. “He wanted to celebrate the AfricanAmerican experience as well as the modern dance tradition. He wanted the company to be a reflection of his audience.” At the same time, Ailey was, in some ways, a man of his time. Though he was openly gay in the company of friends and colleagues, he kept his sexuality private. He never spoke publicly about his suffering from AIDS, nor were his struggles with mental health known outside of a small circle. His public persona was larger than life, formidable, and life-affirming. In many respects, he lived for others: his dancers, the students at the Ailey school, the audience, and the future of AfricanAmerican dance. Those who have followed in his footsteps, including his successor at the head of the company, Judith Jamison, and the company’s current artistic director, Robert Battle, are Ailey’s heirs. As are the choreographers whose work the company has commissioned and advanced, like Rennie Harris, Kyle Abraham, and the current choreographer-inresidence, Jamar Roberts. As Wignot expressed in a recent interview: “Ailey leveraged the space he had in order to allow others to come in.” Jamison and Battle have expanded that space farther. The spirit of Ailey lives on.
From left: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancers rehearsing at the Deutschen Oper Berlin, in 2011; Sara Yarborough performing the solo Cry in the early 1970s
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The sounds of summer Balmy evenings and spectacular settings are two essential aspects of the summer music festival experience, wherever you find yourself in the world BY JULIA PEAREY
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y passion for alfresco concerts began nearly 30 years ago at Kenwood House, a heritage villa beside London’s Hampstead Heath. Lazing with a group of friends on the grass, passing a hodgepodge of picnic items up and down our line, it was an evening of happy chatter, floral frocks, popping corks, and shared anticipation of the entertainment to come. As the orchestral music swelled, so did our collective hearts. From that day forward, summer became about being a part of something larger — experiencing the clapping, singing, dancing, and euphoria of emotion that can only come with being part of a mass musical experience.
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MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVALS Around the world, summer music events promise spellbinding locations, irresistible melodies, and bounteous bonhomie. Choose carefully and you can experience wildly different settings and ambiances: from black tie, Champagne, and heartrending arias on a manicured country house lawn to sunset over mountains, lakes, or oceans as evocative rhythms carry you away. You can even soak up sublime harmonies in an ancient amphitheater. What’s more, many events culminate in a glittering fireworks display. This, says Fiona Maddocks, classical music critic of British newspaper The Observer, is the appeal of these summer concerts. “They give people a chance to do things they can’t do for the rest of the year. Boundaries are much more open, there’s a singular atmosphere and a sense of pleasure, with dinner or a picnic part of the enjoyment. Even if the weather isn’t perfect, there’s a good spirit about these events. “Some of the opera festivals, such as Glyndebourne, have become more inclusive and accessible,” she continues. “Holland Park offers a lively urban informality. The Proms mixes the formal and informal, taking place in the popular, unusual setting of London’s Albert Hall. It can seat more than 5,000 concertgoers, which is far more than most venues. Out-oftown opera festivals like Grange Park and Longborough are in beautiful locations and offer incredible performers.”
Planning ahead is crucial, advises Maddocks. “If you’re really determined to attend a particular event, you need to get in early. The Edinburgh International Festival, for example, takes some organizing and accommodation gets booked up. Country house opera festivals sell out early, but you can often get return tickets at short notice.”
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The setting plays an important role. Lakes provide mesmerizing venues, with Austria’s Bregenz Festival standing out. The water provides perfect reflections of the action, and the floating stage on Lake Constance plays host to monumental operas, each providing scene-stealing opportunities for set designers. Past productions have taken place around giant tables and chairs (La Bohème), a colossal Statue of Liberty (Aida), and beneath the gaze of a towering skeleton, thigh-deep in water (Un Ballo in Maschera). Meanwhile, the Ravello Festival, on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, is staged with sublime backdrops very much in mind. The highlight is the dawn concert. The audience take its seats facing the Villa Rufolo outdoor stage at 5 a.m., many having stayed up all night sipping strong Italian coffee in the main square. The reward is a symphonic crescendo as the sun rises over the coast, revealing mountains and sea in captivating glory. Festival Director Alessio Vlad says: “It’s hard to describe the atmosphere, you have to experience it for yourself. The transition from dark night to sunrise in front of such an imposing view, while listening to music, is truly unique.” If a mountain setting appeals, Aspen Music Festival and School fits the bill. Notable for its
“Some of the opera festivals, such as Glyndebourne, have become more inclusive and accessible. Holland Park offers a lively urban informality”
Glyndebourne; Ravello Festival is set on the Amalfi Coast at dawn; a scene from Rigoletto at Bregenz in Austria
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Set in a serene valley in the rugged Topatopa Mountains, 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles, California’s Ojai Music Festival has a more bohemian vibe. The charming, spiritual small town has long attracted artists, photographers, hikers, and foodies. Each year, musicians converge here to give inspiring performances as laid-back concertgoers sprawl on the grass. Then there’s the glorious English countryside where opera festivals, such as Garsington in From top: Ojai Music Festival in California features both experimental and established musicians;
Norway’s Bukta festival takes place during the White Nights of summer, in a beautiful, natural setting
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Buckinghamshire, are a quintessential part of the British summer season. Garsington takes place on the Wormsley Estate, home to the Getty family since 1985. Productions occur in a spectacular, Japanese-inspired pavilion overlooking the Chiltern Hills. There’s a magical quality to the scene. Aside from classical music, iconic festivals featuring other genres benefit from equally stunning settings. World music can be enjoyed at Festival du Bout du Monde, on Brittany’s beautiful Crozon Peninsula. Afro Nation Portugal takes you to a sun-splashed Algarve beach for Afrobeats. If staying up all night appeals, make a beeline for Bukta. Held in the land of the midnight sun, on the southern tip of Trømsøya island, this Norwegian rock festival relies on Mother Nature for its stage — Arctic Ocean and snowcapped mountains — and lighting effects. Long after the final guitar twang, the party continues in broad, body clock-flummoxing daylight in Tromsø’s clubs and bars. This summer, where will music take you?
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This Norwegian rock festival relies on Mother Nature for its stage – Arctic Ocean and snowcapped mountains
→ SIX UNMISSABLE SUMMER MUSIC EVENTS GLYNDEBOURNE FESTIVAL OPERA, EAST SUSSEX (U.K.) MAY 21 TO AUGUST 28 This opera festival takes place in the lush grounds of a Sussex country house. A 90-minute interval allows ample time to picnic on the lawn or dine in the restaurants. The program includes Le Nozze di Figaro, La Bohème, and Alcina.
SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA, CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (USA) MAY 27 TO JUNE 12 Spoleto Festival USA has an inside-and-out program of opera, theater, dance, and music ranging from chamber to jazz. This year will see the world premiere of Omar, an opera based on the life of Omar Ibn Said—an enslaved Muslim-African man who was brought to Charleston in 1807.
ARENA DI VERONA OPERA FESTIVAL, VERONA (ITALY) JUNE 17 TO SEPTEMBER 4 Celebrating its 99th year, the 2022 festival is staged in the staggering surrounds of Verona Arena. The season opens with Verdi Opera Night starring Plácido Domingo, and begins with a Franco Zeffirelli production of Bizet’s Carmen, followed by large-scale renditions of Aida, Nabucco, La Traviata, and Turandot.
TANGLEWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL, LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS (USA) JUNE 17 TO SEPTEMBER 4 The summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra offers 400 acres of landscaped meadows and lawns that provide plenty of room for picnics. Expect timeless performers such as Bonnie Raitt and Ringo Starr, as well as guest ensembles and other musical acts.
GLASTONBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL, PILTON (U.K.) JUNE 22–26 The legendary greenfield festival, held on a Somerset farm since 1970, features high-profile rock bands alongside up-andcoming musicians and an eclectic mix of performance artists, theater and circus acts, and storytellers. This year’s headliners include Billie Eilish and Diana Ross.
MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL, LAKE GENEVA (SWITZERLAND) JULY 1–16 One of the world’s biggest, longest-running jazz festivals takes place annually on the shores of Lake Geneva. Rooted in jazz, the festival features legends from all genres. Miles Davis, Nina Simone, and Elton John have all played in the stunning Swiss Alps setting.
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Sweet sensations A PERENNIAL PART OF THE BRITISH CULINARY CULTURE, SUMMER DESSERTS, COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS PUDDINGS, ARE BEING CHAMPIONED BY TOP CHEFS SEEKING A NOSTALGIC YET DELICIOUS OPTION FOR THEIR MENUS BY KATY SALTER
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Clockwise from left: An elegant version of Eton mess; chef Paul Ainsworth, owner of The Mariners in Cornwall; his traditional British funfair dessert; tantalizing trifle at The Mariners
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t could be argued that Brits measure their lives in puddings. The jellies and ice creams of childhood birthday parties. The steaming treacle sponges of school lunches, doused in (often lumpy) custard. Brandy-soaked Christmas pudding followed by Boxing Day trifle. The first rhubarb crumbles of spring and the last apple pies of fall. Most loved of all are the puddings associated with the summer months. Glorious trifles, messes, and fools loaded with ripe fruits. Come late spring, these desserts herald better weather and better times. Eton Mess is a wedding staple, strawberries and cream is synonymous with tennis at Wimbledon, and the arrival of its signature summer pudding at one of London’s best restaurants, The River Café, is a much-anticipated event. They may have strange names, but the greatest puddings of the summer season are simple affairs, where the ingredients speak for themselves. They chart a delicious course through the warmer months, from the rhubarb of spring through to September’s fools of blackberry and plums. “Classic summer puddings play a huge part in our culinary culture,” says chef Adam Handling, who puts these seasonal favorites on the menu at The Loch & the Tyne, a gastropub
in Windsor. “It’s about keeping the love for classic British dishes and reminding everyone that we can do more than just fish and chips.” Chef Paul Ainsworth agrees. “Trifles, syllabubs, possets, and mess celebrate the things we do so well in the U.K. — beautiful soft fruits, including the best strawberries, raspberries, and cherries in the world, and cream from our amazing dairy farming.”
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Discussing today’s fanciful confections requires a look back. These days, Brits use the word “pudding” interchangeably with almost any sweet dessert, but originally, a pudding was a savory dish, wrapped in animal skins (think sausages or haggis) and steamed in cloth or encased in pastry. In her book, Pride and Pudding, writer Regula Ysewijn looks at the history of British “puds.” The first pudding recipes date back to Roman times, but pudding’s use as a catch-all for dessert came later. “The term ‘pudding’ has only been connected to this last part of the meal since the 20th century,” Ysewijn writes. Individual sweet dishes date back longer. Take trifle. This show-off is best served proudly in a large, clear, glass bowl, all the better to display its layers. A trifle typically includes cake or ladyfingers soaked in sherry, then fruits — fresh or entombed in jelly (think Jell-O, not jam) — and custard with
“Trifles, syllabubs, possets, and mess celebrate the things we do so well in the U.K. — beautiful soft fruits, including the best strawberries”
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a pillowy topping of whipped cream or syllabub (cream whipped with sweet wine). Both the construction and social status of the trifle have evolved over time. Pen Vogler, author of Scoff: A History of Food and Class in Britain, explains: “The earliest recipe for ‘trifle’ (Thomas Dawson, 1596) is just cream with added sugar, ginger, and rosewater; these expensive ingredients tell us it was a dish for the wealthy.” By the late 1700s, trifle was popular with the middle classes, and by the late 20th century it had become “easy and affordable, with tinned fruit and packet jelly and was seen as something for children’s parties,” says Vogler. “It is having a Renaissance as cooks rediscover that it can be glorious made with good ingredients.”
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Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen has spent 20 years working at Northcote in the beautiful Ribble Valley, north of Manchester, where she has been Executive Chef since 2015. She is a big proponent of traditional puddings including trifle and apple pie. “I’ve always massively taken inspiration from traditional dishes, those family favorites that people have memories connected with.” For Goodwin-Allen, it’s about putting her skills and originality as a chef on the table. “Our take on a strawberry trifle is a ball of vanilla custard with a strawberry and cream center frozen with liquid nitrogen. Once served, the diner smashes it open and those delicious, familiar flavors come through.” She admits it may not look like a traditional trifle, “but when you taste it, the dish sparks a conversation of childhood memories about strawberry picking or the trifle your grandma used to make. For me, it’s always about telling a story for a customer — and how they connect with a dish.” Food writer Felicity Cloake (One More Croissant for the Road) says, “Trifle is infinitely adaptable to circumstance and utterly above fashion — a true culinary classic.” Try The Loch & The Tyne or The Cadogan Arms in London for a traditional trifle.
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Despite sharing its name with the famous private school, Eton Mess is no longer just an upper-class confection. Unsurprising perhaps, given how easy it is to make: just whipped cream, broken meringues, and fresh strawberries. The first Eton Mess recipe appeared in 1893. One origin story is that a chef dropped the pudding at an Eton-Harrow cricket match. Rather than throw it away, he scooped the resulting “mess” into a bowl. Purists insist Eton Mess is made with strawberries, but the simple base lends itself to other flavors. At Yotam Ottolenghi’s restaurant, NOPI, the mess on the menu changes with the seasons. In fall and winter, that means quince and pomegranate. “In summer, we add rose petals and sumac syrup,” says Calvin Von Niebel, NOPI’s Executive Chef. “Eton Mess is the perfect pudding, and we’re always experimenting with flavor combinations, like a chai masala custard with fresh figs.”
Clockwise from far left: Lisa GoodwinAllen is Executive Chef at Northcote restaurant; her inventive take on a traditional strawberry trifle; a beautiful British panna cotta; summer pudding is packed full of soft fruits; traditional trifle at The Loch & The Tyne
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ON THE MENU: FIVE CLASSIC BRITISH DESSERTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM TRIFLE — THE MARINERS, CORNWALL
SUMMER PUDDING — RIVER CAFÉ, LONDON
“The River Cafe’s summer pudding is something people wait all year for. Served with a big dollop of mascarpone, it’s just sublime,” says Tom Rogers.
POSSET — THE FIVE BELLS INN, DEVON Trifle is a mainstay at Paul Ainsworth’s seaside inn. The fruit changes five times a year, in harmony with the seasons. Strawberries, raspberries, and cherries in the summer, blackberries in the fall, and mandarins and clementine in the winter.
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Posset is a regular on the dessert menu at this award-winning country inn. Look for classic lemon, or the grapefruit posset with chocolate granola.
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This is mess with an Ottolenghi makeover. The fruity spice sumac and pomegranate molasses lend a Middle Eastern influence that pairs beautifully with ripe strawberries.
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The chefs at this Victorian glasshouse restaurant pluck the fruits for their summer puds from their own berry bushes and fruit trees. Look out for the gooseberry and elderflower fool in June, served with almond biscuits.
Possets and fools also lend themselves to different flavors. Fools — pureed fruits folded into cream — have been around for centuries and are often made with rhubarb or tart green gooseberries. Posset is also made with sharp fruits, usually lemon. Originally a drink, it has evolved into a cold, set dessert of cream and citrus — you might consider it a British panna cotta. Easy to prep ahead and delicious, lemon posset is a regular on fine-dining menus: Tom Kerridge serves his with fennel biscotti at The Hand and Flowers, the U.K.’s only pub with two Michelin stars. Summer pudding is another eagerly anticipated favorite. It is usually made by lining a pudding basin with stale white bread, followed by red currants, raspberries, and blackberries that soak the bread and turn it a gorgeous fuchsia. The result, served with cream, is lighter than it sounds and is a glorious celebration of berries at their peak. At London’s famous River Café, the summer pudding is infused with an Italian twist. Currants, berries, and peaches are simmered with Valpolicella and encased in a dome of ciabatta. For regulars, it signifies the start of summer. “There is definitely a return to the classics on U.K. menus right now; people want to see the desserts of their childhood, but done properly and with seasonal ingredients,” says influencer Tom Rogers (@gourmet_guy). British summer puddings may have a long history, but that doesn’t mean they can’t move — gently — with the times.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS Admired for its vivid colors, depiction of cultural figures, and exquisite renderings of land and seascapes, the Japanese art form of ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) is showcased in a lavish new book published by Taschen
CHŌKI SUNRISE ON NEW YEAR’S MORNING Eishōsai Chōki (c. 1790) © Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture, Gift of the Grabhorn Ukiyo-e Collection
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Utagawa Kunisada (1863) © Chiba City Museum of Art
MOUNTAIN GORGE IN WINTER Utagawa Hiroshige (c. 1842) © Minneapolis Institute of Art
KUMOI CHERRY TREE Yoshida Hiroshi (1926) © Minneapolis Institute of Art
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THREE BEAUTIFUL FASHIONABLE WOMEN IN A COOL EVENING (IN DETAIL) Kikugawa Eizan (mid-1810s) © Collection of Lee E. Dirks, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Two hundred exceptional Japanese woodblock prints are presented, revealing more on a much-loved but little-understood art form
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS. PUBLISHED BY TASCHEN, US$200
THE TIGER OF RYŌGOKU Utagawa Hirokage (1860) © Collection of Arendie and Henk Herwig, the Netherlands
This sumptuous XXL edition features some of the most exceptional ukiyo-e prints from 1680–1938, drawn from museums and private collections worldwide. Courtesans, sumo wrestlers, and kabuki actors are represented alongside ghosts and demons, while cherry tree blossoms and snow-covered peaks celebrate the beauty of Japan’s landscape.
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hen you have been missing your oldest friends, your extended family, or your favorite foursome, the urge is strong to gather them together. So whether you are marking a milestone birthday or anniversary, celebrating with your bridal party, or simply filling school vacations with quality family time away, be inspired by these Preferred Residences destinations. Each offers a change of scenery, plenty of space to stretch out, activities that will spark your inner explorer, and unique experiences that will stay with you far longer than any souvenirs you collect along the way. Bridging generation gaps and addressing the varied interests of your extended family — from play-seeking toddlers and blasé teens to active parents and grandparents — is easy with Preferred Residences. In addition to providing the comfort and privacy of your own home, with all the services and amenities of a world-class hotel, these destinations have not only mastered making family magic, they’ve also fine-tuned it to the point of perfection, delivering unlimited opportunities for time together.
The epitome of a laid-back getaway is a seaside sojourn at Half Moon LET’S GET TOGETHER BY THE WATER
The epitome of a laid-back getaway is a seaside sojourn at Half Moon (Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica), where life revolves around the stunning two-mile-long private beach. You’ll find the ultimate in space and privacy at the beachfront Rose Hall Villas, which come with five to seven bedrooms — ideal for groups — and private pools. Learning to sail a catamaran will hone teamwork skills, while swimming through the waves on horseback is bound to inspire many lively conversations. Enjoy barbecues on the beach, featuring jerk dishes and hotpots, while fire-eaters and crab racing keep the little ones in awe. When the time comes for adults to soak up mesmerizing Caribbean sunsets over well-deserved cocktails, the younger guests can play at Anancy Children’s Village, a mini version of an authentic Jamaican town.
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housed the families of Fort Baker’s officers and can be easily reconfigured to accommodate groups of all sizes. The Frank House at Cavallo Point is a wonderful choice for small groups and families. A heritage two-story residence with 1,175 square feet of living space, it sleeps six, has an eat-in kitchen and a private glassed-enclosed sun porch, and offers sweeping views over Fort Baker, the bay, and San Francisco’s skyline. And yes, it is pet-friendly. Spend the days hiking, mountain biking or kayaking, and exploring the nature of the nearby Golden Gate National Recreation Area. When the descending sun fires up the skies behind the bridge, relax on the outdoor terrace of Farley Bar with a glass of Napa Valley wine in your hand.
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Boston Harbor Hotel celebrates “Summer in the City” with movies and live music staged on the waterfront deck For a city break, the iconic Boston Harbor Hotel (Boston, Massachusetts, USA) is located right between the vibrant downtown and the serene Rowes Wharf. Enjoy an exceptional stay in the John Adams Presidential Suite, featuring 4,800 square feet of stunning living space, four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a state-of-the-art media room. What could be more memorable than toasting your good fortune on your own 1,000-square-foot terrace overlooking the harbor? Mid-June through mid-September, Boston Harbor Hotel celebrates “Summer in the City” with movies and live music staged on the waterfront deck. Gather here, or at the hotel’s Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, to relax and reconnect after a day of whale watching, walking the Freedom Trail, visiting Fenway Park, or riding the classic swan boats in the city’s 24-acre Public Garden. Cavallo Point (San Francisco/Sausalito, California, USA) sits at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, treating you to some of the best views in California. Going back to the early 1900s, its guestrooms are set in historic Victorian homes that once
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Clockwise from top left: George Washington statue in Boston’s Public Garden; “Summer in the City” events; Cavallo Point cooking class; homes that once housed Fort Baker officers’ families at Cavallo Point
You will be greeted on arrival with genuine island hospitality at this resort where spacious residences overlook tropical gardens The adventure begins even before you even arrive at Montage Kapalua Bay (Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA). Views of the lush green West Maui Mountains and the vast Pacific Ocean along the breathtaking 35-mile Honoapi’ilani Highway are second to none. You will be greeted on arrival with genuine island hospitality at this resort where spacious residences overlook tropical gardens and the picturesque waters of Namalu Bay. Three- and four-bedroom Grand Residences offer complete privacy with private entrances, full gourmet kitchens, and expansive lanais and living spaces — most include private infinity pools. Unparalleled relaxation — reserve a day bed by the sunset pool or book an island-inspired treatment at the ultra-luxe Spa Montage Kapalua Bay — awaits, but if you are planning a more vigorous agenda, the island’s best activities on land and sea are available here, too. Choose from guided hikes along the Kapalua Coastal Trail, tennis courts, snorkel tours, sport fishing, paddleboarding, playing two of Hawaii’s best golf courses, and tours of local organic farms and vineyards. Clockwise from top right: Tantalizing views at Montage Kapalua Bay and
poolside cabanas; private residence pool and dining at Ojai Valley Inn
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California may be famed for the sun and the sea, but an hour-and-a-half drive from Los Angeles, Ojai Valley Inn (Ojai, California, USA) packs in plenty of gorgeous mountain scenery, Spanish colonial-style lodging, and bountiful creative outlets for all generations. Add your names to the century-long guest list that includes the hallmark names of childhood magic, like Walt Disney and Judy Garland. Enjoy all the best of this AAA Five-Diamond award resort in your own luxurious sanctuary of Casa Elar. This expansive 10,407-square-foot, five-bedroom haven comes with a full-service staff, chef’s kitchen, and superb entertaining spaces, including a dining room large enough to seat 12. At Ojai Valley Inn, activity options are aplenty, from cycling, horseback riding, and golfing to visiting with a bee master at the on-site hive, soap and candle making, and pottery painting. When everybody is ready to relax, meet back at your private pool and spa surrounded by gorgeous valley views. ▷
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Spread over 30,000 acres of wilderness, The Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection (Saratoga, Wyoming, USA) delivers an immersive experience of the American West — and some of the starriest skies you’ll ever see. Established in 1884 as a cow camp and hay-producing ranch, the retreat still preserves the spirit of a working cattle ranch. American Wagyu beef is raised on-site and at the Farm, guests learn about the “seed to table” operation. Workshops are also available at the Bakery or Greenhouse. This year, the ranch’s baby goats are the stars of the season; children can interact with them in the Lil Wranglers program, while a fun goat yoga session will leave a lasting impression on the whole family. Evenings are spent devouring s’mores around the campfire, trying to count the stars, and swapping stories from your fun-filled days in the Wild West. Book a two-, three-, or four-bedroom luxury dude ranch cabin; choose a luxury log cabin in French Creek, the resort’s secluded fly-fishing and hunting paradise; or buy out the entire Magee Homestead to stretch out with your whole family.
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Established in 1884 as a cow camp and hay-producing ranch, the retreat still preserves the spirit of a working cattle ranch
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The Broadmoor in Colorado; The Broadmoor’s luxurious Brownstones
Colorado’s great outdoors has inspired many, and The Broadmoor (Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA) has enchanted guests for generations with its setting by Cheyenne Lake and views of the Cheyenne Mountain. Whether you take paddleboats out for a race on the lake, explore the mighty mountains on horseback, or hike up to the nearby Seven Falls, memories made here will last forever. Just walking around the century-old resort is a history lesson, and it features one of the largest Western art collections in the world. The elegant cottages bordering the East Course, the grand five-bedroom Estate House with its expansive entertaining areas, and the charming Brownstones at The Broadmoor offer you and your group unforgettable opportunities to truly relax and enjoy everything this Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond resort offers, from championship golf, multiple pools, an array of inspiring outdoor excursions with an experienced guide to hiking, mountain biking, zip-lining, fly-fishing, falconry, and rock climbing. During the immersive Wild West Experience, everyone learns the way of the Wild West, participating in archery, air-rifle shooting, and throwing tomahawks.
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MAGICAL MOMENTS Coming out of the long winter months, it is a special treat to visit a seasonal hotel. These magical destinations come alive with mountains bursting with color, golden countrysides, shimmering waterfronts, and activities to fill every glorious sun-filled day BY ABBY RATH
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t these destinations, spring arrives in a brilliant fanfare (picture rolling fields of wildflowers, and gardens and parks dressed up in shades of green). It is magical — as if mother nature has been waiting for you to knock on her door — and the staff has meticulously prepared for your arrival and is ready to help you make the most of your stay.
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Clockwise from top: Covo Dei Saraceni’s infinity pool; every Andronis Arcadia guestroom has its own pool; Toscana Resort Castelfalfi offers yoga and horse-back riding; Hotel Sassongher is set in the Dolomites; Hotel Tyrol’s outdoor pool; sightseeing via scooter; cooking school at Casa di Langa; comfy Casa di Langa bedroom
Surrounded by unique pink mountains, this Alpine resort offers guestrooms and suites with stunning views
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Covo Dei Saraceni (Positano, Italy) sits right on the beach in Positano and is ideal for truly living la dolce vita. Two pools overlook town and the Mediterranean (views you have been dreaming about all winter), and guestrooms and suites with balconies or terraces blur the line between inside and out. Everything here sparkles, from the crystalblue sea to whitewashed villas perched on the mountainside, and life at Andronis Arcadia (Santorini, Greece) is relaxed and carefree. It is an easy stroll into picturesque Oia, and the hotel boasts a private pool in every room, Evexia Spa, and breathtaking sunsets. A jewel set in the heart of Tuscany, Toscana Resort Castelfalfi (Castelfalfi, Tuscany, Italy) is the perfect destination to shake off the winter blues. La Spa creates physical and spiritual wellbeing; relaxing pools offer breathtaking views; and experiences range from the extraordinary (yoga in nature, tastings in the cellar, cooking classes, and golf ) to the extraextraordinary (taking a Ferrari for a spin around the countryside). In the hamlet between the Barolo, Barbaresco, and Alta Langa winemaking regions, Casa di Langa (Cerretto Langhe, Italy) creates a sustainable luxury experience and design details that evoke an intimate cocoon effect in the guestrooms. The hotel offers a cooking school and wine tastings, Vespas for cruising through the vineyards, and live music under the stars in the evening. In the Dolomites, the Pescosta family greets
you at Hotel Sassongher (Corvara Dolomites, Italy). The family has run this hotel for more than 70 years. Surrounded by unique pink mountains, this Alpine resort offers guestrooms and suites with stunning views, exclusive Sky SPA wellness programs, and an unspeakably luxurious outdoor whirlpool. Another one-of-a-kind, family-run hotel sits in the peaceful Villnösstal Valley. At Hotel Tyrol (Selva di Val Gardena, Italy) the amazing Bibiana welcomes guests and makes sure everyone is well cared for (her choice of teas and herbs is an experience). If the indoor and outdoor pools don’t restore your mind and spirit, the Turkish bath and relaxation room with panoramic views over the mountains certainly will.
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Bringing your pet can make any trip extra special. Preferred Hotels & Resorts launched Preferred Pets to highlight destinations that truly welcome your pets as a member of your family. We curated this collection with input from our “Canine Council” BY GAIL UEBERROTH
Here are some helpful hints to make air travel successful and low stress for you and your pet:
IN ADVANCE 1. VISIT YOUR VET Make sure your pet is
up to date with inoculations and that you have any necessary medications on hand.
2. CHECK WITH THE AIRLINE Make sure you are familiar with the rules and regulations of your airline. Airlines have varying regulations regarding the size of the pet and the carrier you bring aboard. 3. CHOOSE A PET CARRIER Go to a trusted pet supply store or doggie boutique for help selecting the best carrier for your pet.
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5. PACK ESSENTIALS IN ADVANCE
Your carry-on should include a chew toy or hard, chewy treats; collars, leashes, harnesses; and dry food, and a small, collapsible bowl.
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About our team
These three Chinese Crested powder puffs — Jiggs, Teddy, and Piper — each began their travel adventures as soon as they left their litter, and they continue to travel by air, car, and boat. They love beaches, country walks, concerts, fancy restaurants, and even working in the office, where they greet guests, vet all delivery men, and hang out in meetings, looking for treats and cuddles. Jiggs (“the naughty one”) has the biggest personality and is always at the center of any mischief, but always looks the most innocent. He is one year-old and despite his puppy energy, he will happily settle down for a good cuddle. At three, Teddy (“the nice one”) is sweet, calm, and friendly with everyone. As the (unofficial) mayor of the local bark park, he greets everyone upon arrival. Our Piper (“the diva”) is nine. She is accustomed to luxury (prefers crystal glassware to a bowl on the floor), eats when and what she wants, and as the elder statespup of the council, has earned the respect she demands.
AT THE AIRPORT 6. FOOD AND WATER Keep your pet From top: Preferred Hotels & Resorts Canine Council: Jiggs, Teddy (left), and Piper (right)
When planning a trip with your best friend, it is crucial to find a hotel that will welcome you both. Many Preferred Hotels & Resorts go above and beyond to make four-legged guests feel as welcome as their two-legged companions.
→ For information and a list of Preferred Pet locations, visit PreferredHotels.com/pets
hydrated, but not full. Just like you, a heavy meal before flight can make your pet uncomfortable, and limit water intake right before and during your flight.
7. FIND RELIEF AREAS Make sure
you give your pet plenty of time to eat, drink, poop, and play before you board.
8. ASK TO BOARD EARLY Getting yourself and your pet settled can take some time, so having a few extra minutes can keep you both calm.
IN FLIGHT 9. RELAX You’ve got this. Keep your cool and your pet will, too.
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Experience the ultimate in luxury and service at extraordinary destinations around the world. With personalized, intuitive service, renowned dining, exquisite accommodations, and spectacular scenery, you can expect a legendary stay.
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Wequassett Resort and Golf Club (Chatham, Massachusetts, USA)
Montage Kapalua Bay (Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA)
The Leela Mumbai (Mumbai, India)
Sophisticated. Exceptional hotels and resorts in the world’s most desired locations offer luxurious accommodations, unique activities, sensational spas, and diverse dining options, delivering memories that will last a lifetime.
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Welcoming. Stylish. With approachable luxury and local flair, this diverse collection of chic and engaging hotels in cities and resort destinations around the world delivers friendly service, stylish accommodations, and the allure of an independent hotel experience.
Les Jardins du Marais (Paris, France)
Bienville House (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)
Seamlessly combining comfort with convenience, hotels in this eclectic global collection are designed to connect you with local cultures and authentic experiences whether you are traveling for business or leisure. Las Brisas Huatulco (Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico)
Artiem Madrid (Madrid, Spain)
La Esperanza Granada (Saleres, Granada, Spain)
Spacious. Make yourself at home with this collection of apartments, studios, villas, cottages, and bungalows with full kitchens, separate living spaces, and en-suite bedrooms, plus all the amenities and services of a luxury hotel. Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu (Poltu Quatu/Arzachena, Sardinia, Italy)
Las Terrazas Resort and Residences (San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize)
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Beyond the impressive lobby, world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor pool, and Indian and international dining options, discover stunning contemporary guestrooms and suites with magnificent views.
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Large, elegant guestrooms and suites with panoramic views incorporate traditional and modern styles. A fitness club with a 56foot pool, Library Lounge, and innovative dining options create a relaxing escape in the city.
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THE FULLERTON HOTEL SINGAPORE This heritage hotel with its gorgeous infinity pool, luxurious spa, four gourmet restaurants, guestrooms styled in classic neutral tones, and iconic service is consistently voted one of the best in the world.
CAP MAISON RESORT & SPA, GROS ISLET, SAINT LUCIA
Elegant guestrooms, suites, and private villas sit in a stunningly beautiful location with a secluded sandy beach and exceptional dining, from contemporary French Caribbean cuisine to casual, fresh seafood right on the beach.
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AUSTRALIA L.V.X. Lyall Hotel and Spa, South Yarra, Melbourne LEG Fullerton Hotel Sydney, The, Sydney BRUNEI LEG Empire Brunei, The, Jerudong CHINA LIF V-Continent Beijing Parkview Wuzhou Hotel, Beijing LIF Jinjiang Hotel, Chengdu L.V.X. Longemont Chengdu, The, Chengdu L.V.X. Harbour Grand Hong Kong, Hong Kong L.V.X. Longemont Shanghai, Shanghai LIF Parkyard Hotel Shanghai, Shanghai L.V.X. Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai PRR Primus Residence Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai LEG Wanda Reign on the Bund, Shanghai L.V.X. Yangtze Boutique Shanghai, The, Shanghai L.V.X. Longemont Hotel Shenyang, Shenyang L.V.X. Sangha Retreat By Octave Institute, Suzhou LIF Grand Victoria Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan LIF Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan L.V.X. Palais de Chine, Taipei, Taiwan INDIA CON/PRR Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa, Bengaluru CON Fortune Park JP Celestial, Bengaluru CON Fortune Select JP Cosmos Hotel, Bengaluru LIF Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa, Bengaluru L.V.X. Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru, The, Bengaluru LEG Leela Palace Bengaluru, The, Bengaluru LIF Zuri Whitefield Bengaluru, The, Bengaluru LIF Feathers-A Radha Hotel, Chennai LEG Leela Palace Chennai, The, Chennai LIF Raintree, Anna Salai, The, Chennai LIF Turyaa Chennai, Chennai L.V.X. Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi, The, Delhi LEG Leela Goa, The, Goa L.V.X./PRR Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences, The, Gurugram L.V.X. Park Kolkata, The, Kolkata L.V.X. Leela Mumbai, The, Mumbai LIF/PRR Express Inn Nashik, Nashik LEG Imperial New Delhi, The, New Delhi LEG Leela Palace New Delhi, The, New Delhi L.V.X. Raviz Kovalam, The, Trivandrum, Kerala LEG Leela Palace Udaipur, The, Udaipur INDONESIA LEG Sanchaya, The, Bintan L.V.X. Ayana Midplaza Jakarta, Jakarta JAPAN LIF Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, Kyoto LIF THOUSAND KYOTO, THE, Kyoto LIF Seawood Hotel, Miyakojima Kurima Resort, Miyakojima CON Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji, The, Osaka CON Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo, Sapporo LEG Capitol Hotel Tokyu, The, Tokyo LIF Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, Tokyo LIF Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba, Tokyo L.V.X. Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Tokyo L.V.X. Hotel New Otani Tokyo, “EXECUTIVE HOUSE ZEN,” Tokyo LIF Hotel New Otani Tokyo, “The Main,” Tokyo LIF Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo L.V.X. Kitano Hotel Tokyo, The, Tokyo L.V.X. Prince Park Tower Tokyo, The, Tokyo LIF Royal Park Hotel, Tokyo CON Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome, The, Tokyo CON Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu, Tokyo
LIF Hotel New Grand, Yokohama LIF Yokohama Royal Park Hotel, Yokohama MALAYSIA L.V.X. Borneo Eagle Resort, Kota Kinabalu L.V.X. Bungaraya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu LIF Gayana Marine Resort, Kota Kinabalu L.V.X. EQ, Kuala Lumpur L.V.X. One World Hotel, Kuala Lumpur MALDIVES LIF Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives, Baa Atoll LIF Noku Maldives, Kuda Funafaru, Noonu Atoll L.V.X. Coco Bodu Hithi, Maldives, North Malé Atoll LIF Reethi Faru Resort, Raa Atoll MONGOLIA LIF Blue Sky Hotel & Tower, The, Ulaanbaatar MYANMAR LIF Sedona Hotel Yangon, Yangon NEW ZEALAND L.V.X. Azur, Queenstown PHILIPPINES L.V.X. Discovery Primea, Manila, Makati LIF Discovery Shores Boracay, Malay, Aklan Province LIF Dusit Thani Manila, Manila CON Discovery Suites Manila Philippines, Manila/Pasig City SINGAPORE LEG Fullerton Bay Hotel, The, Singapore LEG Fullerton Hotel Singapore, The, Singapore L.V.X. One Farrer Hotel, Singapore LIF Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore SOUTH KOREA CON CONNECT BUSAN, Busan THAILAND LIF Lancaster Bangkok, Bangkok LIF Landmark Bangkok, The, Bangkok LEG Siam, The, Bangkok LIF Tongsai Bay, The, Ko Samui LEG/PRR Andara Resort & Villas, Phuket VIETNAM LIF/PRR Alma Resort, Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province LIF/PRR Sherwood Suites, Ho Chi Minh City CON Windsor Plaza Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
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BAHAMAS L.V.X./PRR Pink Sands Resort, Harbour Island BERMUDA L.V.X. Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, Sandys BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS LEG Peter Island Resort & Spa, Peter Island DOMINICAN REPUBLIC LIF Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana, Punta Cana JAMAICA LEG/PRR Half Moon, Montego Bay, St. James PUERTO RICO CON Rincon Beach Resort, Añasco L.V.X. Palacio Provincial, Old San Juan LEG Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, San Juan SAINT BARTHÉLEMY L.V.X. Hotel Christopher, Pointe Milou SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS L.V.X. Belle Mont Farm, Kittitian Hill SAINT LUCIA L.V.X./PRR Cap Maison Resort & Spa, Gros Islet L.V.X./PRR Marigot Bay Resort and Marina, Marigot Bay TURKS & CAICOS LIF/PRR West Bay Club, Providenciales
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ARGENTINA L.V.X. Hotel Club Francés Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires BELIZE L.V.X./PRR Las Terrazas Resort and Residences, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye BRAZIL LIF Ouro Minas Palace Hotel, Belo Horizonte CON Hotel Royal Palm Tower Indaiatuba, Indaiatuba LIF Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro by Intercity, Rio de Janeiro LIF Etoile Hotels Itaim, São Paulo LIF Etoile Hotels Jardins, São Paulo LEG Hotel Unique, São Paulo COLOMBIA L.V.X./PRR 93 Luxury Suites & Residences, Bogotá PRR 100 Luxury Suites, Bogotá L.V.X. EK HOTEL, Bogotá LIF Capellan de Getsemani, Cartagena de Indias L.V.X./PRR Bluedoors York Luxury Suites, Medellin COSTA RICA LIF/PRR Santarena Hotel, Las Catalinas GUATEMALA LIF Porta Hotel Antigua, La Antigua NICARAGUA LIF/PRR Rancho Santana, Tola, Rivas PERU L.V.X. Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel, Cusco CON Arte Hotel Lima, Lima LIF Delfines Hotel & Convention Center, Lima L.V.X. Aranwa Sacred Valley, Urubamba
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ANDORRA LIF Park Piolets Mountain Hotel & Spa, Soldeu AUSTRIA L.V.X. Burg Vital Resort, Lech am Arlberg L.V.X. Hotel Stein, Salzburg L.V.X. Hotel Sans Souci, Vienna PRR PhilsPlace – Full Service Apartments Vienna, Vienna CYPRUS LIF Annabelle, Paphos CZECH REPUBLIC L.V.X. Alchymist Grand Hotel & Spa, Prague LIF Emblem Prague, The, Prague L.V.X. Mozart Prague, The, Prague DENMARK LIF Hotel Skt. Petri, Copenhagen L.V.X. Villa Copenhagen, Copenhagen FINLAND LIF Hotel Haven, Helsinki LIF Hotel Lilla Roberts, Helsinki LIF Klaus K Hotel, Helsinki FRANCE LIF Hotel Barriere Le Gray D’Albion Cannes, Cannes PRR Ultima Courchevel, Courchevel LIF Hotel Les Terrasses D’Eze, Èze PRR Ultima Megève, Megève CON Belmont Champs Elysees, Paris L.V.X. Castille Paris – Starhotels Collezione, Paris L.V.X. L’Hotel du Collectionneur Paris, Paris L.V.X. Hotel Keppler, Paris CON Hotel Mayfair, Paris L.V.X. Hotel Napoleon Paris, Paris CON Hotel Plaza Tour Eiffel, Paris
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L.V.X. Hotel Regina Louvre, Paris CON L’Empire Paris, Paris PRR LA Résidence Paris, Paris LIF La Villa Haussmann, Paris LIF Les Jardins du Marais, Paris L.V.X./PRR Majestic Hotel-SPA Champs-Elysées, Paris L.V.X. Hotel de Paris Saint-Tropez, Saint-Tropez GEORGIA CON Kvareli Lake Resort, Kvareli LIF Hotel Samzeo, Omalo Village LIF Hotel Kabadoni, Sighnaghi GERMANY LIF Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen, Aachen L.V.X. Hotel Maximillian’s, Augsburg L.V.X. Diaoyutai Mansion Frankfurt, The, Frankfurt LIF east Hamburg, Hamburg L.V.X. Grand Elysée Hamburg, Hamburg L.V.X. BEYOND by Geisel, Munich LIF EXCELSIOR by Geisel, Munich LEG Hotel Bayerischer Hof, Munich L.V.X. Hotel München Palace, Munich GREECE L.V.X. NJV Athens Plaza, Athens PRR Ultima Corfu, Corfu L.V.X. Myconian Naia, Mykonos LEG Myconian Villa Collection, Mykonos L.V.X. Mykonos Blanc, Mykonos L.V.X. Andronis Arcadia, Santorini L.V.X. Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel & Spa, Zante HUNGARY L.V.X. Mystery Hotel Budapest, Budapest IRELAND LEG Hayfield Manor, Cork LEG Dromoland Castle Hotel, County Clare LIF Dylan Dublin, Dublin L.V.X. Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin, The, Dublin L.V.X./PRR Kilkea Castle, Kildare LEG Europe Hotel & Resort, The, Killarney L.V.X./PRR Great Southern Killarney, Killarney LEG/PRR K Club, The, Straffan ITALY L.V.X. Hotel Villa Cipriani, Asolo LIF/PRR Locanda Rossa, Capalbio L.V.X. Villa Marina Capri Hotel and Spa, Capri L.V.X. Toscana Resort Castelfalfi, Castelfalfi, Tuscany L.V.X. Casa di Langa, Cerreto Langhe L.V.X. Hotel Sassongher, Corvara Dolomites LEG/PRR Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti, Pinzolo, Dolomites L.V.X. Bernini Palace Hotel, Florence L.V.X. Montebello Splendid, Florence LIF River Hotel & SPA, Florence LIF Sense Experience Resort, The, Follonica LEG Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda, Gargnano, Lake Garda L.V.X. Hotel Bristol Palace, Genova L.V.X. Excelsior Belvedere Hotel & SPA, Ischia Island, Naples Bay LEG Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como/Tremezzina L.V.X. Rosa Grand Milano – Starhotels Collezione, Milan LIF Square Milano Duomo, The, Milan LEG Passalacqua, Moltrasio, Lake Como L.V.X. Hotel Montecatini Palace & SPA, Montecatini Terme LIF Grand Hotel Santa Lucia, Naples LIF/PRR Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu, Poltu Quatu/Arzachena, Sardinia L.V.X. Covo Dei Saraceni, Positano LEG Excelsior Palace Hotel, Rapallo LIF/PRR Corso 281, Rome L.V.X. DOM Hotel, Rome L.V.X. First Roma Arte, The, Rome L.V.X. First Roma Dolce, The, Rome
HOTEL REGINA LOUVRE, PARIS, FRANCE
Across from the Louvre and overlooking the Tuileries Garden, this remarkable hotel delivers refined French tradition and contemporary comfort. All rooms have been lovingly restored to their 1900s splendor.
DYLAN DUBLIN, IRELAND
Experience life in a quiet neighborhood only minutes from the city’s main attractions, with individually styled guestrooms plus Dylan Bar, The Eddison Restaurant, The Ruby Room, and The Nurserie Terrace.
GRAND HOTEL HUIS TER DUIN, NOORDWIJK AAN ZEE, NETHERLANDS
Start each day with a beach walk, enjoy culinary delights, including the prestigious Michelin-starred restaurant Latour, and relax in your spacious, luxuriously furnished guestroom at this beach getaway.
HOTEL WALDHAUS SILS, SILS MARIA, SWITZERLAND
Peaceful and unencumbered in the forest high above Lake Sils, this grand hotel offers classic, modern, and nostalgic guestrooms, cuisine with great respect for local producers, and three levels of serenity at Waldhaus Spa.
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This urban resort in Leicester Square has been curated to reflect the drama and sophistication of life in London’s West End. Each guestroom and suite is individually designed, intimate, and yet subtly spectacular.
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ART BOUTIQUE HOTEL MONOPOL, ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND Surrounded by boutiques, restaurants, cafés, and bars in the center of St. Moritz, this modern design hotel offers a rooftop spa, MONO restaurant, top-floor Sky Bar, wine cellar, and smoking lounge.
LA ESPERANZA GRANADA, SALERES, SPAIN
This romantic hotel has eight beautiful guestrooms set within private gardens. Services include private chefs, a sommelier, masseuse, and guides to everything Spanish – from the language to the cuisine.
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L.V.X. Grand Hotel Palace, Rome L.V.X. Palazzo Dama, Rome L.V.X. Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa, Rome LIF Hotel Tyrol, Selva di Val Gardena PRR Marina di Scarlino Resort, Tuscany/Maremma L.V.X. Palazzo di Varignana Resort & Spa, Varignana, Bologna LIF Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, Venice LEG Metropole Hotel, Venice L.V.X. Splendid Venice Venezia – Starhotels Collezione, Venice L.V.X. Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa, Venice/Jesolo LIF Hotel Villa Barbarich Venice Mestre, Venice/Zelarino LITHUANIA L.V.X. Narutis Hotel, Vilnius MALTA L.V.X. Grand Hotel Excelsior, Valletta MONACO LIF Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, Monte-Carlo MONTENEGRO L.V.X. Iberostar Heritage Grand Perast, Perast NETHERLANDS LIF Park Centraal Amsterdam, Amsterdam LEG Pulitzer Amsterdam, Amsterdam L.V.X. Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin, Noordwijk aan Zee NORWAY LIF Amerikalinjen, Oslo LEG THIEF, THE, Oslo LEG/PRR Sommerro, Oslo POLAND L.V.X. Nobu Hotel Warsaw, Warsaw PORTUGAL LIF Altis Avenida Hotel, Lisbon L.V.X. One Palacio de Anunciada, The, Lisbon SPAIN LIF H10 Cubik, Barcelona LIF H10 Metropolitan, Barcelona LIF Hotel Condes de Barcelona, Barcelona LIF Hotel España, Barcelona L.V.X. Hotel Miramar Barcelona, Barcelona L.V.X. Hotel Ohla Barcelona, Barcelona LEG Monument Hotel, Barcelona L.V.X. Ohla Eixample, Barcelona L.V.X. One Barcelona, The, Barcelona LEG Serras, Barcelona L.V.X. Gran Hotel Domine, Bilbao LIF Hotel Miro, Bilbao LEG/PRR Finca Cortesín Hotel, Golf & Spa, Casares L.V.X. Santa Catalina, A Royal Hideaway Hotel, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria CON Artiem Madrid, Madrid LIF H10 Villa de la Reina, Madrid L.V.X. Hotel Wellington, Madrid L.V.X. Iberostar Grand Portals Nous, Mallorca L.V.X. Lago Resort Menorca – Suites del Lago 5*, Menorca/Ciutadella L.V.X. Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden, Palma de Mallorca L.V.X. Pure Salt Port Adriano, Palma de Mallorca/El Toro, Calvià L.V.X./PRR La Esperanza Granada, Saleres, Granada L.V.X. Mercer Hotel Sevilla, Seville LIF EME Catedral Mercer, Seville L.V.X. Hotel Hacienda de Abajo, Tazacorte/La Palma PRR Las Terrazas de Abama, Tenerife L.V.X. Royal Hideaway Corales Beach, Tenerife L.V.X. Royal Hideaway Corales Suites, Tenerife SWEDEN L.V.X. At Six, Stockholm CON Hotel C Stockholm, Stockholm L.V.X. Hotel Diplomat, Stockholm
LIF Nordic Light Hotel, Stockholm L.V.X. Villa Dagmar, Stockholm LIF Yasuragi, Stockholm SWITZERLAND PRR Ultima Crans-Montana, Crans-Montana LIF Hotel Metropole Geneve, Geneva PRR Ultima Genève, Geneva LIF ASPEN alpin lifestyle Hotel, Grindelwald LEG/PRR Alpina Gstaad, The, Gstaad L.V.X./PRR Ultima Gstaad, Gstaad LIF/PRR Deltapark Vitalresort, Gwatt LEG Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne, Lausanne LIF Hotel Angleterre and Residence, Lausanne/Ouchy LIF Hotel Palafitte, Neuchâtel L.V.X. Capra, The, Saas-Fee L.V.X. Hotel Waldhaus Sils, Sils Maria LIF art boutique Hotel Monopol, St. Moritz LEG 7132 Hotel, Vals L.V.X. Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Zermatt LIF Resort Hotel Alex, Zermatt L.V.X. Storchen Zürich – Lifestyle Boutique Hotel, Zürich TURKEY L.V.X. Allium Bodrum Resort & Spa, Bodrum L.V.X./PRR Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet, Istanbul UKRAINE L.V.X. Citadel Inn Hotel & Resort, Lviv UNITED KINGDOM ENGLAND L.V.X. Northcote, Blackburn, Lancashire CON/PRR Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre, Birmingham LEG Beaumont Hotel, The, London L.V.X. Bentley London, The, London LEG/PRR Grosvenor House Suites, London L.V.X./PRR Guardsman, The, London LEG Londoner, The, London LEG L’Oscar London, London LIF Mandeville Hotel, The, London L.V.X. Middle Eight, London LIF Pelham London – Starhotels Collezione, The, London L.V.X. Royal Lancaster London, London L.V.X. Sea Containers London, London LEG Stafford London, The, London L.V.X. Lowry Hotel, The, Manchester LIF Sopwell House, St Albans, Hertfordshire CON Pendley Manor Hotel, Tring, Hertfordshire L.V.X. Haycock Manor Hotel, Wansford Peterborough CON Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge L.V.X. Grand York, The, York NORTHERN IRELAND L.V.X. Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, The, Belfast SCOTLAND LEG Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews
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Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo, New Cairo Fiesta Residences, Accra Carlton Tel Aviv, The, Tel Aviv Social House, The, Nairobi Marina Hotel Kuwait, Kuwait City Safir Fintas Hotel Kuwait, Kuwait City
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DIRECTORY MADAGASCAR LIF Hotel Carlton, Antananarivo MOROCCO L.V.X. Kenzi Tower Hotel, Casablanca LEG Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay, Fnideq OMAN CON Atana Khasab, Khasab L.V.X. Atana Musandam, Khasab CON Salalah Gardens Hotel, Salalah QATAR LIF Dusit Doha Hotel, Doha SAUDI ARABIA L.V.X. Vivienda Al Hada, Riyadh L.V.X. Vivienda Al Hada Residences, Riyadh L.V.X. Vivienda Granada, Riyadh L.V.X. Vivienda Residence, Riyadh L.V.X. Vivienda Turki Al Awal, Riyadh SOUTH AFRICA L.V.X. Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, Cape Town, Western Cape LIF Last Word Constantia, The, Cape Town, Western Cape LIF Last Word Long Beach, The, Cape Town, Western Cape LIF President Hotel, Cape Town, Western Cape LIF Last Word Franschhoek, The, Franschhoek, Western Cape LIF Last Word Kitara, The, Greater Kruger Park, Mpumalanga TANZANIA LIF Hotel Sea Cliff, Dar es Salaam CON Marijani Beach Resort & Spa, Pwani Mchangani, Zanzibar West LIF Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar, Zanzibar UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LIF Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi L.V.X./PRR Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, Dubai LIF Dusit Thani Dubai, Dubai PRR JA Oasis Beach Tower, Dubai
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CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA LIF Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport, Richmond L.V.X. River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond L.V.X. Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria ONTARIO CON Park Hotel London, The, London LIF ARC The.Hotel Downtown Boutique, Ottawa L.V.X./PRR Soho Hotel & Residences, The, Toronto QUEBEC L.V.X. Hotel Gault, Montreal LIF Hotel Monville, Montreal LIF Hotel 71, Quebec City MEXICO AGUASCALIENTES L.V.X. Quinta Real Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR L.V.X. Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & SPA, Cabo San Lucas PRR Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Resort Golf & Spa, Cabo San Lucas PRR Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa Cabo San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas LIF/PRR Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences, Cabo San Lucas LIF Hotel Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa, Cabo San Lucas LEG/PRR Montage Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas L.V.X. Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos – A Tafer Resort, Los Cabos
LEG Grand Velas Los Cabos, Los Cabos PRR Live Aqua Private Residences Los Cabos, Los Cabos COAHUILA L.V.X. Quinta Real Saltillo, Saltillo COLIMA LIF Las Hadas by Brisas, Manzanillo GUANAJUATO LIF Galeria Plaza Irapuato, Irapuato LIF HS HOTSSON Hotel Irapuato, Irapuato LIF HS HOTSSON Hotel Leon, León CON HS HOTSSON Smart Leon Centro Max, León LEG Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende, San Miguel de Allende LIF HS HOTSSON Hotel Silao, Silao GUERRERO LIF Las Brisas Acapulco, Acapulco L.V.X. Quinta Real Acapulco, Acapulco LEG Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo LIF Las Brisas Ixtapa, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo JALISCO LIF HS HOTSSON Hotel Guadalajara Country Club, Guadalajara CON HS HOTSSON Smart Guadalajara Autónoma, Guadalajara L.V.X. Quinta Real Guadalajara, Guadalajara PRR Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta – A Tafer Resort, Puerto Vallarta LIF Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive Adults Only, Puerto Vallarta L.V.X. Hotel Mousai – A Tafer Resort, Puerto Vallarta LIF Velas Vallarta Suites Resort, Puerto Vallarta MEXICO CITY CON Galeria Plaza Reforma, Mexico City LIF Galeria Plaza San Jeronimo, Mexico City MICHOACÁN L.V.X. Hotel & Spa Mansion Solis by HOTSSON, Morelia NAYARIT LEG Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta NUEVO LÉON L.V.X. Quinta Real Monterrey, Monterrey CON Camino Real Fashion Drive Monterrey, Monterrey OAXACA CON Las Brisas Huatulco, Huatulco L.V.X. Quinta Real Huatulco, Huatulco L.V.X. Quinta Real Oaxaca, Oaxaca PUEBLA LIF HS HOTSSON Hotel Puebla, Puebla L.V.X. Quinta Real Puebla, Puebla QUERÉTARO CON Hacienda Jurica by Brisas, Querétaro LIF HS HOTSSON Hotel Queretaro, Querétaro QUINTANA ROO L.V.X. Atelier Playa Mujeres, Cancún L.V.X. Estudio Playa Mujeres, Cancún L.V.X. Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun – A Tafer Resort, Cancún L.V.X. Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun All Inclusive Spa Resort, Cancún L.V.X. Haven Riviera Cancun, Cancún LIF Live Aqua Cancun All Inclusive Adults Only, Cancún PRR Villa del Palmar Cancun Luxury Residences – A Tafer Resort, Cancún L.V.X./PRR Fives Oceanfront Puerto Morelos, The, Cancún/Riviera Maya L.V.X. Hotel Xcaret Mexico, Cancún/Riviera Maya L.V.X. Palmaïa – The House of AïA, Playa del Carmen LEG Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen/Riviera Maya LEG NIZUC Resort & Spa, Punta Nizuc
NIZUC RESORT & SPA, PUNTA NIZUC, MEXICO
Spend your days reclining alongside crystal waters, choosing from an authentic gourmet menu at every meal, renewing your body and soul at ESPA spa, or playing from sunrise to glorious sunset.
THE SOHO HOTEL & RESIDENCES, TORONTO, CANADA
Downtown’s largest guestrooms and suites provide unrivaled space and comfort, and the renovated fitness center provides a break from the amazing culinary and cultural experiences steps from the front door.
THE CLEMENT PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, USA
Located near Stanford University, this luxurious retreat boasts residence-inspired suites, personal service, all-inclusive food and drinks all day, and vibrant energy. The rooftop pool offers a beautiful view of campus.
HOTEL CASA DEL MAR, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, USA
Inspired by the grand villas of the Mediterranean and Santa Monica’s beachy vibes, every exquisitely styled guestroom and suite showcases local artists and sweeping views of the Pacific coastline.
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Comfortable and luxurious, every guestroom and suite feels like a private beachside home. Restaurants offer seasonal localfocused menus, while endless activities keep you entertained along miles of sand and sea.
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At the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, inspired by its stunning natural setting, outstanding service, distinctive accommodations, award-winning cuisine, and green luxury await along with exceptional activities.
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EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA, PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, USA
Effortless living meets playful luxury at this intimate ocean retreat. Spacious guestrooms and suites offer private balconies, Eau Spa is a wonderland of relaxation, and every meal is served with an ocean view.
TRUMP INTERNATIONAL BEACH RESORT MIAMI, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, USA
Soak up ceaseless sunshine at an oceanfront oasis with multiple dining venues, a private beach club, multiple pool areas, a spa and fitness center, and spacious, stylish guestrooms and suites.
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TABASCO L.V.X. Quinta Real Villahermosa, Villahermosa TAMAULIPAS CON HS HOTSSON Hotel Tampico, Tampico VERACRUZ CON Galeria Plaza Veracruz, Boca del Río ZACATECAS L.V.X. Quinta Real Zacatecas, Zacatecas UNITED STATES ALASKA L.V.X. Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage CON Voyager Inn, The, Anchorage ARIZONA LIF Wigwam, The, Litchfield Park LIF Scottsdale Plaza Resort, The, Scottsdale LIF Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, Tucson CALIFORNIA LIF Mosaic Hotel Beverly Hills, The, Beverly Hills LEG Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur LEG Farmhouse Inn, Forestville/Sonoma LEG/PRR Montage Healdsburg, Healdsburg L.V.X. La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla LEG/PRR Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach L.V.X. Surf & Sand Resort, Laguna Beach CON Alsace Hotel, Los Angeles LIF Hollywood Roosevelt, The, Los Angeles LIF Pacific Palms Resort, Los Angeles/City of Industry L.V.X. Fess Parker Wine Country Inn, Los Olivos LEG/PRR Carneros Resort and Spa, Napa L.V.X. Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach LEG/PRR Ojai Valley Inn, Ojai L.V.X. Clement Palo Alto, The, Palo Alto L.V.X. Casa Palmero™ at Pebble Beach®, Pebble Beach LEG Inn at Spanish Bay™, The, Pebble Beach LEG Lodge at Pebble Beach™, The, Pebble Beach L.V.X./PRR Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, Pismo Beach L.V.X. Pendry San Diego, San Diego L.V.X. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego LIF Hotel Nikko San Francisco, San Francisco L.V.X. Huntington Hotel, The, San Francisco CON Stanford Court San Francisco, San Francisco LEG/PRR Cavallo Point, San Francisco/Sausalito L.V.X. Hotel Californian, Santa Barbara LEG Hotel Casa del Mar, Santa Monica L.V.X. Huntley Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica LEG Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica LIF Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, Solvang L.V.X Pendry West Hollywood, West Hollywood COLORADO CON Woolley's Classic Suites, Aurora L.V.X. St Julien Hotel & Spa, Boulder LEG/PRR Broadmoor, The, Colorado Springs LIF Source Hotel, The, Denver LIF Ascent on Main, Parker CONNECTICUT LIF/PRR Water’s Edge Resort and Spa, Westbrook DELAWARE LIF HOTEL DU PONT, Wilmington DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CON ARC HOTEL Washington DC, Georgetown, Washington LEG Dupont Circle Hotel, The, Washington L.V.X. Riggs Washington DC, Washington LEG Watergate Hotel, The, Washington FLORIDA LIF Altair Hotel Bay Harbor, Miami, The, Bay Harbor Island LIF Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort, Daytona Beach
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LEG Encore Boston Harbor, Everett CON Beechwood Hotel, Worcester MICHIGAN LIF Atheneum Suite Hotel, Detroit MINNESOTA L.V.X. Saint Paul Hotel, The, St. Paul MONTANA LIF/PRR Montage Big Sky, Big Sky LIF Northern Hotel, Billings NEVADA CON Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas LIF Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Las Vegas LEG Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, Las Vegas LIF Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa Casino, Las Vegas/Henderson LIF Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, Reno L.V.X./PRR Edgewood Tahoe Resort, Stateline/Lake Tahoe NEW HAMPSHIRE LIF Grand at Bedford Village Inn, The, Bedford L.V.X. Hanover Inn Dartmouth, Hanover NEW JERSEY LIF Wave Resort, Long Branch NEW YORK LIF Inns of Aurora, Aurora L.V.X. Lake House on Canandaigua, The, Canandaigua L.V.X. Garden City Hotel, The, Garden City LEG Baccarat Hotel New York, New York LEG Dominick, The, New York CON Hotel Hayden, New York LIF Hotel Hendricks, New York LIF Kitano Hotel New York, The, New York CON Lombardy, The, New York LIF Maritime Hotel, The, New York LEG Mark, The, New York CON Michelangelo New York – Starhotels Collezione, The, New York LIF ModernHaus SoHo, New York LIF NoMo SoHo, New York CON Park Central Hotel New York, New York L.V.X. Park Lane New York, New York L.V.X. Pendry Manhattan West, New York LIF Redbury New York, The, New York CON Royalton Park Avenue, New York L.V.X. Sherry-Netherland, The, New York LIF Smyth Tribeca, New York LIF Saranac Waterfront Lodge, Saranac Lake OHIO LIF Summit Hotel, The, Cincinnati LIF Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center, The, Columbus PENNSYLVANIA L.V.X./PRR Nemacolin, Farmington CON Hotel Rock Lititz, Lititz RHODE ISLAND LIF Brenton Hotel, Newport SOUTH CAROLINA LEG Montage Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton PRR Montage Residences Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton LEG Hotel Bennett, Charleston, Charleston L.V.X. Inn & Club at Harbour Town, The, Hilton Head Island LEG Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, The, Kiawah Island TENNESSEE LIF Guest House at Graceland, The, Memphis L.V.X. Peabody Memphis, The, Memphis LIF River Inn of Harbor Town, Memphis LIF Bobby Hotel, Nashville LEG Hermitage Hotel, The, Nashville
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HOTEL MONTELEONE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, USA
Enjoy all of NOLA just steps from this revered hotel with timeless luxury guestrooms. Criollo Restaurant and the famous Carousel Bar & Lounge offer a taste of New Orleans dining and nightlife.
THE ALFOND INN, WINTER PARK, FLORIDA, USA
This boutique hotel satisfies guests seeking relaxation, as well as the needs of business travelers, with a beautiful conservatory, fitness center and elevated pool, and award-winning dining.
THE POST OAK HOTEL AT UPTOWN HOUSTON, TEXAS, USA
Boasting accommodations masterfully blended with designer fashion, signature dining, and sophisticated amenities, this 38-story stunner delivers unparalleled service to savvy business and leisure travelers.
HOTEL EMMA, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, USA
At this reimagined 19th-century brewhouse in the heart of Pearl District, world-class culinary experiences, a rooftop pool, and indelibly lovely accommodations make you feel both at home and entirely in another place.
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The lady of the lake LAKE COMO HAS LONG BEEN REGARDED THE MOST GLAMOROUS OF THE ITALIAN lakes. Como is a favorite destination of the rich and famous, who decamp here to enjoy la dolce vita, and it’s easy to see why. Surrounded by lush, tree-covered hills, the picturesque lake shores are peppered with charming hillside towns, sleepy fishing villages, exceptional hotels, and magical villas. Sister property of the iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Passalacqua, built in the 18th century by Count Andrea Lucini-Passalacqua as the grandest, most envied villa on the lake, has hosted historic leaders from Napoleon Bonaparte to Winston Churchill. This magnificent mansion has been meticulously restored, showcasing original features including a secret underground entrance, terraced gardens leading down to the lake, and private hideaways. The stately, ultra-luxury mansion retreat will open in June with 24 stylish and unique suites built in the estate’s centuries-old stables, a 200-year-old glasshouse filled with exotic plants from around the world, an open-air gym set in the olive groves, and a lakeside swimming pool. Guests can choose from activities including vintage boat trips from the private dock and a variety of wellness and culinary experiences in the manicured gardens, such as spa treatments, yoga sessions, farm-to-fork dining, and movies under the stars.
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PASSALACQUA LAKE COMO, ITALY With its prime position on the western shore of Lake Como, Passalacqua boasts stunning views of the water and is the perfect location for a secluded getaway, offering unrivaled privacy. Inside the villa, guests enjoy ornate reception rooms with antique wooden floors, frescoes by Milan-born neoclassical artist Andrea Appiani, decorated ceilings, and sumptuous guestrooms. Outside, the magic of this historic villa continues with beautifully interlinked gardens blooming with native flora, and four terraces covered in olives, fruits, and roses.
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